How do you clean silicone hoses?

Hank Scorpio · 10-13-2002, 08:59 PM

Not the hollywood type, the silicone hoses that are on turbo intercooler piping?

Getting close to getting mine ready for the new motor, and I finished bead-blasting everything today, but I'm curious how to clean the hoses. Soap and water? I'm guessing using carb cleaner on them would be far from the best thing for them.

Doug

10-14-2002, 01:01 PM

Dawn Dish Soap. Super gentle and effective enough at removing oil that they used it to clean up the wildlife after the Exxon Valdez spill. I don't know what else will work but I know that will. I use it all the time when the parts are off my car and I can use lots and lots of water. Good stuff. I also wash myself with it. I have a bottle under the kitchen sink, a small one at the bathroom sink and one in the shower for those times when I come back into the house and I've got nasty stuff from my fingertips to my armpits.

Hank Scorpio · 10-14-2002, 06:49 PM

Hmm, dawn eh? Makes sense. I use that to wash cars as well!

Didn't know that about the exxon spill, thats cool info!

10-13-2002, 08:59 PM	#1
Hank Scorpio Chubfest 2009 Survivor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: deafing the neighbors, one day at a time.	How do you clean silicone hoses? Not the hollywood type, the silicone hoses that are on turbo intercooler piping? Getting close to getting mine ready for the new motor, and I finished bead-blasting everything today, but I'm curious how to clean the hoses. Soap and water? I'm guessing using carb cleaner on them would be far from the best thing for them. Doug __________________ Will trade guitars/guitar parts for go fast goodies or stuff I need. Just PM. www.kauerguitars.com the second best way to upset neighbors and alienate people. History: Car 1 \| Car 2 \| Car 3

10-14-2002, 01:01 PM	#2
imported_Familyman Guest	Dawn Dish soap Dawn Dish Soap. Super gentle and effective enough at removing oil that they used it to clean up the wildlife after the Exxon Valdez spill. I don't know what else will work but I know that will. I use it all the time when the parts are off my car and I can use lots and lots of water. Good stuff. I also wash myself with it. I have a bottle under the kitchen sink, a small one at the bathroom sink and one in the shower for those times when I come back into the house and I've got nasty stuff from my fingertips to my armpits.

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10-14-2002, 06:49 PM	#3
Hank Scorpio Chubfest 2009 Survivor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: deafing the neighbors, one day at a time.	Hmm, dawn eh? Makes sense. I use that to wash cars as well! Didn't know that about the exxon spill, thats cool info!