De-greasing tank paint

[andyb]

I've got some tech-grip to put on the bike (a bit like stomp grip) & in the instructions it says de-grease tank paint with carb/brake cleaner. Just wanted to double check it's OK to use this on the paintwork as I'm a bit wary?

Cheers

[Drew Carey]

Just a suggestion, take of the pillion seat and try it on a bit of paint under there or under the main seat.

[xXBADGERXx]

Zippo lighter fuel will do the job and is safe , or you can use Isopropyl Alcohol .

[philbut]

i use engine degreaser on my paint and its always been fine, just make sure you wash it all off with pleanty of water afterwards. brake cleaner should be fine too.

[andyb]

Zippo lighter fuel will do the job and is safe , or you can use Isopropyl Alcohol .

I've got alcohol swabs, I'll give that a try in the morning. I'll come & get you though if it takes the paint off! :)

[xXBADGERXx]

As long as it is Isopropyl Alcohol you will be fine , I work in an optronics company and we use Iso on glass and plastics as it`s oil based , evaporates quite quickly , leaves no marks or grease behind and doesn`t damage any of our protected surfaces :D

I used Zippo lighter fuel to desticker my Orange mountain bike frame before applying fresh Decals , worked a treat , didn`t damage the paint and was available from local stores .

[andyb]

As long as it is Isopropyl Alcohol you will be fine , I work in an optronics company and we use Iso on glass and plastics as it`s oil based , evaporates quite quickly , leaves no marks or grease behind and doesn`t damage any of our protected surfaces :D

I used Zippo lighter fuel to desticker my Orange mountain bike frame before applying fresh Decals , worked a treat , didn`t damage the paint and was available from local stores .

Yep it's definitely IPA.[-o<

[xXBADGERXx]

Test it on a safe area first just in case they have anything else in the mix as it were , but I`m confidant that you are good to go :D

[Dangerous Dave]

Test it on a spot under the tank if you are not 100% sure.