How do You Remove Paint From Rubber?

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  1. rthomas771

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    I trying to remove paint from a filler neck seal and I'm not having much luck with WD40. I'm afraid to use paint remover, acetone or brake fluid thinking it will deteriorate the rubber. Anyone have a tried and true remedy?

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    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    Hi Jeff - old body shop trick was to coat Vasoline on that paint before going home and then the next day it would be softened up enought to gently scrape off. Now I learned this trick way back in the stoneage of car paints. New paints, I have no idea if it works but it can't hurt the rubber.

    A little OOOO steelwool comes in handy too. Can use the steelwool and that WD40 together.

    If that all fails, the supply shops have a bumper stripper in a spray can that is safe for rubber.

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    Fast Orange, on a rag. You can buy those seals new for under 20 bucks. :)
     
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    lacquer thinner/acetone works well just dont soak it..put it on a rag and wipe it down..but for less than $20 id just buy a new one
     
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    I think he is trying to keep the car orginal...:rofl2:
     
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    I will buy a new one instead of messing with this one.
     
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    marhyde trim black and lightly dust the boot with paint.
     
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    National Parts Depot p/n 9008-1A $19.95
     
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    I have some used ones saved (I don't know why) if somebody needs one.
     
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    From my experience I know they are hard to find used in good condition. Everyone I seen in the junkyard is either torn or the only thing left was the outer ring. Melvin’s Classic Ford Parts is in the next town over and I can get one from them for $22 and save a few dollars on shipping and install it the same day.
     
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    My NPD filler neck seal only lasted 1 year before it dry rotted into junk, and the car wasn't even out of the garage yet...
     
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    Did you take it back? They have always stood behind everything they sell.
     
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    Ahhhh...maybe there is a good reason I am hanging on to these used ones!!!
     
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    I think brake parts are made from a different kind of rubber. Kinda like different kinds of plastic. I notice today that WD40 is working but it's not in a big hurry.
     
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    After spending a few nights with WD40 and a little orange flavor Gojo the seal looks like a different guy (y)...

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