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    10/16/2023 6:15 PM  #1

    KeithP
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    White stuff on New radiator and heater hoses

    Just bought some new radiator and heater hoses. Some of the hoses have a white residue on them. Not sure what it is. I tried a couple products to get it all off with not much luck. Anybody know what to use to get that white residue off of the new hoses?

    1966, vert, 347 stroker, T5z, 4 wheel disc, pb, 3.70 LS 9", EPAS
     

    10/16/2023 6:21 PM  #2

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    Re: White stuff on New radiator and heater hoses

    For a start I’d try WD 40.

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    10/17/2023 5:19 AM  #3

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    Re: White stuff on New radiator and heater hoses

    I believe its some kind of mold release agent.  I've noticed the same thing on some of the hoses I've bought.  I tried dish soap and water, which removed most of it, but some of it is tacky and clearly not water soluble.  I then went with isopropyl alcohol, which did little to nothing.  I think it was either mineral spirits or Goof Off that finally worked. 

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    10/17/2023 8:34 AM  #4

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    Re: White stuff on New radiator and heater hoses

    Rudi wrote:

    For a start I’d try WD 40.

    WD-40 is what I used. 
     

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    10/17/2023 9:05 AM  #5

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    Re: White stuff on New radiator and heater hoses

    I use that stuff you spray on tires to make them look clean and black. Spray it on a rag and wipe on the hoses.  Makes even old hoses look new.

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    10/17/2023 9:34 AM  #6

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    Re: White stuff on New radiator and heater hoses

    I worked at Advance for a while when I was younger and I once asked that very same question.   I was told it was mold release agent.  I was told: Not all manufacturers use the same products and not all manufacturers wash their final products the same.  Get back to stocking!

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    10/17/2023 11:49 AM  #7

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    Re: White stuff on New radiator and heater hoses

    And speaking of WD-40, I use it as a cutting fluid on aluminum and brass...works great.  Butt (TS&T) I got tired of paying for aerosol cans.  HF, and others, I'm sure, sell it in gallon cans.  Cheaper and with a spray bottle, just as handy.

     

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    10/17/2023 12:10 PM  #8

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    Re: White stuff on New radiator and heater hoses



    Thanks for the input.
    You can see on the right side of the hose some of the white came off but not much.
    Mother's Back to Black Tire Cleaner - Didn't do much
    Adams Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating - Didn't do much.
    WD-40 - Removed some white but not all.
    Mineral Spirits - Removed some white but not all.
    Orange Goop - Used a tooth brush to scrub, worked pretty well but too much work
    Goof Off - Bought it in a spray can, this worked the best but still required a toothbrush on certain areas

    Last edited by KeithP (10/17/2023 12:11 PM)

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    10/17/2023 3:33 PM  #9

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    Re: White stuff on New radiator and heater hoses

    BRAKLEEN (I love this stuff!) might take it off-take it all off !!
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    10/19/2023 6:38 AM  #10

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    Re: White stuff on New radiator and heater hoses

    KeithP wrote:



    Thanks for the input.
    You can see on the right side of the hose some of the white came off but not much.
    Mother's Back to Black Tire Cleaner - Didn't do much
    Adams Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating - Didn't do much.
    WD-40 - Removed some white but not all.
    Mineral Spirits - Removed some white but not all.
    Orange Goop - Used a tooth brush to scrub, worked pretty well but too much work
    Goof Off - Bought it in a spray can, this worked the best but still required a toothbrush on certain areas

    I suggest soaking with WD-40, let it sit for a few minutes and use a brush. 
    Maybe try using a 'tire' cleaner if that doesn't work. 

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    10/19/2023 2:00 PM  #11

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    Re: White stuff on New radiator and heater hoses

    I wonder if it has silicone in it.  You could try TSP.  Its one of the only things I know that will break down silicone.  I think you're still going to have to bush it to get into the details.  Another thing which might work is white vinegar mixed 1-3 with hot water.  I use that to get grout haze off tile and a lot of the new grout has silicone additives in it. 

     

     

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