Carb cleaner safe for Atlas MFC paint?

[JPMacG]

I'm thinking of using carb cleaner or brake cleaner on my gunked up Atlas MFC. Will it damage the paint or the Change O Matic little window?

 

[34_40]

I think it will be fine if you don't leave it on there for a long time.

I've been dabbing at mine with Laquer Thinner on a soft rag to remove the gunk... works good and really cleans well.

But the smell leaves much to be desired..uch:

 

[wa5cab]

I don't think that I would risk using carb cleaner on the little window.

Robert D.

 

[gregg]

carb cleaner will eat some plastic windows and paint to different degs.

 

[rafe]

I use it for carbs and some other bare metal situations ...not on paint or plastic ....Brake cleaner is a little less risky but I don't use it on plastic or paint

 

[The Liberal Arts Garage]

I'm thinking of using carb cleaner or brake cleaner on my gunked up Atlas MFC. Will it damage the paint or the Change O Matic little window?

No.....BLJHB

 

[w9jbc]

id stick to mineral spirits myself

 

[JPMacG]

OK. I'll try mineral spirits - I happen to have a gallon or two.
Thanks everyone.

 

[Andre]

Engine cleaner also works well, used it to clean up my mill. Smells but works great.

 

[cjtoombs]

The brake cleaner is basically spray acetone and I have searched and found no over the counter spray or can (like Rustoleum in the quart can) that will stand up to it. The original paint on the Atlases may stand up to it, I have not tried it. The only paint that I have found that withstands it with no damage is automotive grade paint, I use acrylic enamel. I searched for a paint to withstand it because I love to use it around the shop for cleanup. It's kind of a bummer to spray off the grease and dirt and watch the paint come off with it. Also, I would test it on any plastic in a small place before I tried it.