pre paint question

iowabbd

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Jan 6, 2010

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Des Moines,IA

• Feb 4, 2010

• #1

I did a little paint removal with a cup wheel and a grinder. It did a good job removing the paint and rust. However there was a residue left on the metal. Any ideas how to remove it and prep for paint or is it OK just wipe it down with a rag and paint?

I read somewhere lacquer thinner. Anyone used this?

Iowa

PS-Pictures soon to come

 

irishteabear

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Downingtown, PA

• Feb 4, 2010

• #2

When I redid the lid to the firebox on my Bandera I wiped off the residue with an old cotton tshirt. Make sure to use both a high heat primer and a high heat paint.

 

mick7607

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Feb 1, 2010

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Laurens,S.C.

• Feb 4, 2010

• #3

Denatured alcohol would be a better solvent to clean up that residue. It evaporates quickly and is certainly less toxic than lacquer thinner.

 

forktender

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• Mar 30, 2010

• #4

I'd try white vinegar before I used anything more harsh.

 

graybeard

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• Mar 31, 2010

• #5

Mineral spirits is the solvent of choice.

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