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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 02:22 PM
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Just looking for some advice on how to properly clean the crinkle red paint. Just looks to be small amount of oil around filler. Thanks everyone.
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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 03:06 PM
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degreaser? its not really rocket science
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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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um.... just to be safe, i would just try warm water and light soap...

some chemicals can get under the oem coating which could accelerate the common issue of the wrinkle texture flaking over time.
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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 05:25 PM
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Uh did the degreaser thing on b18c once ate the sh*t off. Anyways thanks HT never disappoints lol.
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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 08:03 PM
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brake cleaner should work fine and not cause any pealing/flaking

if u really want to be **** about it use dish soap warm water and a tooth brush.

honestly its not that hard to figure out
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 04:13 AM
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hate to break it to you, but that red paint is going to flake off regardless...and i didnt mean hose your VC in the ****...spray some in a rag and then wipe it off
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 07:38 AM
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yes oem coating is thinner than paper... we've all seen them flake off before.

For this reason that's why i prefer polymer powder coating.... uniform in wrinkle texture, thicker than oem, won't soak up oil, won't flake or chip easily & even aircraft stripper cant remove it. lol
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 09:06 AM
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Thanks for the help. Was just trying to see if there was a better way than what I have done in the past. Any how HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Halla!
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Black S2K
brake cleaner should work fine and not cause any pealing/flaking

if u really want to be **** about it use dish soap warm water and a tooth brush.

honestly its not that hard to figure out

Uhh no. Brake cleaner will eat the paint right off the valve cover.

Don't listen to this e-genius. He's a professional who should be giving advice. Twice cowboy.
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