removing oil coat off of new coupler?

[Darren Nemeth]

I bought a new coupler and it is coated with oil to prevent rust. I want to spray paint this thing with primer and paint but how do I get the oil completely off? Does Acetone work?

 

[marlboro180]

Re: removing oil coat off of new coupler?

Yup, just put it in a squirt bottle and spray it off. Then wipe with a clean cloth.
Lather , rinse, repeat.

 

[Bifflefan]

Re: removing oil coat off of new coupler?

A 3.00 can of degreaser works good too.

 

[rentprop1]

Re: removing oil coat off of new coupler?

even cheaper, wal-mart carb cleaner I think is $ 1.58

 

[cpubud]

Re: removing oil coat off of new coupler?

carb cleaner or brake cleaner is the way to go.

 

[4JawChuck]

Re: removing oil coat off of new coupler?

Contact cleaner leaves no residue.

 

[Splat]

Re: removing oil coat off of new coupler?

Go to autozone and get the valucraft carb cleaner, I think it's like $1.29 a can and have a ball. It won't leave a residue either.

Bill

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: removing oil coat off of new coupler?

Acetone is fine....use it.
Better than carb spray before painting. If you use carb spray then it will need to be washed in soap and water before paint will stick to it.

 

[boat1010]

Re: removing oil coat off of new coupler?

Just take it to the car wash and spray it down good.

 

[Darren Nemeth]

Re: removing oil coat off of new coupler?

Just take it to the car wash and spray it down good.

With degreaser! Sounds like the best and quickest method. Thanks.

I still have to wash the fiberglass strands off my hood from this summer! lol Will do both the same day. Thanks!