cleaning lower fork tubes

pots

hi

can anyone please recommend what they use to wipe clean the internal lower fork tubes out with, once something like isopropyl has been applied

is there something that is specialy made for the job or is there anything commercially available ?

also,is disc brake cleaner safe to use on the internals instead of IPA

thanks

supersonic

Most forks have specific service guides. What fork?

pots

they are rock shox sid race from 2000.i have the details that came with the fork & have them sttripped apart,just wondering what is best to clean the gunk out of the lowers with
thanks

supersonic

With all internals removed, I did this:

http://hometown.aol.co.uk/Supersonic525/jrace.jpg

Used a mild degreaser, rinsed thoroughly, and dried thoroughly. Note the corrosion on the fork brace from road salt.

pots

thats made it more clear ,thanks supersonic

skyliner

ATG use a further diluted solution of Fenwicks FS 10 when training mechanics on fork servicing, followed by a wipe out with a rag pushed in from the top, then back out from the bottom with a length of dowel rod or fibre glass. I use an old golf club shaft at home.

supersonic

I used a chopstick and a cloth for that bit lol!

skyliner

It's not how you do it, it's how well you do it. It seems to have worked well for you, so it's all good.