[C2] Engine pad ?
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Engine pad ?
Best method to clean a painted pad deck without damaging the broach markings the pad was painted over with Chevy orange paint
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Lacquer thinner and a rag. Oh, and some elbow grease.
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Agree 100% with the recommendations in posts 2 and 3 above but do have an additional suggestion along those lines. Cut and fold a clean rag in the shape of the pad and fit it on there, saturated with the solvent. Let it soak on there for a day or so - at least overnight. That will soften up the paint before you start the manual
rubbing, both making it easier and faster.
rubbing, both making it easier and faster.
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Acetone and toothpicks to get the paint out of the letters. A guitar string can be useful for that too. If you are careful even a straight pick like from harbor freight set. I'd soak it with acetone and try a toothpick first. Maybe brake cleaner or brake fluid could do it.