Blew a coupler - how to remove black tar = like stuff

[BillR]

Need some help:

I took out a coupler. When it did, the coupler blew black sticky tar like residue all over.

How do you remove it?????

I have tried Purple Power, Simple Green, acetone, citrus cleaner. . . . .

The only thing that kinda works are Swipe wipes - but only if the tar-like crap is thin. The areas where there are glops, it only smears!!!

So - anyone blown a coupler and had this black tar like crap everywhere? What did you use to clean it off??????

Help

 

[JupiterSunsation]

goof-off?

 

[BradH]

WD-40, CRC 6-56, diesel, Spray-Nine (my personal favorite!)

Plastic putty knife to scrape most of it off.

 

[MarylandMark]

Goo Gone

http://www.magicamerican.com/googone.aspx

 

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

WD 40 and grez off would be my approach.

 

[OldSchool]

I wiped out a coupler in my 31 Bullet and there was just metal shavings everywhere. No black stuff.

 

[2112]

I wiped out a coupler in my 31 Bullet and there was just metal shavings everywhere. No black stuff.

My guess is melted rubber.
.

 

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

Yes, there are 2 ways a coupler can fail. Aluminum splines or the rubber hub.

 

[BillR]

Forgot to mention:
Tried WD40, Goof Off - I guess it will take lots of chemicals and elbow grease.
What a friggen mess!!!!!

 

[Geronimo36]

try gasoline on a rag if diesel doesn't work. You need something that can break down the rubber... it can be a real mess!

 

[YoungPerformance]

I use laquer thinner/acetone or brake cleaner(the flammable stuff-Brakekleen in the green can). Either of these will take care of it, but it will take some elbow grease. It is a nasty job that is a big giant pain in the ass. Keep working at it and it will come off. Wear gloves and a long sleeve shirt because it is a Bit@h to get off of your skin. Good luck.
Eddie

 

[Coolerman]

at least you didn't blow a seal!!! :26::26::26:

 

[Knot 4 Me]

Dupont Prep-Sol.

 

[OldSchool]

at least you didn't blow a seal!!! :26::26::26:

LMAO!!!!


:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxJRSmIBjd4

 

[Geronimo36]

careful with the brake cleaner, it can break down gelcoat and some paints, turns it into gum..... How do I know? Found out the hard way of course!