wires....solvents???

[Dirty58]

So Ive been cleaning up my engine compartment wiring...after undoing a few bundles of wires to replace weak links in the "loom" .Im now left with a few STICKY wires Id like to clean them an rewrap with elec. tape...heres the problem.... What to clean them up with?? I have a few types of solvents in the garage and Id like to use somthing I allready have rather then buy sum new stuff.... I dont wanna harm the wires or leave a residue that could affect the newlly applied tape........

 

[eugene vik]

solvent

carb clean or brake clean should do watch paint w carb clean

did my carbs and tripower intake and stripped some paint on ends of heads from carb clean

 

[ozmon]

sticky wire solvent

Maybe you could try cotton swabs and vinegar,shouldnt leave a residue

 

[chop509]

Lacquer thinner.

 

[Gastrick]

Lacquer thinner.

Or if you wish to use something milder, some "Pre-Kleano" or other paint prep wax and grease remover should do the trick.

 

[Donald]

gluegone it works great if you can find it

 

[tiny1]

WD-40 cleans most anything as well

 

[barberochris]

I would go with brake clean. If you're afraid of hurting any finishes in the surrounding area, then you could spray it on a rag and ipe the wires.