Hi, I bought a STI IC on Ebay. Its in great condition!!! It has some road grim and some greasy finger prints. My question is, is there a safe way to clean the ic without damaging it? I know some degreasers dull out the surface. Does anyone have suggestions?

 

I would use a little bit of degreaser on the bottom as a test so if it does dull the surface you will never see it. I used a wire brush on mine(not the fins) but everywhere else and it still looks good. Don't forget to plug the holes! I don't have any specific cleaners names for you, sorry.

 

well....I used some WD-40 and a dremmel and a wire wheel.
didn't do to bad, but not "Brand New" looking either....

 

Thanx!!

 

i use simple green automotive

works for me

then i pull out the polishing disk and polish