[kzem1]

Does anyone know of an easier/faster way to get off Cosmoline than WD-40/Brakeleen, my finernails and/or Scotch Brite heavy duty scrub sponge?

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[flash]

sand blaster is easier, but part removal makes it take longer

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[kzem1]

I'm sure that would work but I am looking for something that will work with the car put together. Tons of it all over the bottom of everything. It comes off with what i am using but it takes forever. LOL

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[flash]

understood. yeah - i removed it with brakleen too, and yes, it was a slow process

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[paulzebo]

Many moons ago, when I was working on Opels, the replacement blocks came covered with the stuff. We used Kerosene and a brush. It melted the cosmoline with a little brushing. Later we had to change to mineral spirits. It was ok but the kerosene was better.

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[Bulti]

[quote name='paulzebo' timestamp='1405742467' post='160284']Many moons ago, when I was working on Opels, the replacement blocks came covered with the stuff. We used Kerosene and a brush. It melted the cosmoline with a little brushing. Later we had to change to mineral spirits. It was ok but the kerosene was better.[/quote]



Opels? They sell Opels in the States?

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[paulzebo]

Used to. Buick stopped importing the German Opel after 1975. Like I said, it was many moons ago. Cadillac had a brief affair importing the Opel in 1997-2001 naming the Opel Omega a Cadillac Catera. Back to the cosmoline, if my memory is right, we had to stop using kerosene due to the flammability of it. Plus back the 70's we didn't use gloves much. Caused some health issues with a few "mechanics" as we were called them back in the day.

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[Spyderman]

I've had excellent results removing the factory applied Cosmoline from the undercarriage, and other parts coated with the stuff, using paint thinner and a toothbrush, or a small brass bristle brush. I buy the gallon can of the generic paint thinner that Home Depot sells, which I also use in my parts washer. Works great removing grease and oily buildup on parts too. Wear rubber or surgical gloves to ensure you don't have a lot of contact with your skin and the paint thinner. Stuff can cause a mild chemical burn with extended exposure on bare skin.

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[kzem1]

Thanks for the ideas.

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