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Old 10-08-2007, 06:17 PM
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Default Removing overspray from wiring.

I have some primer overspray on wiring. Any suggestions for the best way to remove the overspray and clean the wiring up? Thanks for the help.
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Old 10-08-2007, 06:20 PM
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Default Re: Removing overspray from wiring.

I've used carb cleaner on a shop rag more times than I can count, and it works great. I would advise testing it in an inconspicuous place first to make sure it doesn't discolor the sheathing.

Works great for cleaning up grimy sparkplug wires too.

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Default Re: Removing overspray from wiring.

Lacquer thinner on a rag works great.
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Old 10-09-2007, 01:55 AM
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Default Re: Removing overspray from wiring.

Thanks for the replies. I will give it a try.
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Default Re: Removing overspray from wiring.

Please make sure you guys wear good quality rubber gloves when you are playing with this stuff and I mean good quality.
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Old 10-09-2007, 03:46 AM
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Default Re: Removing overspray from wiring.

Whatever you use to clean the over spray off with please dispose of the shop towels properly. I have been to more garage fires in my 20 years on the city fire department caused by rags than I care to remember.Seen a pair of 63 corvetes burn on night together after a guy was cleaning them for winter storage.
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