Removing hinge grease

[Carlososos]

A previous owner has gone mad with what looks like white grease all over the hinges and body work around it. It’s a bit gritty now. What’s the best way to remove the majority of it?

[steveo3002]

degreaser and a stiff brush?

[Carlososos]

steveo3002 said:

degreaser and a stiff brush?

Don’t want to bugger up the paint. I’ll take a pic shortly.

[GreenV8S]

I'd treat that the same as any road dirt. If you have a water jet that would remove anything that isn't stuck on. If it's stuck on, use a road tar remover. Then you can clean as normal. You'll need to rewax and polish after cleaning.

[E-bmw]

Carlososos said:

steveo3002 said:

degreaser and a stiff brush?

Don’t want to bugger up the paint. I’ll take a pic shortly.

Degreaser won't damage paint.

[steveo3002]

E-bmw said:

Carlososos said:

steveo3002 said:

degreaser and a stiff brush?

Don’t want to bugger up the paint. I’ll take a pic shortly.

Degreaser won't damage paint.

as its name suggests...its for de greasing

not paint stripping

[Chris32345]

Brake cleaner

[donkmeister]

Chris32345 said:

Brake cleaner

An excellent degreaser, but I was always warned against using it on any plastics or painted surfaces - have I been unduly cautious perhaps due to an old formulation that did eat paint?

[InitialDave]

A good all purpose cleaner like Bilt Hamber Surfex will sort that out.

[Carlososos]

This is one of the better doors.

[Carlososos]

[Carlososos]

I would say of all the spray used maybe 1 or 2% of the actual stuff is doing the job of its intent. Bloody stupid idea, it’s not an army tank dipping in and out of salt water its a Volvo estate!

[Mikebentley]

It seems to be something Volvo dealers spray about more generously than other brands. A soft cloth then a soft brush with soap/ washing up liquid should do it.

[trickywoo]

I’m a BH Surfex fan for degreasing but for your situation I’d try methylated spirit on a soft cloth first.