Spraying Windex on frame?

[fourpointzero]

Phosphoric acid is amazing at removing rust and preparing metal for paint. Acetone is also a great cleaner, but the acid really hits the rust.

I love the aesthetic of a super clean frame but it's just not possible here where I live in New Jersey. We have salted roads and snowy landscapes. Once I move down south to Georgia, keeping the frame super pristine clean might be probable but at that point I'll be using my TJ as a daily driver again. Currently I keep it stored in the winter since I'm up in the Northeast.

 

[mattyice2]

The Windex didn't take much off sadly. The Eastwood did though. Only the alcohol spray is left. I'll try to remember to post some pics after the paint job.

 

[mattyice2]

Before and after. This Eastwood stuff seems to work pretty good.

 

[97' 4 Popper]

I am a tad bit obsessed with clean frames, and other parts!

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If you don't mind me asking how did you address the inside of the frame? I can see quite a bit of scale on the inside through the breathing holes. My Tj frame is the same on the inside.

 

[zebra12]

If you don't mind me asking how did you address the inside of the frame? I can see quite a bit of scale on the inside through the breathing holes. My Tj frame is the same on the inside.

https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/how-to-clean-your-jeep-wrangler-tj-frame.3249/

 

[97' 4 Popper]

https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/how-to-clean-your-jeep-wrangler-tj-frame.3249/

My question was how he tackled that specific project, not how other people have done it. I'm aware of the various methods that can be used.

 

[Fouledplugs]

Let’s see the backside of those frame rails.

 

[TheBoogieman]

Before and after. This Eastwood stuff seems to work pretty good. View attachment 322963View attachment 322964

You really should have removed the rust with a wire wheel first.

 

[TheBoogieman]

My question was how he tackled that specific project, not how other people have done it.

Judging by the outside job, he didn't tackle the inside. My frame was spotless outside and I still got some rust chips from the inside, before coating it.

 

[someguysjeep]

You really should have removed the rust with a wire wheel first.

yep that's why i said to take it and at least go at it with a high pressure hose at the car wash. i never saw any mention of removing anything but enough oil to paint.

 

[Paul Land]

Windex is a ghetto choice. Do it exactly how the paint manufacturer says to do it.

If you can't find that info use water and a detergent of some kind followed by a solvent that doesn't leave a film and will cut grease, oil, and silicone. Your Eaestwood product is probably good and so would something like Prepsolv. In a pinch Ive used a lot of laquer thinner.

Prep-sol is basically Lacquer thinner

 

[97' 4 Popper]

Judging by the outside job, he didn't tackle the inside. My frame was spotless outside and I still got some rust chips from the inside, before coating it.

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With that much scale inside my frame I also have decided that there is no point in using a drill and chains, or attempting to paint or use fluid film. I have decided to just high pressure airblow and very limited washing on warm day. In my case cutting out sections of the frame sandblasting the inside and then patching the frame is the only permanent real solution