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Bill Schlatterer

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 195

Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 7:20 am Post subject: Cleaning Oil off the raw Cowl

My engine came loaded with preservative which leaked out onto the interior of the raw cowl while fitting the spinner.  Just wondering if there is something special to remove the oil from the bare interior fiberglass surface or should I just use acetone or lacquer thinner or similar.   I have some less potent oil and grease remover for paint prep but really wanted it all off.  My fallback for anything petrol related has been always been lacquer thinner but I didn't know how it might react on the unfinished surface,….. I'm even starting to like the smell of it   

Thanks, help appreciated   

Bill S  

7a Ark   

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Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 7:43 am Post subject: Cleaning Oil off the raw Cowl

I have used a product called Smart and Final de greaser. I  get it at a chain of discount grocery stores on the west coast. It looks and  smells like Windex but I don't think it is the same. I have used it full  strength as a non flammable parts wash and cut about 50/50 with water on painted  surfaces with no ill effect. I would have no problem using it on fiberglass. ACS  or Sporty's might have something similar if you don't find a Smart and Final in  your area. A janitorial supply might also be a good bet.

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My engine came loaded with preservative which leaked  out onto the interior of the raw cowl while fitting the spinner.  Just  wondering if there is something special to remove the oil from the bare interior  fiberglass surface or should I just use acetone or lacquer thinner or  similar.   I have some less potent oil and grease remover for paint  prep but really wanted it all off.  My fallback for anything petrol related  has been always been lacquer thinner but I didn't know how it might react on the  unfinished surface,….. I'm even starting to like the smell of it  

Thanks, help appreciated  

Bill S 

7a  Ark  

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Dale Ensing

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Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 9:16 am Post subject: Cleaning Oil off the raw Cowl

Bill,

 I also had some preservative oil leak on to the  inside of my cowl before I sealed it. I used one of the aerosol spray products  used for oil based stain removal from clothing. Spray it on the oil area and let  it dry. It will absorb the oil and even draw out the oil from the raw  fiberglass. Buy it in the laundry products isle at the super  market.

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Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:55 pm Post subject: Cleaning Oil off the raw Cowl

Bill, Clean it with acetone and when you finish fitting the cowl, prime and paint it inside to make cleaup easier. 



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