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Title: Re: Jensen Boiler exterior cleaning?
Post by: Nick on January 29, 2024, 04:51:34 pm

Maas metal polish from Walmart/Ace hardware or Simichrome from Harley shops. If really stubborn, use some 0000 steel wool with the polish

Title: Jensen Boiler exterior cleaning?
Post by: Steamburns on January 29, 2024, 11:44:00 am

Hey Guys,


Wondering if anyone knows the best tools and substances to use to clean up a dirty exterior of a  boiler for any nickel plated jensen boiler.     The fuel fired engines tend to get soot and tar built up on the bottoms and sides especially if using Ethyl alcohol or esbit tabs.   It is EXTREMELY difficult to clean with just a rough sponge and soap.   I have managed to do it but it takes probably an hour of scrubbing non stop to get it clean.

I tried Vinegar but that will actually eat at the Nickel polish.  Will nail polish remover work?  Will it damage it?    Anyone know the best substance to clean the outside of these boilers?  I will not use a wire brush as it will sratch and serrade the exterior.