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2 hours ago, hedotwo said:

I have had luck with my ultrasonic cleaner to get stuff in the nooks and crannies if I position the part in the center of the fluid (where the cleaning action/bubbles are strongest), but even then it takes a number of cycles to do it.

Care to share some details about your cleaner?

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43 minutes ago, Miatatom said:

Care to share some details about your cleaner?

I got it from Amazon a couple of years ago and I think it was around $70.  I use it for stubborn stuff because it really does work, at least in my experience.  I don't use the heater function because it seems to heat up a bit on it's own.  I use any Super Clean I have laying around that's been used alot prior as I think it's more the ultrasonic than the fluid that does the work maybe.  I use the 480 sec cycle as many times as it takes.  Couple things I've found is that it WILL start to etch into the plastic if you cycle it too many times and not reposition the item in the basket.  The center of the tank is where the majority of the cleaning happens from what I see.  I'll take my time securing the item (usually chassis or interiors) to the basket so that it stays in the center.  I have a few homemade things I use for that.  Take real care if you do bodies so you don't risk etching the surface (don't ask me how I know).  You're fine if after each 480 sec cycle you reposition and start again.  Kind of putzy, but it works.  The basket has handles but the plastic that holds them deteriorated and broke off.  I use them sometimes to "cage" the item to the center of the tank.  Last thing is that I don't keep the used Super Clean in the stainless tank but pour it into a separate container to keep for the next time, and then wipe the tank out.  I'm sure the Super Clean will eventually harm the SS.

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