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Offline SCJSTU

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cleaning parts with simple green
« on: February 09, 2011, 08:36:48 PM »
after cleaning painted parts what should you use to prep the part for say spray bomb paint?
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Offline carlite65

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Re: cleaning parts with simple green
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2011, 08:57:41 PM »
i would use mineral spirits or lacquer thinner. i usually beadblast first, wipe with thinner, prime then paint.
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Re: cleaning parts with simple green
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2011, 10:31:00 PM »
You need a metal cleaner.  I like the omni mx190 cleaner for small parts. 
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Re: cleaning parts with simple green
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2011, 01:27:30 AM »
If you are out of Metal Etch, you can substitute vinegar  :o, diluted with water.
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