Cody Bratton
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What do you use as a pre-paint cleaner?
Genesis Platinum 1000 Restoration
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AlexPicchietti
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I had used acetone on a lint-free rag. But that was pre-paint on the sandblasted aluminum. I wasn’t sure if that would not work on the painted surface, or something like isopropyl alcohol would be better
Cody Bratton
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I would think acetone might be a bit aggressive on the HH ultra. It is dry to the touch but not cured until heated, so I would try the alcohol on the bottom and see. If there is any black on the rag, call it quits
LMichaels
TVWBB 2-Star Olympian
Might try this. Non reactive to the paint you're cleaning. I've used it. Works well. No odor, relatively non iterating on your skin and IIRC not flammable https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/du...remover-soy-based-solvent-blend/0000000326665
Cody Bratton
TVWBB Emerald Member
Soy based solvent blend... that is an interesting one!
AlexPicchietti
TVWBB Member
Thanks Bruce - how high grit would you go?
LMichaels
TVWBB 2-Star Olympian
Yeah, not sure how they get solvent from Soy but the stuff while a little "weird" at first if you're expecting the familiar aroma of things like Xylene or such. There is no odor. While I did not try I don't even think it's flammable. (don't take me at my word here I did not try) but if lack of solvent aromas and dangerous chemical aromas is any indication I'd say it's not flammable
Cody Bratton
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Their scent is my favorite parts. The old wax and grease remover I used to use was enjoyable... maybe that is why I am so damn goofy. I love the smells of chemicals. Especially the pesticides, I love the smell of 2,4-D - and love its effects on weeds, lol
Samuel
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You were probably one of those kids that came out and ran behind the mosquito truck when it drove through the neighborhood.
Cody Bratton
TVWBB Emerald Member
lol, no. I grew up in an auto body shop. Old school bondo was good too.
AlexPicchietti
TVWBB Member
that reminds me of Bruce's quote in the "painting the cookbox" video:
"Doctor said I'll live another 30 years, I'm trying to prevent that" *sprays paint into the wind maskless*
AlexPicchietti
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Okay guys, so if I'm going to fix this cookbox and end caps...
1. Day with less heat/humidity - tomorrow should be cooler and I can do it in the garage with the fans going?
2. If that doesn't work, am I back to goin back down to no finish again?
3. Any other recommendations?
1. Day with less heat/humidity - tomorrow should be cooler and I can do it in the garage with the fans going?
2. If that doesn't work, am I back to goin back down to no finish again?
3. Any other recommendations?
LMichaels
TVWBB 2-Star Olympian
I take it that it has not cleared up yet Grasshopper?
Cody Bratton
TVWBB Emerald Member
You shouldn’t have to take it back down to aluminum. If you get it all prepped and sprayed right away in the morning it should be cool enough.
Steve Hoch
TVWBB Olympian
My suggestion is to just put another coat on everything before you panic. You will know 10 or 15 minutes later whether or not that's going to do it. How about the frame, have you painted that yet?
AlexPicchietti
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Frame looks great!
AlexPicchietti
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Steve Hoch
TVWBB Olympian
Pics?
Steve Hoch
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I think it's going to look way better with another coat.