Citrus-Based Stripper - Whoops?

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I wish I asked this question before I did it, but I had some really tough to get to spots that I wanted to get to bare metal, so I used some citrus-based stripper. The stuff worked great, but then it dawned on me that that may not have been a good idea. So, I used warm water and baking soda with a red scuff pad to clean the area twice. Then I hit it with warm water and the scuff pad, twice. I followed it up with a shot of W&G remover (water-based). And that's where it sits. I'm going to spray epoxy, but wanted to ask the brain trust if I screwed the pooch and, if so, if my recovery methods are adequate.

At the end of W&G remover application there was no residue that I could identify.

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Thanks everyone, and Merry Christmas!
Chris
 
Thanks, Shine. I don't have any of the solvent-based stuff. I've had a couple of people tell me that carb cleaner works, but that doesn't seem right to me, but I'm a big-time rookie with this stuff. I've been getting really lucky so far and am very please with how it's all going - I'd hate to misstep now.

Chris
 
cmfisher4 said:
I've had a couple of people tell me that carb cleaner works, but that doesn't seem right to me,
Chris
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i think the label on carb cleaner says what its for. might have added "for paint prep" since i used it last but i doubt it.
stick with what they guys here say and you'll be good on the paint.
 
cmfisher4 said:
I wish I asked this question before I did it, but I had some really tough to get to spots that I wanted to get to bare metal, so I used some citrus-based stripper. The stuff worked great, but then it dawned on me that that may not have been a good idea. So, I used warm water and baking soda with a red scuff pad to clean the area twice. Then I hit it with warm water and the scuff pad, twice. I followed it up with a shot of W&G remover (water-based). And that's where it sits. I'm going to spray epoxy, but wanted to ask the brain trust if I screwed the pooch and, if so, if my recovery methods are adequate.

At the end of W&G remover application there was no residue that I could identify.

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Thanks everyone, and Merry Christmas!
Chris
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I have heard the citrus based paint stripper is very effective but have never tried it. Is there a particular brand that is better?
 
This is the stuff that I used. It did work well, with minimal wait time and, of course, the refreshing citrus scent!

I've only tried this one, so I cannot compare it to anything else.

Cheers,
Chris
 

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Not nearly as strong as aircraft stripper but i use it often. Just used it last week to clean my pawn shop sata 3000. Previous owner did a dreadful job of cleaning. Had cured paint that had to come out.
Thing about the citrus is dont let it dry up on your parts, leaves a powdery substance that is a bear to re-dissolve. Keep it wet and clean well after.
 
In some cases if it doesnt completely loosen or dissolve the paint, it may soften it enough to scrape or wire brush it away. I use the citrus mostly on parts that have plastic or rubber involved that i dont want to damage with aircraft stripper.
 
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