04/04/2007
This came up on another forum. Sounds interesting.
http://my.is/forums/go-fast-stuff/188702-best-method-4-cleaning-any-cotton-gauze-type-filters-ever.html
Ron Porter
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+1
Thanks Ron :-)
I'll be trying it soon enough.
Eric Lehmann
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Gotta try that.
k mier
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Wonder if it would work good on foam filters too? I have the stock airbox back in my Opal Frost with a very very filthy AMSoil dual layer foam filter in there. Course my car can barely move under it's own power so cleaning the filter shouldn't be too high on the list.
Bruce J. Malachuk
03 Redfire Mazda 6s - 17k
94 Opal Frost Taurus SHO -126k
96 Toreador Red Taurus SHO - 68k
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If it's an oiled foam filter, gas works just fine. That's what I've used for years on mx bikes, although over time it will deteriorate the glue used in the seems. Initial cleaning with gas, then wash thoroughly with warm water and dish washing soap, rinse, let dry, re-oil, squeeze out excess.
k mier
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Yeah the deterioration from gasoline was something I was concerned about. Well on the glue anyway. I already have the corners lifting up a little from the glue letting go, but that should be an easy fix once I get it clean. I have a lawnmower, chainsaw, and little 550watt generator that I have used gas in a coffee can to clean, but they were of the 1 type of foam variety. Course if I move ahead with the turbo plans I'll need a new cone filter anyway.
I was originally gonna clean with dish soap, but reading about the Oxyclean and soda made me think that it shouldn't have any negative effects on a foam filter. IF it can survive gasoline, it should be able to survive oxyclean, club soda, and water. Think I need to order up a bottle of the treatment oil, maybe a clean air filter will motivate me to do the clutch in my car.
Bruce J. Malachuk
03 Redfire Mazda 6s - 17k
94 Opal Frost Taurus SHO -126k
96 Toreador Red Taurus SHO - 68k
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If the treatment oil you are referring to is for the foam filter try any motorcycle shop, they should have a wide variety of foam filter oil in many price ranges. There are differences in the way they pour, how long they take to tac, and the set they take once dry. Also, some will clean out with gas, some with soap n water. They will also have cleaners designed especially for foam filters that should be glue safe.
k mier