Will white spirits/mineral spirits harm clear coat?
03-10-06, 11:06 AM
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Will white spirits/mineral spirits harm clear coat?
I've got a little Frame Saver residue on the outside of my new frame. Would cleaning it up with white spirits/mineral spirits harm the clear coat? If so, does anyone have any suggestions of what to clean it up with?
03-10-06, 10:30 PM
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I don't know if it will work on what you're dealing with, but I use furniture oil like Pledge to clean my frame to clean off grease smudges. I believe that it contains mineral spirits or distillates, and it hasn't harmed the finish o.fn my white bike. WD-40 works too. It won't work on water soluble gunk like dried sports drink.
03-11-06, 10:43 AM
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Treat your bike finish exactly as you would your car. Use a solvent to remove stubborn stains like tar spots, but then use a detergent and water to remove the solvent. You can also use any brand name car wax for shine and extra protection.
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