Do I "Need" An Ultrasonic Cleaner?

BadWoolRacing Monday, 2/17/2025

I have points to spend at work and I can get a 30L CREWORKS Ultrasonic Cleaner and still have points leftover for other stuff. Does anybody use an ultrasonic cleaner for anything related to customs and mods for racing?


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JBlotner42 2/17/25

I'm wondering what you would use it for. Would be interesting to see if it strips the paint off. Maybe restoring old and dirty thrift store finds?

I use one occasionally when testing out Different lubes, pretty good at getting everything out of the wheels and axles on stock cars. You have to be careful if you use a solvent though as some things will eat paint and windows and tires.

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dr_dodge 2/17/25

in the cal lab, I ran water in the tank,

and put the parts in a small good quality baggie, with alcohol in it

that way you use tap water to fill the tank,

and can use different solvents without needing a whole tank full

they work great for lots of stuff

dr


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alva1370 2/17/25

Interesting. An ultrasonic cleaner would be a cool thing to have.


I use the ultrasonic cleaner at work to remove paint. It strips the paint off in about five minutes and it's water based, so I really don't have to worry much about damaging the body. 

This is 2 posts now where I've read about the "Ultrasonic Cleaner" in one day lol. I'd like to see if somebody gained more speed from using one! 

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Benjamin_37 2/18/25

What is an ultrasonic cleaner? It sounds like something a Starfleet engineer would use to clean plasma injectors.


  • Ultrasonic cleaners are generally used to clean things such as jewelry, rings, bracelets, eyeglasses. Larger (and FAR more expensive) ones can handle car parts. — SpyDude
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