painting engine.... prep question

[Wagoncrzy]

Mechanic told me he uses brake cleaner to prep surfaces for paint and or gaskets placement. He said to use a non chlorinated brake cleaner...Anyone know any truth to this???? Also is CRC Brakekleen non chlorinated?? thanks , jim

[Kaiser]

Brake cleaner is good for getting the last little gunks off...but it leaves residues.
What you want is simple acetone and rags to prep for the painting.

[Wagoncrzy]

:cool: :cool: :cool: Thanx Kaiser,acetone it is....:) and thanx to everyone else...Bill you too . I forgot about good old superclean.....I use to use it when I had a detail business.:cool: Jim

[Bill USN-1]

Carb cleaner will leave a residue.
Brake cleaner shouldn't.

If it left a residue then it wouldn't be very good for stopping!!

[JeremySmith]

I used the brake cleaner too, all my paint is still there

[Tigger4X]

Brake cleaner works out real well but you can't beat the acetone. Just don't forget to be well ventilated and wear some gloves.

[baybilly]

i have used brake clean on some parts that i powder coated and had some problems with it in the past. i now use acetone and no problems at all.

[threepiece188]

Whenever I paint I use what the manufacturer recommends, wax and grease remover. I buy it in five gal. cans and use it for many different jobs including cleaning brakes. For small jobs I use a triger pump plastic spray bottle, for med. jobs I use a SHURE SHOT pressurised spray can and for large jobs like machinery I will fill my paint spray gun. I start at the top and use a brush. Dan