Members bassman1956 Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 ... that safely removes paint from most plastics? I think tranny, but just don't remember. Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JacieFB Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 Tranny fluid safely removes contents from stomach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 ... that safely removes paint from most plastics? I think tranny, but just don't remember. Anyone? Brake fluid, or is that brakes fluid... Actually, I dont think the second one would be too good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members misterhinkydink Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 ... that safely removes paint from most plastics? I think tranny, but just don't remember. Anyone? brake fluid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bottom End Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 "Tranny fluid" sounds a bit... sordid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thelurker Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 Brake fluid will remove paint from pretty much anything. I'm not sure how safely, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members solderjunkie Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 oven cleaner works better... the petroleum content in brake fluid will soak into the plastic and leach through any new finish you apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phildogger Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 Brake Fluid Dot 3 onlyEasy OffSuper Clean (the best at removing paint from plastic) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted November 4, 2008 CMS Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 ... that safely removes paint from most plastics? I think tranny, but just don't remember. Anyone? It's brake fluid. Soak the object in it for a few hours, and most of the paint will come right off, the paint in crevices will come off with a stiff plastic brush. [/formermodeltraingeek] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members misterhinkydink Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 oven cleaner works better... the petroleum content in brake fluid will soak into the plastic and leach through any new finish you apply. There isn't any petroleum in DOT 3 brake fluid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members no-logic Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 There isn't any petroleum in DOT 3 brake fluid.Right on. Petroleum swells and deteriorates rubber. Bad for brake seals and cups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members solderjunkie Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 There isn't any petroleum in DOT 3 brake fluid. alcohol content... sorry. alcohol will bond with plastic as easily as petro products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roger in the sky Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 Tranny fluid safely removes contents from stomach. that's what's wrong with "abstanance only" policies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted November 4, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 Thanks guys!I used to use it a lot, but that was like 20 years ago. More. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brake Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 Brake fluid, or is that brakes fluid... Actually, I dont think the second one would be too good. hey now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fealach Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 "Tranny fluid" sounds a bit... sordid. I almost laughed, but the nausea won out. Good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ec437 Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 Careful. Brake fluid will react in plastics in such a way as to cause them to crack, even after you clean it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members King Kashue Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 This thread is totally not what I thought it was going to be about... C7 is going to be really disappointed as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JacieFB Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 This thread is totally not what I thought it was going to be about... C7 is going to be really disappointed as well... I tried. Sincerely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fealach Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 Can't wait for the parody thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oddsock Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 don't forget that brake fluid is quite flammable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brake Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 don't forget that brake fluid is quite flammable. So is used transmission fluid. I was at a bonfire in a friends backyard when I was like 9, he comes out of the house with a bottle of red Gatorade and asks if I want a drink. I start to take a sip and it tastes like wax, so I spit it out onto the fire. whooooooosh! Mother{censored}er found it on a shelf in his basement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Destructobot Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 Brake fluid is some of the most caustic, horrible stuff ever created. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted November 5, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 On most plastics, it's just fine. Polystyrenes, a piece of cake. Does as good if not better than paint removers designed for plastics, and less likely to etch or embrittle them. Used it many times. Motorcycle parts, model railroads, plastics around the house. Don't leave it soaking for 6 weeks, and wash it good when you're done, and there's no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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