No threads on cleaning TR Kings?

BigBrando · #1 (**permalink**) 11-17-2007, 10:55 AM

After reading this scary thread, I did a search to see how one should clean TR Kings. Surprisingly, I didn't find anything!

Has anyone cleaned their TR Kings and would like to share their experiences and techniques? I know I'd appreciate it! Thanks.

BigBrando · #2 (**permalink**) 01-05-2008, 12:29 AM

- BUMP -

Anyone?...

TenPercenter · #3 (**permalink**) 01-05-2008, 12:35 AM

I wouldn't think cleaning TRK would be any different than similar clays. I always thought that they had some sort of thin clear-coat on them,. but maybe they just cleaned them well before shipping. Otherwise I'd consider them the same.

From what I remember... they behaved similar to Paulson, ASM, and BCC in the oven...

BigBrando · #4 (**permalink**) 01-05-2008, 12:39 AM

Thanks for the post. I guess I wasn't sure if using OxyClean was advisable based on how it reacted to ASM's.

asam2006 · #5 (**permalink**) 01-05-2008, 08:09 AM

I soak all my dirty chips in 1:4 Pipesheild/H20 mixture. If you're worrried let them soak for an hour and towel them off. With most of chips I let them soak over night. Its never damaged any of my chips and really works great. You can get pipesheid thru Roto Rooter.

Vince · #6 (**permalink**) 01-05-2008, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TenPercenter

I wouldn't think cleaning TRK would be any different than similar clays.

Clays react very different to oxi cleaners. read my post in that thread brando linked.
Paulson: works great
ASM: The chips almost melted away
TRKing: ?

You either try one chip first or you go for the soft way with soap and a toothbrush.

JoseRijo · #7 (**permalink**) 01-05-2008, 08:32 AM

Just how dirty are the chips? Are they Labeled or hot-stamped?

I'm a big fan of laundry detergent myself. I gave some old TR King hot-stamps
a bath with no issues. Just don't let them soak too long.

TenPercenter · #8 (**permalink**) 01-05-2008, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vince

Clays react very different to oxi cleaners. read my post in that thread brando linked.
Paulson: works great
ASM: The chips almost melted away
TRKing: ?

You either try one chip first or you go for the soft way with soap and a toothbrush.

Ahh.. gotcha. Odd... and scary. I'm glad we have this forum to learn from the pioneers. (Sorry Vince).

Vince · #9 (**permalink**) 01-05-2008, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TenPercenter

I'm glad we have this forum to learn from the pioneers. (Sorry Vince).

Oh baby, so am I!

EasilyFound · #10 (**permalink**) 01-05-2008, 09:30 AM

I have cleaned my TR King hot stamps. I used a little bit of dish soap in water, dipped a tooth brush into the soapy water, brushed clean the chip, wiped it clean with a paper towel, and set them out to dry. I didn't soak them and wiped them dry very quickly. Chips came out clean and undamaged.