dirty MHG

[loki2043]

im getting ready to put in my new titan MHG but its got finger prints all over it. i got it this way. what can i use to get rid of the prints.. is it bad for sealing up?

 

[xXxICExXx]

err umm are they really dirty prints? gritty?I dont see why they would be if you are torquing your gasket down so tight, but i may be wrong. I say the cleaner it is though, the better seal.

 

[loki2043]

not dirty prints... but you can see them... clean prints... just prints!! lol. i was reading somewhere about how it has a sticky surface that needs to be CLEAN for it to seal all the way... just trying to get some input

 

[Jaguar_5]

hmm, see if just a dry shop towel can wipe it up, something lint-free.

Be careful using any cleaners as some (probably most) will break down the coating that seals it.

Maybe some water and dish soap? Just a guess, seems safe

 

[Mr.PFloyd]

hmm, see if just a dry shop towel can wipe it up, something lint-free.

Be careful using any cleaners as some (probably most) will break down the coating that seals it.

Maybe some water and dish soap? Just a guess, seems safe

DONT USE DISH SOAP!
it has a tendancy to remove just about everything from metal, including sealing surfaces and even paint.

 

[EdgeSupra]

Yeah, get a nice clean micro-fiber rag and lightly wipe the thing. As long as there are no large particles you should be ok.

 

[loki2043]

sounds like a plan.

 

[kylefoto]

I think it was your sticky fingers that got all over that.

 

[kylefoto]

tony:

:biglaugh:

 

[loki2043]

lolwtfbbq!!! thats the first thing that came off so far it will NOT be going back in!! some new pipes will be though. and maybe even a FFIM if the funds allow so!

 

[kylefoto]

lolwtfbbq!!! thats the first thing that came off so far it will NOT be going back in!! some new pipes will be though. and maybe even a FFIM if the funds allow so!

THANK GOOOODDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
it actually made some things on my car okay.

 

[upgradedsupra]

I say bring the HG to a lab and see exactly who owns the prints in case of something happening. :biglaugh:

Give it a quick wipe down is all.

Duane

 

[Jaguar_5]

Been watching a bit much CSI Duane? :biglaugh:

 

[kylefoto]

I say bring the HG to a lab and see exactly who owns the prints in case of something happening. :biglaugh:

Give it a quick wipe down is all.

Duane

stop reading the forums and go get your car started yo!

 

[themadhatter]

just use brake cleaner thats what i did and i did have any problems

 

[Jaguar_5]

Thats what you use when you're cleaning off the old sealant on a used HG, when you're getting ready to use brake quiet, or some other sealant

 

[xXxICExXx]

I hear if you rub it down with diesel a bit then put a torch over it immediately afterwards, distributing it around evenly, it makes a real nice seal. :icon_bigg
Try it, I hear it works.

 

[jdub]

just use brake cleaner thats what i did and i did have any problems

I hear if you rub it down with diesel a bit then put a torch over it immediately afterwards, distributing it around evenly, it makes a real nice seal. :icon_bigg
Try it, I hear it works.

I really hope both you guys are kidding...that will destroy the viton on a new MHG :icon_eek: