cleaning bolts

WOpp · May 14, 2012

Anyone cleaning bolts with Muriatic acid? What is a good way to do it?

Nebraska Cowman · May 14, 2012

I use the wire brush on a bench grinder.

caterpillar guy · May 14, 2012

I just drop them in the solvent with the other parts. Then Brush them with the wire brush as I finish washing them.

CNKS · May 14, 2012

They do not need HCl. Use parts cleaner (mineral spirits, etc) on the greasy ones then a bench grinder on all as NE Cowman says.

LMack · May 14, 2012

You will not like the results of cleaning bolts with acid. It tends to eat away at thin metal (the threads) and you end up with a bolt that will strip out. I suggest a bench brush. I clean lots of parts with acid, but I do not recommend cleaning bolts or nuts.

F-Dean · May 14, 2012

E-85 is a cheap cleaner to remove oil and Grease -- IF YOU DO NOT SMOKE!

SadFarmall · May 15, 2012

Muriatic / Hydrochloric Acid is NOT recommended for bolt cleaning. Use a degreaser of your choice. Clean thoroughly. If the thread looks OK, but needs a little more, use the correct die to chase the threads. I firmly believe there is no substitute for using the right tools for the right job. It saves financial and emotional heartache in the long run.
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NoNewParts · May 15, 2012

another vote for the wire wheel on a bench grinder
every bolt I take out of anything gets turned against the wheel
for a second. turns back in with fingers then

WOpp · May 15, 2012

Thanks for all the feedback everyone, Thanks WOpp

Eastsider · May 15, 2012

Yep...same here. Wire wheel on the bench grinder and a good pair of vise grips! Remember the face shield too!

Seeing Red · May 15, 2012

Go in the house and swipe your wife's crock pot(buy her a NEW one) and use Simple Green in that crock pot on "high". Does a GREAT job of home made "hot tank" cleaning

sflem849 · May 15, 2012

(quoted from post at 15:39:14 05/15/12) Go in the house and swipe your wife's crock pot(buy her a NEW one) and use Simple Green in that crock pot on "high". Does a GREAT job of home made "hot tank" cleaning

Goodwill might be a safer option. I have bought enamal roasters for parts cleaners there. :lol:

Royse · May 15, 2012

If they're rusty or I want them really clean to paint I throw them in a rock tumbler/polisher and let them tumble over night. It's like a low speed sandblaster.

GeneMO · May 15, 2012

I vote for the wire wheel also. Cleaned up about a zillion that way.

Gene

Ken Ind. · May 19, 2012

I have cleaned a TON of bolts with a wire wheel on the grinder. I personally would not use a chemical and take a chance of duing something wrong with the chem.

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