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    Cleaning gummed up copper wire in bulk?

    If you have a bunch of wire with a lot of gummy stuff on it, what would be the best way to take it off? This is not very much, and not thick at all. I was thinking of soaking it in vinegar overnight since I have gallons of that.



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    Someone recommended using toilet bowl cleaner. Works great but wear rubber gloves and don't get any on your hands. Rinse the wire well.
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    vinigar works well depending on what the gunk is.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ryanw View Post
    If you have a bunch of wire with a lot of gummy stuff on it, what would be the best way to take it off? This is not very much, and not thick at all. I was thinking of soaking it in vinegar overnight since I have gallons of that.
    Why bother if its scrap

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    If the gummy stuff is tar like, then paint thinner works well.
    If it wasn't for the $ in $crap, it would just be.....

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    If its like tape gum, use WD-40. Then rinse with Windex or something like it.

    But, I agree. Why clean it. Unless you are going for Bare Bright, just not worth the time or supplies.


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