1. Some members were not receiving emails sent from XJbikes.com. For example: "Forgot your password?" function to reset your password would not send email to some members. I believe this has been resolved now. Please use "Contact Us" form (see page footer link) if you still have email issues. SnoSheriff

    Hello Guest. You have limited privileges and you can't "SEARCH" the forums. Please "Log In" or "Sign Up" for additional functionality. Click HERE to proceed.

Cleaning brake fluid prior to repainting

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by joejr2, Sep 1, 2017.

  1. joejr2

    joejr2 Active Member Premium Member

    Messages:
    713
    Likes Received:
    109
    Trophy Points:
    43
    Location:
    Santa Fe,NM
    I spent a month, off and on, doing the front brakes on my xj750 seca project and spilled a whole lot of brake fluid. I took paint off the forks, calipers, anti dives, valve covers, headers and frame. No problem, I can repaint.
    What I need to know is, how do I neutralize the brake fluid on these surfaces before I sand and repaint ? Is there a specialised solvent or common cleaner that will do the job?
     
    joejr2, Sep 1, 2017
    #1
  2. Dadoseven

    Dadoseven Active Member

    Messages:
    195
    Likes Received:
    124
    Trophy Points:
    43
    Location:
    Omaha
    A good detergent and water will get most of it. Brake fluid (DOT 3,4) mixes with water. Follow up with something to remove any residual grease, alcohol or a commercial paint-prep degreaser as you would normally.
     
    Dadoseven, Sep 1, 2017
    #2

Share This Page