Petrol Stains

[Disaster Area]

Hi,
After my episodes with the leaky breather hoses I now have some staining caused by the petrol. I thought that carb cleaner would do the trick, but it evaporates too quickly.

My next thought was to use some T Cut and soft wire wool.

Does anyone have any top tips for getting the stain off the swinging arm?

Thanks in advance,
DA

 

[sockpuppet]

More petrol?

 

[MattW]

Hi,
After my episodes with the leaky breather hoses I now have some staining caused by the petrol. I thought that carb cleaner would do the trick, but it evaporates too quickly.

My next thought was to use some T Cut and soft wire wool.

Does anyone have any top tips for getting the stain off the swinging arm?

Thanks in advance,
DA

I wouldn't use wire wool - the swing arm is powder coated - you'll just remove the coating.

I take it you've tried the usual detergent and hot water?

Failing that, you could try a 'renovating' car wax (or t-cut), but go easy as they're abrasive.

 

[cbritton]

I had this on my engine when one of the clips to the tank leaked. It was really noticable and I got quite pissed off about it (as you probably are).

In the end I tried Solvol as it is an abrasive chrome cleaner. This seamed to help. One of the problems was that the more you polish with something like T-CUT, the more it is noticable as the paint around is more matt. To counter this I also used 'wonder wheels' alloy wheel cleaner which took the glossyness off.

After I had finished it is much improved and seems to get better over time. Now you hardly notice it.

Cheers, Colin.

 

[littleredrooster]

The petrol actually stains the coating, so nothing will completely remove it short of re-coating the part.

 

[Steptoe]

I use a chemical called MEK, unfortunately it's not available over the counter as it's pretty potent stuff , but it gets rid of the stains.

 

[oblertone]

Er ...

... Neil, if you're using MEK you better read this before your bits start to itch

 

[motobiker]

... Neil, if you're using MEK you better read this before your bits start to itch

LOL... you sir are a brave man.

 

[alimey4u2]

MEK, Toluene & Acetone will all do the job if used sparingly, however they are all to be used with utmost care...

 

[(RIP) ugg]

I use a chemical called MEK, unfortunately it's not available over the counter as it's pretty potent stuff , but it gets rid of the stains.

methol ethol keytone


proven cancerous affects

I used to use it in the printing trade , till it was banned.

it got yer high, if sniffed from a rag....ah was daft way back then

ugg

 

[swissrob]

... Neil, if you're using MEK you better read this before your bits start to itch

we have it on tap at work( yes just like at the pub) and some blokes wash their hands with it after work. Its good but melts most things!

 

[swissrob]

Hi,
After my episodes with the leaky breather hoses I now have some staining caused by the petrol. I thought that carb cleaner would do the trick, but it evaporates too quickly.

My next thought was to use some T Cut and soft wire wool.

Does anyone have any top tips for getting the stain off the swinging arm?

Thanks in advance,
DA

go to a body shop and ask them for some medium and mild cutting polish and use a small cotton pad or towel and give it a good rub and it will should come off. start wit the mild first!

T-cut type products are very harsh so i would avoid if possible

 

[Disaster Area]

Thanks to all

Hi,
Thanks to everyone who replied. I could probably make some MEK at work, but anything that has that many LD50 tests is probably best left alone!

I've just remembered that I have should have some polishing/buffing compound left from when I re-sprayed my Mini (Fericia? It came in yellow bottle and was expensive, but it did the job) so I shall dig that out and a rag and use the polishing skills built up over many years of bulling boots

I may even take some photos...

DA

 

[kwallace21]

I always use Badgers urine for those type of stains. Young Badgers are better (3 years and under) Their urine seems to more acidic. Dont ask how I found that one out!

 

[D6]

I also used 'wonder wheels' alloy wheel cleaner which took the glossyness off.



Cheers, Colin.

it would do, its acidic

 

[Pukmeister]

I work building helicopter fuel tanks, plenty of MEK and also THF in daily use. Both chemical substances are lethal stuff which will probably dissolve the paintwork or powder coating.

I'd try something more gentle first on an inconspicuous area, like Methylated Spirits.