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Cleaning metal prior to painting

kkelly77 · 2013-10-09 09:31:39

Looking for some advice as to what to use to clean metal prior to prime and paint. Metal is mostly box steel, a mix of new and old metal. The new stuff is particular dirty as its covered in protective oil I assume. Would white spirits do or should I use something else? There's a lot to be cleaned too. Thanks.

09-10-2013 9:31am

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Looking for some advice as to what to use to clean metal prior to prime and paint.

Metal is mostly box steel, a mix of new and old metal. The new stuff is particular dirty as its covered in protective oil I assume.

Would white spirits do or should I use something else? There's a lot to be cleaned too. Thanks.

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#2 10-10-2013 12:50pm

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Use white spirit to degrease the newer metal, use nylon pot scrubs if necessary, and make sure the rags are wiping off pretty clean before you consider taking a paintbrush to the metal. I've used hot water and detergent to wash down oily metal also, allow to dry off and finish by wiping with a rag soaked in white spirit.

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