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Andris Golts
08-21-2011, 11:37 AM
Hi all im in the process of coverting a John Finch .21 nitro Wild thing mono to 4s brushless power i wiped all the fuel residue in side the hull with a rag the inside wood is sealed with West systems epoxy .What kind of cleaner can i use to remove the rest of the mess so glue will stick to the West systems seal coat Regards Andris Golts.

Rumdog
08-21-2011, 11:39 AM
oven cleaner and a old tooth brush. Works real fast!

lohring
08-21-2011, 11:48 AM
My favorite is carb or brake cleaner. Other similar engine degreasers should work as well.

Lohring Miller

siberianhusky
08-21-2011, 12:05 PM
Just did one, poured a cup or so of mineral spirits in a swirled it around, rinsed with laundry soap and water, doesn't smell like old oil at all, no problems with epoxy sticking so far.

carlcisneros
08-21-2011, 12:08 PM
denatured or rubbing alcohol works very well and followed by one of the kitchen cleaners (i used fantastic).

worked great for me.

JIM MARCUM
08-21-2011, 04:39 PM
Acetone & a clean terry cloth towel works for me. JIM

dasboata
08-21-2011, 06:04 PM
My favorite is carb or brake cleaner. Other similar engine degreasers should work as well.

Lohring Miller This is what I have used for years !!!!

Andris Golts
08-23-2011, 08:35 PM
Thanks to all for the great tips.Regards Andris Golts.

lohring
08-24-2011, 10:56 AM
Acetone can be hard on paint or polyester resins. It is OK if you're careful. but I've ruined a lot of plastic over the years.

Lohring Miller

martin
08-24-2011, 04:00 PM
Brake cleaner seems to work well on glass fibre without attacking it, I regulary degrease around the deck & hatch before taping hatch with no adverse effect at all.