How to clean very old paint?

[tjbnwi]

I need to find something that works on plastic. I keep finding tools that have over spray on them from not covering during spray painting

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I’m assuming it is a latex/acrylic, waterborne paint-denatured alcohol. Krud Kutter my work also. Krud Kutter is always my first attempt. They claim it is harmless, but someday I’ll probably die from KK poisoning……..

If it is a solvent based paint let me know.

Tom

 

[festal]

I need to find something that works on plastic. I keep finding tools that have over spray on them from not covering during spray painting

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Well, a “maybe”.  Place in a crockpot set for 12 hours with a modest amount of Dawn dish washing soap.  After it cools off, a sponge  will generally clean off anything left in place. 

But there is a MAJOR CAVEAT:. While this works great on metal parts, many injection molded parts cannot take the heat. And will distort badly.  Approach this method with care.

Less effective in that it will take a lot longer, but with similar amounts of effort:.  Saturate a towel with a solution of water and Dawn soap.  Lay the towel over the overspray areas and leave it overnight.  Add more water and repeat.  Sometimes this works great; sometimes it does not work at all.  It depends on the type of paint residue. 

The key is keeping it wet for an extended period of time.  There is very little actual work involved, but a lot of waiting.  Some items (wood items for example) don’t do well when exposed to water for extended periods of time. So think it through before trying.  (But plastic is generally fine in wet situations.)

I don't think kapex will fit into crockpot

 

[festal]

I need to find something that works on plastic. I keep finding tools that have over spray on them from not covering during spray painting

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I’m assuming it is a latex/acrylic, waterborne paint-denatured alcohol. Krud Kutter my work also. Krud Kutter is always my first attempt. They claim it is harmless, but someday I’ll probably die from KK poisoning……..

If it is a solvent based paint let me know.

Tom

Good question.  I have no idea what paint was used

 

[tjbnwi]

I need to find something that works on plastic. I keep finding tools that have over spray on them from not covering during spray painting

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I’m assuming it is a latex/acrylic, waterborne paint-denatured alcohol. Krud Kutter my work also. Krud Kutter is always my first attempt. They claim it is harmless, but someday I’ll probably die from KK poisoning……..

If it is a solvent based paint let me know.

Tom

Good question.  I have no idea what paint was used

From your response about the Kapex not fitting in a crock pot I’m going to assume it was in a home that was sprayed. From there I’m assuming waterborne.

Denatured alcohol on a reg should clean the Kapex well.

Tom

 

[festal]

I need to find something that works on plastic. I keep finding tools that have over spray on them from not covering during spray painting

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I’m assuming it is a latex/acrylic, waterborne paint-denatured alcohol. Krud Kutter my work also. Krud Kutter is always my first attempt. They claim it is harmless, but someday I’ll probably die from KK poisoning……..

If it is a solvent based paint let me know.

Tom

Good question.  I have no idea what paint was used

From your response about the Kapex not fitting in a crock pot I’m going to assume it was in a home that was sprayed. From there I’m assuming waterborne.

Denatured alcohol on a reg should clean the Kapex well.

Tom

I bought it from a professional shop that was closing down.  I'll try denatured alcohol see if that works

 

[festal]

I need to find something that works on plastic. I keep finding tools that have over spray on them from not covering during spray painting

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I’m assuming it is a latex/acrylic, waterborne paint-denatured alcohol. Krud Kutter my work also. Krud Kutter is always my first attempt. They claim it is harmless, but someday I’ll probably die from KK poisoning……..

If it is a solvent based paint let me know.

Tom

Good question.  I have no idea what paint was used

From your response about the Kapex not fitting in a crock pot I’m going to assume it was in a home that was sprayed. From there I’m assuming waterborne.

Denatured alcohol on a reg should clean the Kapex well.

Tom

Thank you Tom
Denatured alcohol cleaned it right up

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[bobtskutter]

I've found these sort of things are very good at cleaning almost anything...even your handshttps://www.screwfix.com/p/big-wipes-heavy-duty-wipes-blue-240-pack/246hf

(even removed PU glue from my hands!)

failing that, good old disposable baby wipes are also very good at cleaning all sorts of stuff.

Watch out for solvents on plastics, you may end up dissolving the plastic!

Bob

 

[Packard]

I refinished the floor in our guest bedroom with Waterlox.  The recommended cleaner from Waterlox was Swiffer wet wipes. 

Since that time, I have used Swiffer wet refills for cleaning all my woodwork.  It works very well and has Waterlox’s and Packard’s seal of approval.  [wink]

It does not seem to leave any residue, the pleasant scent quickly dissipates and it does not harm any of the finishes I have tried it on (including shellac).  As a plus, it is available everywhere (and I mean everywhere).  It is particularly adept at removing hand prints, though I have never tested it on a painted finish, just clear topcoats.  So, if you are cleaning white painted cabinets, test it on the interior of the doors first.

 

[Michael Kellough]

Got back to cleaning the jig and reassembled.

All original parts (Delta 1172 tenoning jig) including the tote, thoroughly cleaned inside and out. Rust spots knocked down and everything waxed and adjustable screws oiled.

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[Alanbach]

I have never used Krud Cutter before but to clean tools, handles, etc. I have used snapon’s tool wipes forever. They work great and the wipe itself has a texture that, combined with whatever solution is on the wipe, really works great on plastic handles, housings, painted surfaces,etc.
https://shop.snapon.com/product/Hand-Shop-Towels/Hand-and-Tool-Cleaning-Towels/WOD5020

 

[Cheese]

That looks great Michael...that's exactly what you were looking for.  [big grin]

I have an older, very small Columbian 63 that I need to try that KK on.

I'm starting to appreciate these smaller vises more and more. They're just so handy. Time was, when every vise I owned had to weigh 50 or more pounds.  [blink]

The same could be said for anvils...the smaller ones now seem to be more serviceable.

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[Michael Kellough]

[member=44099]Cheese[/member] I too have an old vise that could use a good cleaning. It’s an Eron 100. Compared to your big and tall Starrett it’s short and stout. But it’s strong enough to withstand tightening with a cheater bar/pipe.

When I found it at a garage sale I thought it odd that someone would bother to engrave “IRON’ in a mold and get the spelling wrong. Later on when the internet came along I found out that Eron is a well respected Japanese manufacturer.

I have an anvil story too. I found a good size one. Actually the only anvil I ever saw back when I went to garage sales religiously when I couldn’t afford good tools that were new. I was so excited to buy! I picked it up and put it in the back of my VW Rabbit. When I got home I couldn’t get it out. Now matter how high I lifted the anvil the Rabbit just rose up along with it. Had to get my neighbor to help me and together we barely got it out. When we got it on the ground noticed some numbers on the side and realized they indicated the weight. 225#.

Now I wish I had a much smaller one that I could easily move to various places.

 

[Cheese]

[member=44099]Cheese[/member]

I have an anvil story too. I found a good size one. Actually the only anvil I ever saw back when I went to garage sales religiously when I couldn’t afford good tools that were new. I was so excited to buy! I picked it up and put it in the back of my VW Rabbit. When I got home I couldn’t get it out. Now matter how high I lifted the anvil the Rabbit just rose up along with it. Had to get my neighbor to help me and together we barely got it out. When we got it on the ground noticed some numbers on the side and realized they indicated the weight. 225#.

Now I wish I had a much smaller one that I could easily move to various places.

Now that's hilarious Michael...who'd have thought about the suspension compressing.  [eek]  And I'd think a VW has fairly stiff suspension components to start with.  [smile]