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Brake Fluid and Paint Damage

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angelfj1

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The 250 has an area near the PDWA where brake fluid has leaked and lifted the paint. The primer appears to me intact underneath and no bare metal is visible. This winter, the engine bay will be in for a complete re-sray. So, current "repairs" will be temporary. Question: What's the best way to cover this area temporarily and how should the area be prepared prior to painting. What's the best cleaner for an area that has been soaked with Dot 3. Can I use aerosol cans? Color is BRG but this area is not so noticable.
 
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I would imagine that wax/degreaser from a paint supply would work fine.

CRC Brakleen would also work, but I think the can states not to get it on our paint. Probably too harsh.

I've ordered acrylic enamel in spray cans from Tower Paint - they'll match your color if you give them a paint code. Very satisfied customer, and it's an exact match. It's about $12 a can and they ship UPS.

https://www.towerpaint.com/customcans.html
 
When you respray this winter, are you going to strip the existing paint or just paint over?
If you plan to strip it, I would just clean very thoroughly with a paint prep solvent. Scuff the surface with a light abrasive such as a Scotch Brite pad and brush paint it.
If you plan to paint over existing paint, I would clean very thoroughly; sand entire area, feather in the rough edges using a glaze filler if necessary. I would again apply the paint by hand since it is temporary. You can sand out any paint imperfections later when you respray, but your foundation will be good.
Aerosols and sprays can make a major mess and will require a lot of time masking and cleaning. Time that can be better spent during the driving season.
 
I second the use of Prep-sol or or equivalant and heartily agree with the Tower Paint recommendation.

They sent me an exact color match for Triumph Racing Green and Ii think their cans spray with a lower pressure or more controlled spray so one can use them for small jobs without a lot of overspray.
 
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