Tips for removing primer over spray from a welder??

[JS624]

Hey guys
just bought a millermatic 251 mig welder from a fab shop that was closing down.
anyway they managed to almost entirely cover the welder in rust color primer including the front panel that has the controls and digital display. I'm hoping you guys have some tips for me in removing said primer without damaging the display and without removing as much of the original miller blue paint as possible.
thanks

 

[missed]

Clay bar kit.


Lots of rubbing, but it gets the job done.


https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G101.../dp/B00063X7KG

 

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a little acetone on a rag.... stop when you start seeing paint on the rag that isnt over spray.

 

[Dtarget]

Would avoid using acetone on some plastics. If you do, try a test area first. You see if you can get a replacemnt display cover?

 

[oneshot86]

be very very careful with the white labeling, for lack of better terms...
the overspray on the sides of the machine could be broke with thinners and wiped away, then paint polished...
but again the white will smear, with as little as citrus degreaser

 

[mtrmn]

I'm sure millerwelds.com can supply all new decals etc. May be able to find them on ebay as well. I've seen lots of decal kits on there for tractors etc.

 

[shootist2004]

laquer thinner

 

[Mike Casselton]

I've taken overspray off with magic erasers.
Another option is unused dryer sheets soaked in soapy water.
The white on plastic is super easy to remove as noted above, be careful.

 

[niteshooter]

I used simple green, rags and lots of elbow grease to get the same overspray off my truck once. But it was speckled coverage, not a full coat. Less harsh than acetone but might take off the white lettering on the display panel. Glass cleaner and a razor blade gets it off glass well.