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Old 03-23-05 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Nessism
I'd say don't do it. Some oven cleaners use lye which will eat off the anodizing on your aluminum parts. Even if it doesn't use lie, oven cleaners use harsh chemicals which won't do your bike any good.

Best to stay away and use something more friendly.
It won't stop at the anodization. It's the first step in making alum (used in canning pickles). If there is enough of it the aluminum part will dissolve in a nice gray puddle.
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