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man1kos
10-01-08, 09:24 AM
I just got the GTZ waterblock and there is a stain or something on it...Any1 knows how to clean this?I used some distiled water but nothing..

http://s382.photobucket.com/albums/oo264/man1kos/?action=view&current=ApogeeGTZ1.jpg
http://s382.photobucket.com/albums/oo264/man1kos/?action=view&current=ApogeeGTZ2.jpg
JamesXP
10-01-08, 09:33 AM
I See noting in your zip files.


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CGR
10-01-08, 10:42 AM
If using alcohol doesnt get it off, you could try lapping it with a very fine grit paper.

Most likely though its nothing to worry about and performance wont be hurt.
Nebulous
10-01-08, 10:49 AM
CLR or Tarn-X. For small stains I use TarnX. To clean out the blocks & rad I use CLR. Then flush with normal tap water. Before assembly rinse with distilled water. Works like a charm :)
man1kos
10-01-08, 10:59 AM
will some Arctic Clean do the job?
ChinStrap
10-01-08, 11:02 AM
a nice quick lap helps me get stains off my TRUE 120 :)
Gillbot
10-01-08, 03:23 PM
Ketchup or hotsauce.
Spawn-Inc
10-01-08, 05:19 PM
cheapest choice, vinegar.
baditude_df
10-03-08, 08:29 PM
If using alcohol doesnt get it off, you could try lapping it with a very fine grit paper.

Most likely though its nothing to worry about and performance wont be hurt.

Agreed. I can't see that hurting performance one bit. It looks like a tiny bit of tarnish.

will some Arctic Clean do the job?

I've tried, it does not work.

a nice quick lap helps me get stains off my TRUE 120

I usually do this too, but from my understanding you're not supposed to lap these blocks.

http://www.swiftnets.com/products/APOGEE-gtz.asp#3
Check under the heading "Mechanical Design".

Also here:
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/9000/gtz1zn2.jpg

Will it hurt to lap it? Who knows. But I would probably leave it.
Moto7451
10-03-08, 11:25 PM
Use Neverdull. It's available in most hardware stores and clean off just about any tarnish or stains that you'll find. After cleaning just wash off the residue with some isopropyl alcohol.
bryan_d
10-04-08, 01:27 AM
I say leave it alone, and just install the darn thing. In my experience, TIM will always tarnish the copper, but EVERY test I have read and done myself has proved that the tarnish does nothing to affect performance.

Enjoy your block, because the ladies will not see the base once it's installed anyway.

bryan d