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Cleaning paint from galvanized metal
I have galvanized steering assembly rods out of an old Chris Craft boat that someone painted. I need to get the paint off of these rods but I am afraid of damaging the galvanized metal underneath. Should I use paint thinner or will this damage the galvanized metal? Do you have any suggestions? Thank you.
Happy Holidays.
John Watkinshobbyist - Little Rock, Arkansas
2003
Different paints need different solvents, but I'm not aware of organic solvents like turpentine ⇦ this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] , mineral spirits ⇦ this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] , or acetone ⇦ this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] Warning! highly Flammable! harming galvanized metal.
Ted Mooney, P.E.
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finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2003
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