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Any recommendations on what eats crud but won't hurt original paint?

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Originally Posted by advertologist
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I tried that Randy. Not bad, but it was pulling some paint onto the rag I was rubbing with.


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I've cleaned greasy crud out using hot water and dawn dish soap in a bucket little by little using a soft brush and sponge (with the scotch-brite type backing) but be careful with the sponge part if you want to keep original paint. Just wanted something to cut the grease and dirt well and takes some work but slowly does the job.

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Without hurting original paint?

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I have been using oven cleaner for years. Spray on ,let set for a few minutes and spray off with a good nozzle. If really tough you might need a brass brush before washing off.


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Originally Posted by oldpumpjack
I have been using oven cleaner for years. Spray on ,let set for a few minutes and spray off with a good nozzle. If really tough you might need a brass brush before washing off.

I don't want to harm the paint! This does not sound like a good idea. No??


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Originally Posted by fuelboy
I've cleaned greasy crud out using hot water and dawn dish soap in a bucket little by little using a soft brush and sponge (with the scotch-brite type backing) but be careful with the sponge part if you want to keep original paint. Just wanted something to cut the grease and dirt well and takes some work but slowly does the job.

I wondered if this might not be the safest plan.


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If that has the original paint, then I would imagine the years of crud is more durable than the paint. Whatever works to remove the crud will probably remove paint too. I'd take it outside and start with gasoline first.


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I'd second trying the WD40.....I use it on litho'd cans very safely too.
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Steve, I have used WD-40 as mentioned. I have also used mineral spirits or GoJo hand cleaner. I have found each of these works well without hurting the paint.


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