Cato Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 What's the most effective way to remove brake fluid from the stripped part? What neutralizes the fluid and leaves no trace? I'm concerned about getting new paint to adhere. Thanks for your most effective solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Detergent and hot water always did the trick for me. Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quick GMC Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I just use dish soap and a tooth brush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Dawn not the cheap stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelo7 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I just use dish soap and a tooth brush Same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Thank you guys. Pretty straightforward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf15 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Dawn Original Blue to be exact ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbert Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 (edited) Also a Dawn and toothbrush user. Just get the plain blue Dawn though, none of the scented stuff or the stuff with extra hand moisturizer in it. Matter of fact, I give all my bodies a bath in it before paint whether they were stripped with brake fluid or brand new. Edited October 27, 2014 by kalbert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrherald420 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 I use the cheap AJAX orange smelling dish soap (.99 cents), warm water and a old toothbrush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Also a Dawn and toothbrush user. Just get the plain blue Dawn though, none of the scented stuff or the stuff with extra hand moisturizer in it. Matter of fact, I give all my bodies a bath in it before paint whether they were stripped with brake fluid or brand new. X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Just beware of dishwashing detergents that promise "Clean Down To The Shine" though, as often those brands contain silicones to give that shine--and silicones are the worst enemy of any paint job! For that reason, I simply use a toothbrush, wetted, and scrubbed on a used bar of Dial Soap--that always works for me, getting rid of any and all surface contaminants, and best of all, it's pretty much free of cost--after all, what else can I do with a thin sliver of Dial that's too thin to withstand a wet washcloth without breaking up? Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 That's why I strip my parts/bodies with cleaner/de-greaser. It's as clean as it gets when it comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 as others said, use toothpicks to get all the old paint out of the body seams. Assume any paint left has brake fluid in it and will cause you issues. I would also scribe all the seams with the back of a number 11 blade just to make sure everything is out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 All excellent tips. As follow-up, I removed the brake fluid quite easily with the recommended Dawn, hot-ish water and toothbrush. That's the good news. The bad news is my stripped part did not release all primer after 3 days in the BF. Will test with Easy-off as advised by Ace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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