Removing overspray from wiring.

[BillD]

I have some primer overspray on wiring. Any suggestions for the best way to remove the overspray and clean the wiring up? Thanks for the help.

[VintageMusclecar]

I've used carb cleaner on a shop rag more times than I can count, and it works great. I would advise testing it in an inconspicuous place first to make sure it doesn't discolor the sheathing.

Works great for cleaning up grimy sparkplug wires too.

Eric

[Charley Lillard]

Lacquer thinner on a rag works great.

[BillD]

Thanks for the replies. I will give it a try.

[3macs1]

Please make sure you guys wear good quality rubber gloves when you are playing with this stuff and I mean good quality. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif

[firez]

Whatever you use to clean the over spray off with please dispose of the shop towels properly. I have been to more garage fires in my 20 years on the city fire department caused by rags than I care to remember.Seen a pair of 63 corvetes burn on night together after a guy was cleaning them for winter storage.

[PeteLeathersac]

Sometimes a shot of 'Easy-Off' oven cleaner sprayed onto a shop rag works good for removing paint while leaving the cleaned items themselves unscathed..
As above, careful w/ disposal and touching/breathing this stuff..
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[Unreal]

If you use Easy-Off, be sure to use eye protection!!

[Salvatore]

G0-JO works pretty good on removing overspray on most rubber products also.

[micky69396]

Acetone works good too, doesnt seem to dry out the wiring like lacquer thinner.

[HEMIBEE]

i like to use a sonic cleaner for all rubber and wires, you can buy a small sonic that holds and heats 1-2 gallons of water and add some simple green (this also stops corosion) it does wonders to rubber parts and wiring harnesses, cleans inside and out and you dont need gloves, also works grreat on carbs and alternator parts you name it.

[smac77]

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Acetone works good too, doesnt seem to dry out the wiring like lacquer thinner.

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After you use thinner or acetone, use peanut oil or some fluid film on a rag and wipe everything down... it will restore the flexability and keep it from drying out.

[Barrier Blue]

I've always used fine steel wool.