Cleaning Mechanical Mods

[BhavZ]

Hey fellow Modders

I was wondering if maybe the more experienced modders on the forum would be able to shed some light on the best way to clean mech mods.

Looking at the more economical way, with step by guide on how to clean a mech mod. If you could list what the preferred materials and products to be use when cleaning mech mods etc.

Thanks,
B

 

[johan]

I won't say I'm an experienced modder, but rather an experienced cleaner . Most mechanical devices are made of Stainless Steel. Dismantle everything. If it's extremely dirty a soak and wash with warm water & Sunlight liquid. I prefer soaking in luke warm distilled water mixed with Isopropyl Alcohol (ratio 70:30) [this I normally do in ultra-sonic bath, but not really necessary]. Thorough rinse with distilled water and dry properly All threads, switch and firing pin cleaned with Contact Cleaner before assembly.

 

[BhavZ]

I won't say I'm an experienced modder, but rather an experienced cleaner . Most mechanical devices are made of Stainless Steel. Dismantle everything. If it's extremely dirty a soak and wash with warm water & Sunlight liquid. I prefer soaking in luke warm distilled water mixed with Isopropyl Alcohol (ratio 70:30) [this I normally do in ultra-sonic bath, but not really necessary]. Thorough rinse with distilled water and dry properly All threads, switch and firing pin cleaned with Contact Cleaner before assembly.

Thanks @johan

When doing the soapy water clean, should one dismantle the switch and firing pin and throw it in the soapy water as well? Or should one let it soak in some contact cleaner?

 

[johan]

Thanks @johan

When doing the soapy water clean, should one dismantle the switch and firing pin and throw it in the soapy water as well? Or should one let it soak in some contact cleaner?

I prefer to fully dismantle the switch as well, unbelievable how much muck accumulates in the switch mechanism. Easier to clean with toothbrush (I might be a bit anal, but rather do it properly or don't do it at all).

 

[BhavZ]

I prefer to fully dismantle the switch as well, unbelievable how much muck accumulates in the switch mechanism. Easier to clean with toothbrush (I might be a bit anal, but rather do it properly or don't do it at all).

Thanks, will do that shortly

 

[johan]

Thanks @johan

When doing the soapy water clean, should one dismantle the switch and firing pin and throw it in the soapy water as well? Or should one let it soak in some contact cleaner?

Don't soak in contact cleaner - a spray and wipe with contact cleaner after being dried just before assembly is good.

 

[thekeeperza]

@johan can I get contact cleaner at the local hardware or a Builders Warehouse?

 

[Alex]

I use carb cleaner, for a really deep clean.

 

[johan]

@johan can I get contact cleaner at the local hardware or a Builders Warehouse?

I don't know, but its worth a try - best bet; Electrical- or Electronic shops and Midas

 

[thekeeperza]

I don't know, but its worth a try

Otherwise Mantech will see me again

 

[Gazzacpt]

I think I got my last can of switch cleaner from Zakspeed.

 

[johan]

I think I got my last can of switch cleaner from Zakspeed.

Didn't know they still exist?

 

[Gazzacpt]

Didn't know they still exist?

Yup they are had to get cheap speakers for a project so got some other goodies and my account was still active 4 years after I closed my company

 

[BhavZ]

Just gave the nemesis a good clean.. through everything into a soapy bath and let it soak for 15mins. Then gave everything a good rinse and dry, sprayed contact cleaner on the firing pin, the pin in the switch and the brass part with threads that the switch uses to fasten itself to the battery tube. Took a toothbrush and scrubbed all the parts that I sprayed with contact cleaner and wiped it down.

The neme is now firing like a beast. Did the magnet conversion from 2 bottom and 1 top to 1 bottom and 1 top, firing is a lot smoother and the switch is a lot lighter, only downside is that I can't stand the neme up unlocked even with just an IGO-L on it but who cares, will just lock it every time I put it down and it hits like a beast.

Thank you @johan for the guidance, helped a great deal.

P.S. I got a can of Kontakt 65 Contact Cleaner from Communica here in the Cape for less than R100.

 

[Hein510]

I've never cleaned my Nemi, always just polished it up with a cloth, will disassemble and let it soak tomorrow and give it a good clean

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[Hein510]

How long should I let the battery soak?

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[Hein510]

.......................Just kidding!

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[devdev]

@johan you do US Bath and tooth brush?!?

I find soapy water and US Bath are enough to get anything out

 

[Xhale]

First, I try get rid of all rubber/oring/delring bits...turny out ones and pushy out ones.

for dirty mods, I use a can of brake and clutch cleaner. Shifts any dirt....spray some onto a cloth then wipe the mod everywhere I can, with maybe some direct spraying for hard to reach places.

Rinse off with water, dry and brasso/cape cod.

I use the brake/clutch cleaner because it is the cheapest I could find here. If I just start with brasso then it takes ten times longer and the cloth gets very black. Thats dirt that the brake and clutch cleaner seems to shift nicely.

If I'm particularly happy and in a good mood, I have a rod that I added a 510 thread to, which fits in the lathe. Screw the mod on tight, set lathe to slow, and use a scotch brite pad to give it a bit of a brushing.

 

[johan]

@johan you do US Bath and tooth brush?!?

I find soapy water and US Bath are enough to get anything out

I'm anal Dev - if you compare under microscope there is a difference, but rightly so irrelevant.

 

[Alex]

First, I try get rid of all rubber/oring/delring bits...turny out ones and pushy out ones.

for dirty mods, I use a can of brake and clutch cleaner. Shifts any dirt....spray some onto a cloth then wipe the mod everywhere I can, with maybe some direct spraying for hard to reach places.

Rinse off with water, dry and brasso/cape cod.

I use the brake/clutch cleaner because it is the cheapest I could find here. If I just start with brasso then it takes ten times longer and the cloth gets very black. Thats dirt that the brake and clutch cleaner seems to shift nicely.

If I'm particularly happy and in a good mood, I have a rod that I added a 510 thread to, which fits in the lathe. Screw the mod on tight, set lathe to slow, and use a scotch brite pad to give it a bit of a brushing.

I use some liquid carb cleaner on a cotton ball, and work it around all the threads on my nemesis and hammer mods, seems to work really well to clean any dried up juice. As for the brasso I'm going for that natural brass patina look.????

 

[Riaz]

great, now i have a task to complete this weekend

ive never cleaned my nemi since i got it (only a few months)

can one use brake cleaner to spray onto the contact points?

 

[johan]

great, now i have a task to complete this weekend

ive never cleaned my nemi since i got it (only a few months)

can one use brake cleaner to spray onto the contact points?

Yes you can use brake cleaner, just wipe off before assembly. Do yourself a favour; note your vape experience before and after the clean, you will not believe how big a difference cleaning makes.

 

[Reinvanhardt]

My mod gets a sunlight liquid toothbrush scrub about twice a week. I tried some Prepsol a few days back, but I think I used too much as it left some stains on my stainless steel Kayfun. Will definitely get some contact cleaner. Tlc goes a long way towards obtaining a great vape

 

[Riaz]

Yes you can use brake cleaner, just wipe off before assembly. Do yourself a favour; note your vape experience before and after the clean, you will not believe how big a difference cleaning makes.

so you saying that just cleaning it will make it vape better?

so i need to clean every last portion of it or will just the contact points suffice?