[modeleng] Re: Question from Myke

  • From: Allen Messer <al_messer@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2004 13:12:24 -0700 (PDT)

Hi, Pierre!  Welcome aboard with that very sound
advice!!

Al Messer

--- Pcx <pierre.courbouleix@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I usually wash the parts with hot water and few
> drops of dishes detergent, then dry them with a
> clean rag and rub them with acetone . This works
> nicely even to remove the fingers traces, glue and
> all other unwanted stuffs before painting.(I do hope
> ACETONE is still available from your DIY store or
> your local paint dealer). But if you use acetone
> please operate in a well ventilated area or outdoor
> and don't smoke !!!!
> PIerre
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > Message du 11/08/04 14:51
> > De : "Jeff Dayman" 
> > A : modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Copie à : 
> > Objet : [modeleng] Re: Question from Myke
> > I've had good luck with laquer thinners, two
> liberal splashes and a wipe up
> > usually works. (No smoking anywhere near laquer
> thinners of course). It is
> > an excellent general purpose degreaser.
> > 
> > Cheers, Jeff Dayman Waterloo Ontario Canada
> > 
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Myke Baigent" 
> > To: 
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 5:02 PM
> > Subject: [modeleng] Re: Question from Myke
> > 
> > 
> > > Hi Folks,
> > > Can anyone advise me how to chemically get rid
> of WD40 from the surface of
> > > steel in order that it can be reliably painted?
> I don't know whether or
> > not
> > > this is true, but someone told me it contains
> duck oil and silicone, and
> > > that it is virtually impossible to remove it
> from the surface. Advice will
> > > be appreciated,
> > > Regards to all,
> > > Myke
> > >
> > >
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