how to clean fd pedals?
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how to clean fd pedals?
Well, I ordered a set of aluminum pedal covers for my dead pedal and gas pedal from Sled Driver. They look great but I have now realized how dirty my stock brake and clutch pedals are. I tried cleaning them with Simple Green and a toothbrush, but I can't seem to get them clean. There's 10 years worth of grime worked into those things! Some of my friends recommended sandblasting them, but I would have to completely remove both pedals to do that. Is there an easier method, some cure-all cleaner that will clean these things up and restore their shine? Just wondering if anybody else has found a solution before I go buying every product in the cleaning aisle at Ace. Thanks
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Well, I guess they're okay, they're certainly cleaner than when I started. My brake pedal wasn't so bad, but the clutch is pretty engrained with dirt and grime. Most of the surface dirt came off, so the stuff that left is in the metal. I guess my question is are there any penetrating-type cleaners that are safe to use and have been used with success? Thanks
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Put some plastic or a towel on the floor, then use a fingernail brush and some Formula 409. Then some distilled water in a spray bottle to neutralize the 409 and a microfiber towel to dry and polish. Takes 5 minutes.
DO NOT USE SIMPLE GREEN!
DO NOT USE SIMPLE GREEN!
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If you want to bring out the metallic luster on the brake and clutch pedal, I suggest using a dremel with the wire brush attachment. This will shine them up a bit without polishing off the texture of the pedals. If you want them to really shine, you will need to get some sand paper and rub them down and then polish them up with higher grits. Should look nice, but a dremel is probably the best way to get in between the drill holes.
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Originally posted by large_x7
What's wrong with Simple Green? I do want them to look good, but they are just pedals.
What's wrong with Simple Green? I do want them to look good, but they are just pedals.
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