Recommended lathe outside protection?

[DiogenesIIParticipant @diogenesii]

If you vigorously test a small inconspicuous patch with a solvent-dampened rag, you will be able to see straight away whether there is dissolved paint on the rag..

If you do use a strong solvent like petrol, work a bit of oil into exposed surfaces as you go – the solvent action seems to strip all oily residues from bare metal completely and rust starts to form on them with more-or-less immediate results, otherwise..

[J HancockParticipant @jhancock95746]

As a 'spray-on ', Dinitrol 77B , will be there long after the Waxoil has gone.

[choochoo_balooParticipant @choochoo_baloo]

Posted by Steviegtr on 07/08/2021 22:22:31:

Petrol will do the job fine . It does not attack paint. But personally i would try white spirit. No fags in the mouth either.

If that is no good then good old Gunk.

Steve.

Edited By Steviegtr on 07/08/2021 22:23:44

Are you sure both petrol and white spirit do *not* attack hardened paint, Steve? I've read contradictory advice elsewhere…! Obvs want to be sure before slapping it on.

Edited By choochoo_baloo on 09/08/2021 00:30:53

[not done it yetParticipant @notdoneityet]

I personally wouldn’t recommend you get anywhere near flammable liquids. Try traffic film removers, etc.

[Robert ButlerParticipant @robertbutler92161]

Given the lathe may have been repainted or wearing different types of paint (instruction plates not excluded) the only reliable answer to the question is check on an inconspicuous area.

Robert Butler

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