Cleaning paint: What to use?

[EagerBeaver71]

G'day, Just a quick question, I have MDF boards painted with black satin enamel, they have all been wet sanded (600grit) to a smooth finish ready for clear coat. What do I use to clean and get rid of the finger marks and general grime so I dont get any fisheye or cratering when applying the clear?

Really would appreciate any help - Thanks :U

[joez]

I use a product called prepsol which I bought from : Paintmobile (http://www.paintmobile.com.au/osc/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=431)



Most hardware stores sell a wax and grease remover (bunnings have it near the linseed oil, turps and metho etc..) I am not sure how they compare though, I am guessing they are similar products just with different branding.


Wax and Grease Remover Diggers Il 17060-61dig - Bunnings Warehouse (http://www.bunnings.com.au/products_product_wax-and-grease-remover-diggers-il-1706061dig_P1210255.aspx?search=wax+and+grease&searchType=any&searchSubType=products)

joez

[rsser]

Sugar soap? Meths?

[EagerBeaver71]

I use a product called prepsol which I bought from : Paintmobile (http://www.paintmobile.com.au/osc/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=431)



Most hardware stores sell a wax and grease remover (bunnings have it near the linseed oil, turps and metho etc..) I am not sure how they compare though, I am guessing they are similar products just with different branding.


Wax and Grease Remover Diggers Il 17060-61dig - Bunnings Warehouse (http://www.bunnings.com.au/products_product_wax-and-grease-remover-diggers-il-1706061dig_P1210255.aspx?search=wax+and+grease&searchType=any&searchSubType=products)

joez

Hi Joe, thanks for the reply, will the Diggers be ok on the sanded paint surface?

[joez]

Hi Joe, thanks for the reply, will the Diggers be ok on the sanded paint surface?

I have used it on Lacquer and 2pack without a problem. You should be ok, but if possible its worth testing on the back of the peice or on scrap.

[EagerBeaver71]

I have used it on Lacquer and 2pack without a problem. You should be ok, but if possible its worth testing on the back of the peice or on scrap.

Thanks mate, just sent the misses out to get me some from bunnings :D

[joez]

Thanks mate, just sent the misses out to get me some from bunnings :D

Lets us know how it went, and how the hell you convinced your Mrs to go to Bunnings to get it! :oo: