Mark100
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| posted on 1/10/15 at 09:07 PM |
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cleaningpowderfrom threads
ive had the dry build line up fine on the steering then sent bits off for powder coating
the problem comes when ive gone to put it all back together
the extensions are coated and now the rack carnt screw in to them far enoght
is there anyway of getting the powder out of the threads inside the extension
I know tap but buy the time the taps in its hittings the bottom
I carnt get the bottom half clean ??????????????????
is there a chemical I can por in to melt the powder ????????
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mark chandler
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| posted on 1/10/15 at 09:14 PM |
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Scrap bolt, cut some slots in the thread like a tap and use that to clean the threads up.
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Slimy38
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| posted on 1/10/15 at 09:27 PM |
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I was going to suggest a bottoming tap, but considering it's just to clean up the threads rather than cut them the cut bolt idea seems like the
best approach to me.
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Angel Acevedo
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| posted on 1/10/15 at 10:28 PM |
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Probably the dust is adhering to the part due to electrostatic forces.
Water and degreaser or spirits should do the trick.
HTH.
Beware of what you wish.. for it may come true....
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gremlin1234
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| posted on 1/10/15 at 11:29 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Slimy38
I was going to suggest a bottoming tap, but considering it's just to clean up the threads rather than cut them the cut bolt idea seems like the
best approach to me.
ditto
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CosKev3
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| posted on 2/10/15 at 07:13 AM |
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Pop some nitromors/paint stripper in there very carfully, then use the old bolt.
You can be thread cleaning kits from the likes of snap on,if you've got any m8's work in a garage they might have a set,like a tap but not
made for cutting new threads.
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blue2cv
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| posted on 2/10/15 at 07:35 AM |
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Just use the plug tap, ie the one with the fullest amount teeth on it, it will on take out what isnt supposed to be there
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cloudy
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| posted on 2/10/15 at 11:39 AM |
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Fill with acetone or nail polish remover? That should soften up the powder coat...
www.warnercars.com
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nilocp
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 posted on 20/7/16 at 08:56 PM |
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Next time, leave some old bolts in the inserts!
It is much quicker to remove them, than re-tapping!
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gremlin1234
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| posted on 20/7/16 at 09:21 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nilocp
Next time, leave some old bolts in the inserts!
It is much quicker to remove them, than re-tapping!
nope, that tears the powdercoat as you remove them.
silicon plugs could be used.
[Edited on 20/7/16 by gremlin1234]
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coyoteboy
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| posted on 21/7/16 at 07:18 AM |
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Next time use a decent powder coat firm who mask the holes!
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CosKev3
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| posted on 21/7/16 at 08:36 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by gremlin1234
quote:
Originally posted by nilocp
Next time, leave some old bolts in the inserts!
It is much quicker to remove them, than re-tapping!
nope, that tears the powdercoat as you remove them.
silicon plugs could be used.
[Edited on 20/7/16 by gremlin1234]
Bolts are fine as log you remove them before the coating goes hard/cools 
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coyoteboy
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| posted on 21/7/16 at 04:22 PM |
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Zee proper way
https://powderproshop.com/products/182-piece-powder-coating-paint-masking-kit-high-temp-silicone-plugs-caps-tape
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