Warning on using penetrating oils, lubricants and rust busters.
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Warning on using penetrating oils, lubricants and rust busters.
Hey body guys and tinman .... chime in on this please.
I recently got a lecture from a body shop guy about using lubricants, especially anything with silicone.
Silicone is suppose to be the touch of death to a paint job. His opinion is to bust the nut or grind off the bolt/nut before using lubricants or rust busters.
I was told in no uncertain terms not to bring any silicone based products into his shop as they will cause "finger printing and wrinkled paint that will peel off with a fingernail.".
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I recently got a lecture from a body shop guy about using lubricants, especially anything with silicone.
Silicone is suppose to be the touch of death to a paint job. His opinion is to bust the nut or grind off the bolt/nut before using lubricants or rust busters.
I was told in no uncertain terms not to bring any silicone based products into his shop as they will cause "finger printing and wrinkled paint that will peel off with a fingernail.".
Learning something new every hour...
Welder User
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From: northwest MT
Yeah, silicon and wax are my mortal enemies..........especially Armour All type cleaners. Also when doing bodywork, wash your hands often and for sure after you eat lunch as the oils from your hands can cause problems as well. I wear rubber gloves for most sanding....
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Was not aware, I tend to used the Kroil silicone; although just changed to regular Kroil penetrating oil at the suggestion of the auto parts person, and apply to nuts and bolts before starting project, let it set overnight and found it helpful in removing rusted and frozen hardware. Again, thanks for the heads-up.
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From: Rossmoor at Seal Beach
Wash those oils off with "No-rinse TSP liquid", found at most home improvement stores...... do not get it on your skin, as it will suck the oils right out of your skin and will burn you... then you can do your wipe down with standard prep cleaners, or lacquer thinner as you normally would... The No-rinse TSP will etch your paint to a degree, it is very harsh on paints, but for prepping your paint surface it is ideal.... it promotes good adhesion.
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Silicone is definitely bad when it has anything to do with painting. Fish eyes are the big one if I remember right. Silicon spray is near worthless except for very limited plastic lubrication applications.
However, 3M silicon grease for some applications simply cant be beat. I use it all the time when doing brake jobs, lubing window tracks and regulators, anywhere I need something that will hold up to the weather over time better than regular grease might.
However, 3M silicon grease for some applications simply cant be beat. I use it all the time when doing brake jobs, lubing window tracks and regulators, anywhere I need something that will hold up to the weather over time better than regular grease might.
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