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    Solvent to dissolve shoe polish release agent?


    Have scraped/wiped/scoured quite a bit but still have some clear shoe polish in some hard to reach places.

    What is a good solvent etc to get this stuff out. Action is currently stripped so can immerse if need be.

    Thanks, Matt.

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    I have never worried about a small amount of polish. Actually I have never seen that much access after buffing prior to bedding. You did use neutral right?
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    I did use neutral, yes. I'd just like to get the remnants out, it's a stainless action if that matters.

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    I would lean toward lacquer thinner, but I would apply it with a Q-Tip on the underside just in case.

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    Never mind the Q-Tip on SS.

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    Cigarette lighter fluid (Ronsonol). Very handy mild solvent to have around.
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    I used mineral spirits.

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    WD-40 should clean it up.

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    I’m going to go out on a limb and suggest you use the wife’s hair dryer.

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    What's it gonna hurt leaving it there?
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    Butane torch will melt out.

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    Nothing, I just don't like the residue.

    Thanks for the tips, will let you know how it turns out.

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    I have left it on after bedding and buffing. Never saw any problem.

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    I like the walmart brand (super tech) carb cleaner. I use it and a old toothbrush to remove lots of crud and other stuff like that. If that stuff will not take it off, not much out there will.
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    OR - What do the shoeshine guys daub onto a shoe to get rid of the old polish before applying new? That absolutely has to work. It is what it was designed for.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fotheringill View Post
    OR - What do the shoeshine guys daub onto a shoe to get rid of the old polish before applying new? That absolutely has to work. It is what it was designed for.
    Heat: how or what device you choose doesn’t much matter, Hell you could steam/boil it on the stovetop if you wanted.

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    Brake Parts Cleaner on a tooth brush will get it out of tight spots. I have been known to polish the release agent (shoe polish) and leave it as a protectant.
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    Same degreaser that you (should have) used before applying the release agent (sounds counter-intuitive, but surfaces should be de-greased before, well, greasing them...)

    Brake cleaner, acetone, TCE- all will remove it.

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    A little mineral spirits, a bronze brush and a wash in scalding hot water- clean as a whistle!

    Thanks to all for the great replies.

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