how to clean a cam ?s

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Aug 9, 2007 | 10:57 AM

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how to clean a cam ?s

My new cam has a small amount of surface rust and I mean small amount. how do i get that off without messing up the cam?

Aug 9, 2007 | 11:04 AM

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Just a guess, but maybe brake cleaner and a toothbrush?

Aug 9, 2007 | 11:20 AM

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I dont really know. I didnt wanna do anything abrasive unless I was positive it would be ok like steel wool or anything. Maybe just some lacquer or like you say some brake cleaner

Aug 9, 2007 | 11:39 AM

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I always use a fine scotchbrite pad (white) and some carb cleaner.

Aug 9, 2007 | 11:51 AM

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Use WD40 and a fine scotchbrite pad. Cleans up nicely and will not harm the cam. I recently did this on my last cam swap. Works great!

Aug 9, 2007 | 01:17 PM

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white scotchbrite? I have never seen that

Aug 9, 2007 | 01:50 PM

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go to a hardware store, or a auto parts store that sells paint.

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Aug 12, 2007 | 02:12 PM

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Thanks guys! I will be doing this tomorrow night

Aug 12, 2007 | 02:27 PM

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Just in case you get there and dont really know, white scotch brite is finer then gray and red scotch brite. I use white scotchh brite to fine polish anything from metal to acrylic countertops.....

Aug 12, 2007 | 06:15 PM

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Just clean it good afterwards, the Scotchbrite will leave small pieces behind when you use it. Give it a good flush with brake cleaner including the hole down the center if there is one then coat with oil.

Aug 13, 2007 | 12:31 AM

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I wonder if never dull would work?..

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