What's your favorite solvent for cleaning carbon?

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Re: What's your favorite solvent for cleaning carbon?

06 Dec 2021 12:33
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Over the years what I have used to remove carbon from piston domes is Strypeeze paint stripper, fine stainless steel brushes, and lots of elbow grease. 
 
I don't like to harm the shiny finish on the domes if I can avoid it. Also works removing carbon from combustion chambers too!!!
 


 

 
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Re: What's your favorite solvent for cleaning carbon?

06 Dec 2021 16:17
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Be sure to clean any carbon in the ring lands.  

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