how do you clean off/neutralise brake fluid

[Mr Revhead]

got a wee prob on my aw11.

the brake master cyl has leaked. because of that the paint under it is rooted. been like it for a while and the steel has started to corrode.

so what i want to know is how do i make sure that any new paint isnt going to react with the fluid and bubble up? iv heard of this being a problem.

maybe meths?

[Carlos]

I bought this spray can stuff from Repco - under $10 for a big can from memory.

[Ae92typeX]

in the past ive cleaned the surface with meths/thinners, sanded, cleaned again and not had a problem of lift or reaction.

edit- often Ive also scrubbed the area with soapy water prior to the rest also.

[Jebus]

You dont rub the area, I spray it with water from a pressure sprayer and it washes it away. Dont rub it though, thats when itll break down your paint.

[Mr Revhead]

hehe its been leaking for ages, the paint is already stuffed and removed!

im talking about paint that had fluid on it for months, and i need to remove the paint treat some rust and repaint

[ChaosAD]

When we paint cars, we always use 'prepsol' to get off any oil/grease which stops the paind sticking

[Perky]

I think these are all good suggestions but I'm afraid that I can't really back that up with anything authoritative. So, FWIW I'm sure I have read somewhere that soapy water is sufficient to remove brake fluid, and also that it is soluble in meths. Of course 'Prepsol' or other grease remover is always a good idea before painting.

[Mr Revhead]

well i used meths. gave it a couple good washes.
time will tell i guess!