Carb cleaner. Bad for paint?

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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 04:03 PM
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Default Carb cleaner. Bad for paint?

I did a search and came up with nada.
I'm removing the sound-deadner from on of my CRXs (the slow way), and some1 suggested I use a can of carb-cleaner (spray can) to remove the gooey residue.

I just wanted to know whether it would damage the paint?

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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 05:59 PM
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Default Re: Carb cleaner. Bad for paint? (SlobberGoat)

it can ruin the paint just don't let it sit there on the paint for too long and it will be fine do a lot of wiping with a clean cloth
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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 07:49 PM
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Default Re: Carb cleaner. Bad for paint? (SlobberGoat)

dont get it on exterior paint it will leave spots, but inside its ok just wipe it off i used it to get all the gunk out of the engine bay when my motor was removed, if it sits too long the paint wipes off with the gunk
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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 08:46 PM
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Default Re: Carb cleaner. Bad for paint? (SlobberGoat)

carb cleaner is a heavy solvent. it will dissolve your paint. not instantaneously, but if you start rubbing excessively with carb cleaner, you will find your rag becoming the same color as your paint...
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