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Old Mar 30, 2014 | 06:36 PM
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Accidently painted over threads. Help?
I accidently sprayed over the threads for the 02 sensor when I painted my LSJ header with high temperature paint. Anybody have any tips or suggestions on how to clean out the threads?
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Old Mar 30, 2014 | 06:49 PM
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small wire brush? I dont know if paint stripper could damage something though. you cant just screw it in? how much paint are we talkin here?
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Old Mar 30, 2014 | 06:56 PM
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I'll take a picture of it when I get home from work. I think it's a good amount, more than a casual over spray
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Old Mar 30, 2014 | 07:00 PM
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Paint thinner on a cue tip.
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Old Mar 30, 2014 | 08:34 PM
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Use a tap & die set to chase the threads
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Old Mar 30, 2014 | 08:50 PM
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I'm gonna try the paint thinner and cotton swab idea first, seeing as I don't have a tap and dye set
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Old Mar 30, 2014 | 08:56 PM
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A thread chaser would actually work best, since it won't remove any of the threads that are already there like a tap will.

Amazon.com: Lisle 12230 Oxygen Sensor Thread Chaser: Automotive Amazon.com: Lisle 12230 Oxygen Sensor Thread Chaser: Automotive
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