I have a couple of older vacs that I need to clean. I have used hf on stainless before, but the streaking and etching is not acceptable. I had a product called clean stone, kleenzstone, kleanstone??? that worked great on stainless, but I cannot find it or remember where it got it. Anyone know anything about it? Other products or suggestions are also welcome. Thanks, Mitch
Cleaning Stainless
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MikeV
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I just cleaned my stainless automatic, used nu-wall, kleen wall...whatever. Spray it on and hp wash it off, but don't let it dwell on there for more than a few seconds. That's what causes the etching.
MEP001
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I use Klean Wall for the bay walls, and it cleans the stainless wand holders, mat clamps, etc. like new. Yes, it will stain if you let it dry, but it's an "apply and rinse off" cleaner that works well. You won't need or want to use it straight. Kleen-Rite carries it.
Bubbles Galore
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Would muriatic acid work in a similar fashion?
Waxman
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I know oxalic acid is a safer acid than HF.
It's what I use to clean boat hulls and it does work on metal.
It's what I use to clean boat hulls and it does work on metal.
MEP001
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It will if you're really careful, but it must be completely neutralized or it will cause the stainless steel to "rust." I wouldn't recommend it.Bubbles Galore said:
It won't clean heavy build-up off a vacuum that gets overspray from bays.blurdgman said:
JustClean
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Would Klean Wall be okay for galvanized steel and aluminum? Have you had problems with corrosion?
MEP001
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Klean Wall is ideal for aluminum, but I don't know about galvanized. I doubt it would just strip it right off like muriatic acid does, but I don't think it will clean it without changing its appearance. I'll try to remember to test some with a galvanized bolt tomorrow and see what it does.
As far as corrosion, it will make steel rust.
As far as corrosion, it will make steel rust.
The product I was looking for is Klenztone 1 at www.klenztone.com. I will let you all know how it goes, but it has been great in the past. I will find out monday how expensive it is. Nu wall does wonders for aluminum, I do not know about galvanized, and it will streak the crap out of stainless if you have heavy stain and must keep applying it over and over. Thanks to Bob for the link.
JustClean
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Hi MEP001
Did you find time to see if this Klean-Wall is okay for galvanized steel? Would be really good to know. Thanks a lot. Cheers Justclean.
Twodose
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Klean Wall youtube video. About 1/3 way through it shows cleaning of SS.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_Zj92I6eyE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_Zj92I6eyE
