If it is the same alkali dust that some of have experienced in the Black
Rock Desert, spray it with a mixture of 1/2 water and 1/2 vinegar. This
will cut the alkali base and you can then rinse it with straight water after
that. I usually fill a garden pump sprayer with this stuff and wash all my
toys when I get back to reality.
Dan, how was it this year?
Joe Kinstle
'68 2L
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From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Daniel Neuman
Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 3:48 PM
To: 'Michael Knorr'; datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: Salt Cleaning Question
Hi Michael,
The Bonneville Salt Flats are the same surface (I believe) as the
Black Rock Desert where Burning Man is held every year. That super fine
sifted flour alkali salt dust gets absolutely everywhere. A fine coating of
that on bare metal plus water equals instant rust. Not sure how long you
were out there but I would also check inside your doors, inside your trunk
(way up on the sides) and even under the dash.
A strong shop vac with a clean filter will get most of the dust off the
interior bits but not all of it. On the bicycles we bring up we have to
hose them off and scrub them pretty well with soap and water 2-3 times
before we get it all.
For the undercarriage you are probably going to have to get it steam
cleaned. I don't know how else to get it all off. Put it up on a rack and
get it steam cleaned is the only thing I can think off.
This is of course why we don't bring anything near a nice vehicle up
to the desert. Bessie our 33yr old 3/4 ton Chevy farm truck and Steve our
Mutant Vehicle were made for that environment, not delicate roadsters.
Hope this helps,
Daniel Neuman
Oakland CA
69 2000 running someday I hope.
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