So my car and I had a falling out.... she didn't want to start.
I tried a few turns of the key to no avail, then popped the hood.
The entire negitave terminal was corrodded over, and full of the
light green crap that was caked onto the terminal. I spent a good 2
hours with my dad trying to clear it, and for the most part it looks
better, but is there any solution or cleaning liquid that I can use
next time to save me the hours of work? Something that might break
down the crap so my screwdriver doesen't have to?
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V-6 Automatic Deluxe ~ Custom accented leather ~ Brushed Aluminum wheels ~ Interior upgrade package (aftermarket) ~ Metalic Sonic Blue W/ Black Stripes ~20% Tints ~ Side Louvers ~ Rear Windshield Louver ~ Custom Chrome Fogs ~ SunRoof ~
a wire wheel will take it off very fast but use a brass one you can put it on a drill and it will be off in seconds. also pour coke a cola on it the acid in the coke will dissolve the crap and help protect it for a little while
Baking soda and water solution (like a paste) will help. Baking soda nuetralises the acid. Get as much of the solids off you can then a tooth brush and soda,,,,even wd40 works afterwards to slow the new groth,,check the tighness of the connections to..
just another option
they make stuff in a can that foams on the terminal, cleans off the corosion and then u flush it with water. afterwords put some battery terminal sealer on it also available in a spray can. works pretty good.
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Like Steve8108 said, a can of Coca Cola (gotta be coke, pepsi doesn't work near as good) will do a great job of cleaning the crud off. It's an old trick that runs back at least 60 yrs and probably more.
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2005 V6Mustang coupe. Automatic. Black with Charcoal Interior
Mods: JLT CAI, Bamachips 91 race tune, single Mustang V8 muffler, Mustang V8 swaybars
Looks: smoke front turn signals, sequential taillights, 14" shorty antenna, MRT rear window louvers and a little chrome for the interior 2000 C5 Corvette convertible, Torch Red with Black Interior. Full of options, Corsa exhaust 1990 Ford Bronco 351ci engine- it runs.
Like Steve8108 said, a can of Coca Cola (gotta be coke, pepsi doesn't work near as good) will do a great job of cleaning the crud off. It's an old trick that runs back at least 60 yrs and probably more.
I'll have to relabel it and sell it for $10 an ounce on ebay.
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2005 V6Mustang coupe. Automatic. Black with Charcoal Interior
Mods: JLT CAI, Bamachips 91 race tune, single Mustang V8 muffler, Mustang V8 swaybars
Looks: smoke front turn signals, sequential taillights, 14" shorty antenna, MRT rear window louvers and a little chrome for the interior 2000 C5 Corvette convertible, Torch Red with Black Interior. Full of options, Corsa exhaust 1990 Ford Bronco 351ci engine- it runs.
Can anything disolve oxidized battery acid? 
