Paint removal engine pad

[Don W.]

What's the best solvent to remove paint from the engine pad; I tried laquer thinner with Q-tips but I think I'll die of old age before the paint comes off.

Thanks,

Don

[Michael M.]

Re: Paint removal engine pad

Don I would have tried laquer thinner first also, but again it is a long process. Small amounts of paint remover may work but be very careful with the surrounding parts. I would first try a heat gun, when you start to see the paint bubble use a non-metallic instrument to remove the paint. You can soak rags with water to protect the area around your work.

[Brian M.]

Re: Paint removal engine pad

I have applied a liquid paint remover with a foam brush, let is sit for a little while and swipe off the paint.

[Ken K.]

Re: Paint removal engine pad

Any type of paint stripper will work. Use a Q-tip to wipe the stripper on the pad. Let it sit for a few minutes and then wipe it off. It may take a few times of doing this, but the paint will come off. Watch so you don't get any of the paint stripping on other parts!

[Stuart F.]

Re: Paint removal engine pad

As a next step, either for after paint removal or for those of us running bare for so long, how do you best preserve a bare pad so it remains clean of rust, etc.? After they weather a while, it gets hard to read them.

Stu Fox

[Pat M.]

Re: Paint removal engine pad

As a next step, either for after paint removal or for those of us running bare for so long, how do you best preserve a bare pad so it remains clean of rust, etc.? After they weather a while, it gets hard to read them. Stu Fox

From time to time I smear a LITTLE clean motor oil on my bare pad. It lasts a long time, is very resistant to rusting, and can be easily wiped off for judging.

[R N.]

Re: Paint removal engine pad

I use Boeshield T-9 spray protectant

www.boeshieldcanada.com/info.pdf

[Terry M.]

Re: Paint removal engine pad

Painters will have a fit, but I put silicone grease on my pad.

[Mike M.]

Re: Paint removal engine pad

Painters will have a fit, but I put silicone grease on my pad.

Dixie Pomade works better. it'll slick yer curly hair down well too.mike

[Don Y.]

Re: Paint removal engine pad

Acetone, incredible paint remover