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#382363 01/20/17 02:32 PM
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When my car was being painted, some over spray got under the tarp covering the engine and onto the new spark plug wires. I believe these original style wires have a clear lacquer finish. What is the best way to clean off the paint? If I use lacquer thinner, does that remove the clear coating on the outside? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

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Using LQ thinner used sparingly should be fine
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I would say the lacquer thinner could remove the lacquer coating.
Are you sure the car wwas repainted with lacquer?

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If you are unable to remove the overspray, the wires can be repainted.
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Hello a3alf,

Would mineral spirits work ? I have seen it used as a cleaner for paint brushes.


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The over spray came through the firewall when the lower half of the dash was painted - a light gray. The paint is a single stage polyurethane. I have sent an e-mail to the place I purchased the wire set to see if they can tell me how to remove the over spray WITHOUT damaging the wire set.

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Have you checked with the painter or a paint supplier?


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I have not heard back from Chevs of the 40's where I purchased the wires from. The paint suppler did not want to commit to any remover (too many lawyers in this world I guess). I used some Brakleen on a small spot and it took off the overspray. When the weather gets warmer, I plan on cleaning all the wires and re-applying the clear outer coating. If the wires fail, I will do what I had to do in the past - buy another set.

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HE,

Merely order an new set of wires. Put the old ones in a plastic shopping bag and toss them in the trunk or wherever. Problem solved.

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I used some rubbing compound and it took the over spray right off without removing the gloss lacquer finish.


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