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    Default Cleaning paint: What to use?

    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

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    I use a product called prepsol which I bought from : Paintmobile



    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

    joez

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    Sugar soap? Meths?
    Cheers, Ern

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    Quote Originally Posted by joez View Post
    I use a product called prepsol which I bought from : Paintmobile



    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

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by sheeny71 View Post
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by joez View Post
    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by sheeny71 View Post
    Thanks mate, just sent the misses out to get me some from bunnings
    Lets us know how it went, and how the hell you convinced your Mrs to go to Bunnings to get it!

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