Removing grease/oil

Big Red Man · Jul 24, 2011

I want to do some re-painting on IHC metal. What is best to remove grease/oil? I am thinking rag and paint thinner? Thanks. p.s. I intend to use Ospho on rusted areas.

Tom Fleming · Jul 24, 2011

Are you looking to degrease the whole tractor, or just specific parts? For parts, I use kerosene to remove most of the crud. I then give them a once over with brake clean to prep for painting.

Whole tractor? Steam Jenny is most effective if you have access to one. If not, the engine degreaser and a pressure washer also works.

IMHO.

Wayne in MN · Jul 24, 2011

Use the cheapest, stinkiest oven cleaner you can find. Then spray off with hot water & pressure washer.

F-Dean · Jul 24, 2011

I prefer cheap oven cleaner for large parts like an engine and E-85 for individual parts.

Big Red Man · Jul 24, 2011

Thanks to all who replied! This is a great discussion forum!

dhermesc · Jul 25, 2011

Gas and an old paint brush works for me.

rustyfarmall · Jul 25, 2011

Mineral spirits works very well also and is not nearly as harmful to your skin as gasoline or diesel fuel, plus it doesn't stink quite as much.

rhtx55 · Jul 25, 2011

All the above work to varying degrees, after you are satisfied all the grease has been removed and right before applying any primer, use thinner on a rag and wipe it down thoroughly. Get a new clean rag & do it again, when it evaporates, you are ready to shoot the primer.

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