peejay4A Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 ... to use to clean off Indasa sealant from 2 pack paint? (null) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 I used a rag soaked in petrol no problems then buff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 I really would not use Petrol for cleaning anything. Except maybe a petrol-tank. I always use white spirit for cleaning almost anything. Its about the safest thing apart from IPA. Most sticky things with soften and give up in a few minutes even PU sealant if its not cured. My car was painted about a year ago in 2-pack, Octocryl, the same colour as yours and I've cleaned several areas with white-spirit to remove sealant at various times during the year. Try a small bit that does not really show just to check. Al. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wayne taylor Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 Don't forget, petrol is a carcinogenic and penetrates the skin very quickly. Vicious stuff to handle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 (edited) Hi Pete, white spirit is safe. However regarding Waynes comment - http://www.whale.to/b/simons.html - ULP is not good - the car will be safe but you may not. Roger Edited December 14, 2012 by RogerH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted December 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Thanks folks. I generally avoid getting petrol anywhere but in the tank. I've used white spirit to get the stuff off my hands so I know it works and I've used it on the odd spot of paintwork where it can't be seen but I was still a bit worried about it. Incidentally white spirit works to remove spray contact adhesive from leather providing you don't rub too hard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 If we are talking wing/bead joints I found white spirit did not evaporate quick enough and the seam dripped later Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 If you mean removing excess non setting sealants like the windscreen sealants then I always use a good quality spirit wipe. Wont affect even cellulose paint. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted December 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Brake cleaner? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Not for that application. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 The thing is Stuart you are doing a lot of this. If you buy a gallon of panel-wipe you will get to use most of it. But this stuff is trying to escape all the time. If you keep it a while you find that half has gone when you want it. White spirit stays with you and is easy to get in small quantities. Sometimes you need something that does not evaporate quickly. The best example is getting sticky-labels off. You need something that hangs about long enough to soak through and get at the glue. Panel-wipe is right for anything you going to paint shortly. White-spirit leaves a greasy residue that you don't want. Al. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted December 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Panel wipe it is then. I think I've got the remains of a gallon can somewhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trelfin4 Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Definitely Panel wipe Keith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Badfrog Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 White spirit is safe if you don't inhale. Bill Clinton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 But it does nothing for the flavour of the cigar . . . . Cheers, Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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