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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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