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Best method to safely remove overspray on engine plates?

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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 12:55 PM
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Best method to safely remove overspray on engine plates?
I picked up some plates recently that have heavy overspray on them. I've been using gas and a rag to lil avail. What can I do to speed this up safely? Thanks
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 01:10 PM
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Razor blade?
paint thinner?


I seriously don't think you're going to hurt anything.
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 09:28 PM
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 11:07 PM
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Lacquer thinner works great just don't breath the fumes you might forget what you are doing
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 12:52 PM
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Carb Cleaner.
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 09:58 PM
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Carb Cleaner.
Even Brake Cleaner will take paint off... I accidentally wiped most of the E off of a 22RE's sticker when I was cleaning up my sister's engine.
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 11:14 PM
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ON the compression surface? Razor blade.

On the outside? Acetone or brake cleaner, then pressure wash.
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