Comments on: Removing Oxidized Greenish Stuff From Trucks

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 04:14:03 +0000

In reply to Ralph Furth. ahhh i wondered about vinegar thanks

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 04:13:17 +0000

In reply to John Lightfoot. John clever idea would never have thought of that

By: Christopher E Leseberg

Christopher E Leseberg — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 13:05:06 +0000

Use tea with distilled water. doesn’t leave any residue when doing the clean up after soaking

By: Ralph Furth

Ralph Furth — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 13:04:50 +0000

Hi Jeremy:

Oxidation can be easily removed with vinegar, salt and flour. Rub with a cloth rag. You can also use baking soda and water and then brush it off with a wire brush if the first idea doesn’t work for you.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 09:55:25 +0000

Hi,Jeremy. I like the household cleaner”CLR” but make sure you follow directions on the container especially regarding removing the solution after it has done the job.

By: phil johnson

phil johnson — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 05:33:12 +0000

this is oxidation and usually from brass. I like to use either a Bright Boy or wire wheel cleaner.

By: John Lightfoot

John Lightfoot — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 03:10:32 +0000

Hi this greenish stuff is verdigris the same as on a battery terminal.
The easiest and safest way to remove it without damaging anything is very easy.
Use tea yep plain old tea as it is an alkaline and it will neturalise the acid that has caused the verdigris.
make a cup or bigger if needed of hot tea two or three bags is a good idea and immerse the item into it.
A lot of it should dissapear almost immediately and if it doesnt use a toothbrush to give it a scrub.
Dont forget to dry in the sun and lubricate the bearings.
I hope this helps.