metal wiping prep

[fordman]

i have some parts all sanded down and i'm ready to wipe the finger prints off. what about mineral spirits. that is oily isn't it. what should i use.

[Banjo]

lacquer thinner, carb cleaner or brake cleaner or denatured alcohol. mineral spirits does have some residual petroleum distillates in it, I think, or have been told that in the past.

[fordman]

ok brake and carb cleaner. i knew it was something i had around here.

[basketcase0302]

I've always used laquer thinner and had good results.
Never used any of those others.

Basketcase

[fitzwell]

some sort of prep solvent, Klean easy, etc. You dont want any residue. Do not use carb cleaner, or mineral spirits, as they will leave a film behind.

[Banjo]

wow, I didn't know carb cleaner leaves behind a residue? Is it oily? I have never noticed that. I mostly use lacquer thinner for most anything. There is also stuff sold alot of parts houses and Wally world too, called 3M wax and grease remover that is good