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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: dfrye on January 23, 2019, 06:28:20 PM

Title: Removing old fish oil
Post by: dfrye on January 23, 2019, 06:28:20 PM
I had a minor scrape on my 4wd a few years ago and put some fish oil on it. It dribbled down and I didn't think anything of it. I came to waxing the car a few weeks ago and tried to remove the excess fish oil, but nothing seems to get it off. I've tried automotive thinners, petrol, metho, but it just doesn't budge. Anyone got any other ideas.

//dean
Title: Re: Removing old fish oil
Post by: Citroënbender on January 23, 2019, 06:34:53 PM
Yes, been there done that!

Have you tried wax-and-grease remover (AKA "Prepsol") or Shellite™️ (naphtha)?
Title: Re: Removing old fish oil
Post by: Pseudonym on January 24, 2019, 02:39:07 AM
Yeah far as I'm aware mechanical removal of the surface affected is the only way - wire wheel or sander etc. Gets into spaces way too small for other solvents.

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Title: Re: Removing old fish oil
Post by: bazzbazz on January 24, 2019, 08:38:06 PM
Hammer & Cold Chisel ?  ???
Title: Re: Removing old fish oil
Post by: bonno on January 24, 2019, 09:00:34 PM
You could try Oompf spray on product (goo and stain remover) available from hardware store. You may have to apply heat with hair drier as indicated by Sportiva, if hard and won't shift on its own.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/oomph-250ml-goo-and-stain-remover_p4470014
Title: Re: Removing old fish oil
Post by: carlo rossi on January 25, 2019, 10:02:57 AM
I believe sharks like fish !!!
no seriously brake cleaner BUT be warned if its acrylic paint it will take it off
the first thing i would do is use fresh fish oil on it it will absorb some of the moisture and shou;d be able to get it off
apply to a small rag tape it on and leave overnight