[TR] Cleaning Cardboard Radiator Duct

Joe Burlein supertr6 at earthlink.net
Thu Oct 15 05:35:40 MDT 2009


The ducts were painted?  I thought (like the TR6) they would be left 
natural.

Joe

P Caffrey wrote:
> List,
> I just purchased and received a TR4A shroud/duct for the radiator, used
> of course.  The duct is in fairly good shape for something that's been around
> for over 40 years.  There is noticeable rust on the rivets, and it's dirty
> with black soot-like material that comes off on the hands while handling.  How
> do I clean this duct to prepare it for painting?  I googled "cleaning
> cardboard" and found a link for cleaning cardboard game board boxes.  The
> suggestion was to immerse the box in a tub of lukewarm water and then let dry,
> thoroughly.  I don't think I want to do this with the duct.
> Thanks for any
> suggestions,
> Pat
> TR4A '67
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