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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => 73-87 Chevy & GMC Trucks => Topic started by: Harmon on November 23, 2012, 02:10:05 pm

Title: What do you use to clean parts before paint?
Post by: Harmon on November 23, 2012, 02:10:05 pm

I took my intake and valve covers off.  I sandblasted them and they are ready for paint.  I have the intake bolts and other various brackets also ready.  My question is what degreaser do you use to prep for paint..and what kind of rag?

Title: Re: What do you use to clean parts before paint?
Post by: VileZambonie on November 24, 2012, 11:51:37 am

If you have already sandblasted I'd say blow them off with compressed air. Wax and grease remover is fine to use -prime and paint.

Title: Re: What do you use to clean parts before paint?
Post by: Blazin on November 24, 2012, 06:30:55 pm

Blow them off as Vile said. No need to use any degreaser or prep solvent if they are sandblasted clean metal. Prime with a self etching primer, and paint with a high quality engine paint.