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[Request] Get the last of resin out of bubbler.

I have had a medicali bubbler for about a year now and use grunge off to clean it about once a week. I let it get really dirty a few times a while ago and haven't been able to get it all off since.

The grunge off takes most of the resin off but there is a small amount that has been on the inside of the stems of the percolator that I can't seem to get off no matter how long I soak it.

A friend said that they had the same problem with a cheap bong they had without a peculator and was able to just put it through the dishwasher, but I don't feel comfortable risking my piece. Is there a way I can get it off without hurting the piece or the paint

Here's a picture of the worst of it that I took after letting it soak for 12 hours yesterday

tl;dr: Got a little resin stuck in my peculator that I can't get out no matter how hard I try.

Posted Apr 16, 2014, 6:45 PM UTC

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Adonn_John•

Have you tried letting it soak in 90% isopropyl alcohol? Either heat it up or mix it with warm water (I'd suggest the first option), and let it sit for a few hours. once it's done that, throw some kosher salt into your bubbler with more warm alcohol and shake it. The salt acts as an abrasive. When mixed with the alcohol, it removes about 95% of surface staining and resin. Following the procedure, empty the concoction out and rinse with warm water a few times. It may taste slightly like rubbing alcohol, but you can just keep rinsing it out until that's gone. I wouldn't use a dishwasher either. That sounds sketch as hell.

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crystal_castles•

You can order %99 alcohol on the internet. Also, add coarse grain sea salt in there and shake like crazy for 10 minutes.

My friend was desperate, and tried using Drywall Adhesive Remover, and it worked like a charm. It was called "safe and simple" I think. Non-toxic.

Btw: nice peyote percs

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chillbrewingOP•

I didn't realize you could get 99% alcohol. I just ordered some on Amazon. I'll report back if it works.

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NatiLoud•

it is well known that it works

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ADM_ender_wiggin•

90% work just as well and you can get it at any drug store like walgreens. Also, if you dont use salt, you can let the alcohol evaporate after you dump it out (pour it thru a paper towel or similar to strain). Then just smokable resin will be left.

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ScottusSmokePottus•

PBW - Powdered Brewers Wash... Hands down my favorite way to get a spotless finish on a hard to clean piece. Mix a couple tablespoons with warm water in a 5 gal bucket and let it sit over night. All natural and eco friently! Getting rock salt into and out of a piece with percs can be a major pain in the ass, and using the 91% iso never gets it all. I have not tried the 99% iso but I prefer to not have to inhale the fumes.

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chillbrewingOP•

I'll have to try that. I homebrew so I usually have PBW around but I am currently out. I will try this method when I go to the homebrew store for my next beer

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ADM_ender_wiggin•

The best way to get salt out is to run water thru it for a while. Works every time.

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igiveujak•

Ya thats weird grunge off is the best have you tried shaking it with the grunge off in it thats what I do then I wash it with steaming hot water and then soak and shake with grunge off if that doesnt work try 90% iso and kosher salt

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chillbrewingOP•

I have tried shaking it but it don't help. Gonna try to 99% iso and salt

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Teh_Ent•

If u run hot hot tap water through the bubbler it will make the Rez softer and come off easier with the salt and 99% shake/bath

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hypopotamus•

I recommend Epsom salt.

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matman720•

This, a thousand times this

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igiveujak•

I pray to the ganja gods for a clean and shiny bong for you. best of luck

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MaviePhresh•

Once I worked in a bong warehouse where we cleaned the bongs for shipment and let me tell you, there is nothing you can't remove with a good grunge off or >90% iso soak and a violent shaking. Beware if your piece is flimsy though, the percs might snap. The ones I cleaned the percs were welded to the base, and that's why.

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chillbrewingOP•

Medicali welds their's at the base. I tried using 91% iso I got at walmart tonight mixed with kosher salt and it got some of it but took more of the painted medicali off the perc than resin.

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MaviePhresh•

Paint. On the percs? Soak that shit overnight then shake it

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derbeaner•

Acetone and regular table salt. The acetone is safe to use on glass and it rips resin to shreds in combination with the salt. Just rinse thoroughly with warm water afterwards because it does leave residue.

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chronikfunk•

Stop wasting your money, go to hardware store or an auto parts store get yourself a big bottle of acetone for about 7 bucks. It will eat through plastics. So get a cup or large bowl and place small bowls and pipes and let soak. If it's a big piece put enough inside so you can shake it around cover holes with fingers and thumbs.

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