[kyle]

I'm finally ready to actually get to work on my project 86. The interior of the thing is covered in dried oils, and just lots of other 'gunk'. Whats a good substance to use to get rid of it? I'm planning on just removing the seats and scrubbing away. Maybe something like paint thinner or acetone? Any other suggestions. I think after its cleaned up, I'm going to get some of that Herculiner stuff and cover the floor.

 

[taco23]

Try Simple Green or if that stuff don't work you can try some of that orange engine cleaner stuff.

 

[TacoTaco]

In the Navy we used to use this stuff called PD680. This crap would take the crome off a trailer hitch. I dont know what it was made of, but it was good. We later had to stop using it because of environmental reasons though, so I dont know if its still availible.

 

[Oily]

.....would take the crome off a trailer hitch.

I know her.
I would progresively wire brush and rinse first. Save the expense treatment for the real "grime" which is adheard to the body.
You might try Dawn dishwashing soap and a scrub brush. Rent a steam cleaner. It shouldnt take miracle stuff.

How did it get in there ? Whatever it is will give you a clue as to what to use.

 

[bb609]

If you have a restaurant supply place anywhere nearby, most carry a generic degreaser that is stronger than any I have ever used.

 

[97TacoDude]

go to www.grainger.com and check out part number 1D265

 

[2004ej]

Ovencleaner works good but eats paint if you leave it on to long, plus its not good for plastic or rubber parts. If you leave it on for only a short amount of time it cuts through all kinds of junk.

 

[kyle]

Thanks for all the replies. The interior is going to be gutted, so I'm not worried about saving rubber pieces or any paint. I will not be keeping any of the stock interior. I am just worried about having a clean surface to apply the herculiner stuff. Thanks again for all the replies, I'll look into each one.

 

[atwinda]

Thanks for all the replies. The interior is going to be gutted, so I'm not worried about saving rubber pieces or any paint. I will not be keeping any of the stock interior. I am just worried about having a clean surface to apply the herculiner stuff. Thanks again for all the replies, I'll look into each one.

In the quest to find a remover I came across this stuff at our local hardware store called kuctik or something like that.. it eats anything...

But if you are just cleaning out the interior just get a wirewheel on a grinder and have at.