hi all,
im at the stage where im taking parts down to bare metal so i can primer it and stuff. i know that you have to clean the bare metal of dirt and grease etc, but what can i use to do this? is white spirit ok to use?
thanks, Adam
Cleaning Bare Metal Ready For Primer
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Mini Mad Drakeley
, Nov 25 2010 03:26 PM
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Posted 25 November 2010 - 03:26 PM
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Posted 25 November 2010 - 03:29 PM
Best to get some proper panel wipe stuff.
You should use a 'tack rag' to pick up and remove any dust from the panel and then use panel wipe to remove an grease and other contaminants.
Have a look on ebay, its all on there. Other wise you could try a local paint supplier or bodyshop.
You should use a 'tack rag' to pick up and remove any dust from the panel and then use panel wipe to remove an grease and other contaminants.
Have a look on ebay, its all on there. Other wise you could try a local paint supplier or bodyshop.
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Posted 25 November 2010 - 03:30 PM
I dont know for sure... but isn't that what panel wipes are for?
im sure someone who knows will be here soon!
J
beaten to it...
im sure someone who knows will be here soon!
J
beaten to it...
Edited by 1995 MK2 IOM, 25 November 2010 - 03:30 PM.
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Posted 25 November 2010 - 03:36 PM
my dads got some cloths that are basically the tack things but just them wont do it and i need to know what i can use and i cant find the panel wipe stuff anywhere so i want to know if any household stuff can be used or white spirit?
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Posted 25 November 2010 - 03:40 PM
Heres some. Cheap enough for the amount: Link
If you can't wait for postage, halfords sell panel wipes, but they're pretty expencive - About £3-5 for 5 wipes. I've used them for spraying small bits like my mirrors and wheels, but they won't go far on a full car.
The downfall about whitespirit or similar is that it can leave abit of a film behind
If you can't wait for postage, halfords sell panel wipes, but they're pretty expencive - About £3-5 for 5 wipes. I've used them for spraying small bits like my mirrors and wheels, but they won't go far on a full car.
The downfall about whitespirit or similar is that it can leave abit of a film behind
Edited by mike., 25 November 2010 - 03:42 PM.
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Posted 25 November 2010 - 03:55 PM
DO NOT use white spirit it does leave a film, if you cannot find panel wipe locally then try google and look for local car paint suppliers. Most of them will be able to supply it.
Found this online http://www.paints4trade.com
You could use cellulose thinners or similar.
I use this company http://www.granvillesupplies.co.uk/
Found this online http://www.paints4trade.com
You could use cellulose thinners or similar.
I use this company http://www.granvillesupplies.co.uk/
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Posted 25 November 2010 - 04:00 PM
DO NOT use white spirit it does leave a film, if you cannot find panel wipe locally then try google and look for local car paint suppliers. Most of them will be able to supply it.
Found this online http://www.paints4trade.com
You could use cellulose thinners or similar.
I use this company http://www.granvillesupplies.co.uk/
cheers sonikk, il get paints4trade panel wipe as it very good priced
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