Removing overspray from wiring.

**BillD** · #1 10-08-2007, 05:17 PM

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 · #2 10-08-2007, 05:20 PM

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** · #3 10-08-2007, 05:22 PM

Lacquer thinner on a rag works great.

**BillD** · #4 10-09-2007, 12:55 AM

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

3macs1 · #5 10-09-2007, 01:36 AM

Please make sure you guys wear good quality rubber gloves when you are playing with this stuff and I mean good quality.

firez · #6 10-09-2007, 02:46 AM

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** · #7 10-09-2007, 05:25 PM

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..

~ Pete

Unreal · #8 10-12-2007, 12:08 AM

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

**Salvatore** · #9 10-12-2007, 02:16 AM

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

**micky69396** · #10 10-12-2007, 04:29 AM

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

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