what is best way to remove brake fluid from metal so I can repaint?

Question

clutch M/cylinder was leaking on firewall and floorboard and any paint that was there is gone and I want to reseal the metal

Answer 1

Follow the Kbs Coatings 3 step system:
1.) Clean & degrease w/AquaKlean until all brake fluid is thoroughly removed.
2.) Prep w/RustBlast to etch the metal & provide a zinc phosphate coating for new paint adhesion.
3.) Seal w/RustSeal for a permanent nonporous seal that will protect against rust & corrosion.

Answer 2

Gosh they want to kill you!

Soap and water followed up by a nice sanding of the edges should get it ready for a paint touch up.

All this crazy chemical stuff is flat dangerous and will only extend the paint damage area.

If you insist on chemicals you could wipe the entire area with a rag dipped in mineral spirits to remove any oily residue.

Thats it

ASE Auto tech 30 years, Shop Owner, British car restorer(Know about leaks!)

Answer 3

hot pressure washer with degreaser, then sanding off ,anything that look like rust.

the sanding off is mandatory,since the brake fluid penetrade the metal and ,in hot conditions ,pop out the new paint.

there is not liquid that can take it out of the metal.only sanding


yes, automotive painting experience.

Answer 4

Spray spilled brake fluid with brake clean, or a much cheaper alternative is to by a container of Methyl Hydrate & transfer it to squirt bottle.
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Answer 5

Acetone,toluene or xylene will work to"dry" the metal. Get most of it off first with Engine degreaser

Answer 6

Use Acetone

Answer 7

use turpentine to break it up, wipe it up, then use laundry detergent mixed with a bit of water to break up the turpentine, then use tapwater to get rid of the detergent soapy stuff, then dry it. You're good to go.

Answer 8

Sulfuric acid ten percent should do it if not then stronger but you do have to be very carefull.

Answer 9

use some engine degreaser.if it works on the engine,it should work on that.

Answer 10

water