Pre-Paint Degreasing

Pre-Paint Degreasing

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23 November 2023 at 16:01 #693337
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Some of the chemicals in thinners, such as Xylene, are carcinogenic. As are some of the chemicals in Naphtha.

Some paint suppliers recommend doing a finish wash/wipe with the appropriate thinner. I follow their advice.

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23 November 2023 at 17:16 #693349
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Aluminium will form an oxide layer almost instantly in air ! Any cleaning should be done just before coating / painting. It is a surprisingly reactive metal and some chemicals will rapidly disolve it ! Noel.
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