Engine Pad paint removal.

[David K.]

Hi Guys;

The engine pad on my 65' was painted Chevy orange along with the rest of the block during restoration. I would like to remove it prior to judging this spring. What would be the best 'product' to use. I'm assuming the paint is enamel.....

Thanks in advance. David K

[Joe R.]

Re: Engine Pad paint removal.

David,

Any paint thinner will do an excellent job as long as you apply just to the surface. You should have no problem. You can clean around the edges with a Q tip.

JR

[Kenneth B.]

Re: Engine Pad paint removal.

Uss a paint stripper and a cotton swab.Oil the pad after all the paint is off

[Dennis O.]

Re: Engine Pad paint removal.

I used a wooden toothpick soaked in paint remover to get the last of the paint out of the letter and number stampings.

[Pancho T.]

Re: Engine Pad paint removal.

Uss a paint stripper and a cotton swab.Oil the pad after all the paint is off

I agree. Bare surface can rust quickly

[David K.]

Re: Engine Pad paint removal.

Thank you very much for the advice. Regards; David K

[Donald A.]

Re: Engine Pad paint removal.

I soaked a small part of a rag with B-12 carb cleaner and held it in place to soften the paint. Then a light rub with repeated fresh moistend B-12 rag.

[Brian D.]

Re: Engine Pad paint removal.

I did exactly what Ken has described. Works quite well.

[Duke W.]

Re: Engine Pad paint removal.

Most engine paints are lacquer based, so lacquer thinner is likely the best solvent other than paint remover. A Q-tip and toothpick as advised should work well.

WD-40 or Armorall will protect the pad from corrosion, but won't pick up dirt as readily as oil.

Duke

[David K.]

Re: Engine Pad paint removal.

Thanks Duke;

Happy Holidays to everyone on the board - all the best for 2015 !

Regards from Montreal; David Kalaydjian