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Dergerman
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 29, 2025 7:16 am    Post subject: What hot tank detergent do you use? Reply with quote
I've got a spray cabinet style hot tank and the manufacturer quit making the detergent I was using and won't confirm that the replacement they are offering is safe for magnesium. I only do air cooled vw stuff so magnesium, aluminum and engine tins. What detergent is everybody using?
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 29, 2025 7:20 am    Post subject: Re: What hot tank detergent do you use? Reply with quote
I can't speak on the detergent, but for a magnesium case, you'll only want to cold tank it.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 29, 2025 12:39 pm    Post subject: Re: What hot tank detergent do you use? Reply with quote
Fender38 wrote:
I can't speak on the detergent, but for a magnesium case, you'll only want to cold tank it.


I've been using this hot tank for going on 18 years and the previous owner of my shop bought it in 1989 and also used it for vw engines. As long as you use the right detergent, rinse and dry the cases with compressed air afterwards I've never had any issues.
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