What not to do

[Para]

....don't mix up a "witches brew" of cleaning products in hope of cleaning up a GGTS; the results can be catastrophic; both for the GGTS and the person mixing chemicals. I'm posting the pics to caution anyone who is looking to clean/restore a GGTS to be careful. We all make mistakes along the way so the owner will remain anonymous

It was a mess.

Before:

After:

The only major part that could not be salvaged and restored is the mouthpiece. I had to sacrifice it to save the AVS top ring.

Works perfectly; just doesn't look perfect and is ready to head back to Europe and a long life of enjoyment.

 

[Torqueguy]

Wow, thanks for the heads up. Nice job on the tip, came out great. What did you use??? Oven cleaner?

 

[Zoranth]

Wow That sure was messed up and Excellent job restoring it!!

 

[Huffelpuff]

You should contract out restoration service for GGs - that looks amazing. Any tips for how you got it to come back to life?

 

[fright88]

Wow Para what an improvement. Thanks for sharing

 

[OctobersRust81]

Man, that is scary, if it can do that to metal imagine what it could do to your skin or lungs. A few years ago, someone I know poured a couple of very common household cleaning products down the drain and what he unknowingly created is very similar to a compound used in chemical warfare that is potentially fatal but even if it doesnt kill you, even a small amount of contact is not pretty. Like you said, mistakes can be made and its a good thing no one was hurt.
Amazing restoration job, you brought that thing back from beyond the grave

 

[Oddy]

Amazing job para to recover it from that horror show.

please tell us more though, how'd you get it back

 

[Serpent67]

Fine time to add that YOU DO NOT MIX BLEACH AND AMMONIA TOGETHER, PEOPLE!!

The odorless gas produced can and will collapse your lungs and IF you live, you will wish you didn't.

Very good job on the restore Para!

That version 1 was looking pretty sad before the makeover.

 

[dspin]

Outstanding job para, bravo

 

[k3v1n]

Brilliant work Para, I to am interested how you managed to bring these parts back from their death.

 

[gredie]

Nice job, Para! I have no idea how this GG could be brought in such a condition before your restauration.

 

[AnilomNor]

Good job on the restoration M8!! I only use Simple Green to clean all my metal, works real good.

 

[Poppa D]

That's very nice para. Where do you get your projects?

 

[martinc]

Yikes!

And you managed to keep the engravings...kudos.

The pittings are beyond polishing,need micro welding,sweet attention sanding and polishing.

 

[SAX]

That was what I was thinking when I saw this post. Had some teenager do that in a store one time. Had to hold my breath and kick it out the back kitchen door. BAD...BAD...DEAL!

Fine time to add that YOU DO NOT MIX BLEACH AND AMMONIA TOGETHER, PEOPLE!!

The odorless gas produced can and will collapse your lungs and IF you live, you will wish you didn't.

Very good job on the restore Para!

That version 1 was looking pretty sad before the makeover.

 

[Zogem]

....don't mix up a "witches brew" of cleaning products in hope of cleaning up a GGTS; the results can be catastrophic; both for the GGTS and the person mixing chemicals. I'm posting the pics to caution anyone who is looking to clean/restore a GGTS to be careful. We all make mistakes along the way so the owner will remain anonymous

It was a mess.

If I had to guess, bleach + amonia in that toxic mix. Among the fun things produced in that assumed mix is hydrochloric acid, chloramine, and hydrazine.. none of which are particularly kind to metals.

Stick to Flitz, et al.. guys in lab coats have tested it

-Z

 

[FunkyVapes]

Wow, thanks for the cautionary note. All chemistry aside, your restoration job looks amazing. Well done sir. Can I send you my wife in about 20 years?

 

[martinc]

Wow, thanks for the cautionary note. All chemistry aside, your restoration job looks amazing. Well done sir. Can I send you my wife in about 20 years?

Dude,that was coooold!

 

[B-Rad_The_Mad_Vapr]

Well done sir. Can I send you my wife in about 20 years?

LoL... Now that's funny!


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[Serpent67]

Ouch, but