Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Info - head prep for painting ; cleaners preferred...

[Davis Martin <martin-davis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I use MEK and when I didn't have that I used brake cleaner.

 Davis

Jerry <gremlingts@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Ok, since I'm contemplating moving on with the '74 engine top-end 
> rebuild and re-assembly, I want to paint the head instead of leaving 
> it greasy/oily metal. I bought some metallic gold engine paint ( Since 
> the car IS gold, or bronze, I figured I'd customize it rather than 
> paint it the orginal Turqoise color ). So, will Brake Cleaner do the 
> trick for stripping the oily residue off the head, and leave a non-
> residue finish for the paint to stick to? I believe that's what I 
> remember from asking last year when I thought I might get to it , but 
> couldn't. The head is currently off the block, it's a rebuilt 3-angle 
> valve '83 head going on a '74 block. I have an Edelbrock valve cover 
> to fit it, too. And an aluminum intake with 4-bbl mounting. So this 
> little '74 should scoot when I'm done with it. :) 
> But, let's not get ahead ( ahem! LOL ) of
>  myself...cleaning the 
> head, and painting. Any suggestions welcomed. Thanks, 
>
> Jerry , itching in Virginia to get started ... and finished!
>
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