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Apr 14, 2006 | 04:40 PM

wildman378

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quick paint stripping question

I need to strip my block I think I read where someone said nothing works better than ATF or was it brake fluid.....I forgot, anyone got any tips? if not I'll go with reg ole paint stripper of some sort.

Apr 14, 2006 | 05:04 PM

JustForFun

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I dont think ATF or Brake Fluid either one is gonna do the job.

Apr 15, 2006 | 10:59 AM

RPOL36

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I think you're thinking of carb cleaner, someone correct me if I'm wrong.

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Apr 15, 2006 | 11:40 AM

houstonvett

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Try Easy Off oven cleaning material works well to clean blocks and transmissions to bare metal, houstonvett

Apr 15, 2006 | 12:29 PM

gator79

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RPOL36

I think you're thinking of carb cleaner, someone correct me if I'm wrong.

thats what I used I had 4 cans in the shop already, worked great

Apr 15, 2006 | 12:48 PM

RPOL36

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Try Easy Off oven cleaning material works well to clean blocks and transmissions to bare metal, houstonvett

wow it not just cleans but is capable of stripping the paint off the block? wow thats some stuff kitchen cleaner! I'll try that on my next engine pull.