RDA Generally accepted cleaning methods?

[V666]

Hey all.

Been having some rust issues with an rda (Hellboy clone) I think it might be down to my cleaning method, usually I just go with some hot soapy water and a damn good rinsing afterwards, what methods are you guys using? And how the heck do you clean up a mech mod?

 

[Frenchfry1942]

Many use vodka and then a good rinse. But, your being in London means that condensation/rust is near continuous.

I forgot to say that different metals are acceptable to rusting faster than others.

 

[WillyZee]

Vodka

 

[Dextrose]

Hello V666 for my rda's i usaly just use warm soapy water, for my mech mods Copper/Brass i will cover it in ketchup leave for about 15/20 min rince and polish with a soft cloth, works like a charm.

 

[93gc40]

well if its rusting I would get a different RDA.. Stainless shouldn't rust. Even in London.

 

[Gothicmace59]

Hey all.

Been having some rust issues with an RDA (Hellboy clone) I think it might be down to my cleaning method, usually I just go with some hot soapy water and a damn good rinsing afterwards, what methods are you guys using? And how the heck do you clean up a mech mod?

I also use the same method you do sounds like your mid us plated as opposed to being sold stainless

 

[Mikedin]

For the attys themselves I use isopropyl alchohol let soak for 5 minutes then soap and hot water for my mechs I use the same method as above for my stainless mods and for copper or brass (and stainless if I feel like it) I use never dull but ketchup works great too!

 

[WharfRat1976]

Warms soapy water and a toothbrush work great.

 

[V666]

Warms soapy water and a toothbrush work great.

I've got a feeling it was my lack of a scrubbing implement and improper drying technique that lead to the rust on the screws, back to the sink!

 

[V666]

For the attys themselves I use isopropyl alchohol let soak for 5 minutes then soap and hot water for my mechs I use the same method as above for my stainless mods and for copper or brass (and stainless if I feel like it) I use never dull but ketchup works great too!

My Excalibur is copper and black... Should I slap some ketchup in that too

 

[Mike 586]

What's happening here isn't the screws rusting because they're cheap, they're rusting because the tools used on them caused contamination and kick started the rusting process. When you're working with stainless screws the way to keep it from happening is to use stainless steel screwdrivers that are only ever used on stainless steel hardware.