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Cleaning paint from galvanized metal
I have galvanized steering assembly rods out of an old Chris Craft boat that someone painted. I need to get the paint off of these rods but I am afraid of damaging the galvanized metal underneath. Should I use paint thinner or will this damage the galvanized metal? Do you have any suggestions? Thank you.
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John Watkinshobbyist - Little Rock, Arkansas
2003
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Different paints need different solvents, but I'm not aware of organic solvents like turpentine [on eBay or Amazon] , mineral spirits [on eBay or Amazon] , or acetone [on eBay or Amazon] harming galvanized metal.
Ted Mooney, P.E.
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finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2003
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