Anti-Splatter Removal Methods?

Date 08-02-2012 19:35

Anyone with experience in removal of anti splatter from stainless steel?

Normally we do not allow anti splatter to be used on SS that is to be painted because it tends to leach thru leaving a "fisheye" appearance on the painted surface.

Have tried solvents followed by power washing to no avail.

Thanks in advance,
QCRobert

By Superflux (****)

Date 08-03-2012 06:04

I have used "Simple Green" for cleaning up pipe and fittings/hardware on Medical Oxygen systems.
Never used it for A/S, but it might be worth a try. Perhaps inject in the pressure washer for a deep cleaning.

Does the A/S show up under UV light? If so, that could put you one step ahead B4 a paint application.

By 46.00

Date 08-03-2012 07:25

Have you tried Pickling Pastes to remove the anti spatter? I know they are an added Health and Safety issue in the use of them, but I would imagine they would remove any residue left over?

http://www.avestafinishing.com/products/pickling-paste/greenone%E2%84%A2-120.aspx

http://www.avestafinishing.com/products/cleaning.aspx

By qcrobert (***)

Date 08-03-2012 12:39

Good suggestions, will try both.

Thanks guys,
QCRobert

By DaveBoyer (*****)

Date 08-05-2012 05:32

The fisheye is probably caused by silicone in the anti spatter.

We used to use "silicheck" when repainting cars [30+ years ago], it is a silicone paint aditive. It makes the paint wet the silicone and not make a fiseye, but it makes the paint run easily too.

You might check with an auto body supply and see if they have a cleaner for removing silicone.