Is ABC Fluid harmful to paintwork?

[Submariner1]

I just wondered if the Mercedes Pentosin ABC hydraulic oil harms paint like say brake fluid does?


Similarly does brake cleaner wreck paintwork?

 

[BlackC55]

Not at all.

Brake fluid is only harmfull if its warm

 

[bob6600]

Who let Callum in

 

[Submariner1]

Who let Callum in

Got anything constructive to add?

 

[bob6600]

Got anything constructive to add?

Lighten up chap 'twas a joke, hence the

Brake cleaner shouldn't damage your paintwork. What exactly are you intending on using it for?

 

[Submariner1]

Lighten up chap 'twas a joke, hence the

Brake cleaner shouldn't damage your paintwork. What exactly are you intending on using it for?

Sorry not in a good mood.
Had my car booked in at a local Indy tomorrow, but despite previously agreeing to do a labour only job, they just cancelled the appointment saying it doesn't suit their business model.
So I am landed with a nice new £847 strut, and ABC oil dripping on the floor!
Somehow need to find out how one fits them. Fundamentally it looks easy except the later post 2008 ones , everything is just a bit different. And the ABC is very different.

Hmmm I dont alpreciate businesses, that dont do, what they say they will do.

Mind you maybe I was lucky, ... what happens if they screw up? Down to the customer I guess!

 

[Submariner1]

Lighten up chap 'twas a joke, hence the

Brake cleaner shouldn't damage your paintwork. What exactly are you intending on using it for?

The brake cleaner is for cleaning up the calipers, car was by the seaside for 3 years. Blimey my 2005 SL500s brakes look new in comparison to this 2009. So I thought I would paint them that gunmetal grey.
Hence the question about the brake cleaner ref overspray if a gust of wind blows.

I have a vague memory if getting that stuff on some plastic once, and it went all sticky but cant remember if it was actual brake cleaner.

 

[bob6600]

Don't worry about a bit of 'overspray', just give it a quick wipe if you are concerned.

A lot of garages won't do 'labour only' work (My local ATS would fit a tyre but would not fit a Track Rod End supplied by MB) due to who is liable if something goes wrong.

I can see your frustration if they agreed at first but then disagreed

 

[Submariner1]

Don't worry about a bit of 'overspray', just give it a quick wipe if you are concerned.

A lot of garages won't do 'labour only' work (My local ATS would fit a tyre but would not fit a Track Rod End supplied by MB) due to who is liable if something goes wrong.

I can see your frustration if they agreed at first but then disagreed

Thanks
I absolutely have no problem with anyones business model, but if I say I will,do something I do it, and likewise expect the reverse.

The irritating thing is its a non-stock item part, so is only returnable, if its faulty, or they advised me incorrectly. And knowing this I would not even ask.
I didnt really want to do this work on what for me is an expensive part, plugging into for me an extremely expensive ABC system.

 

[Mr Kripling]

To be honest, I wouldn't trust any work on ABC to someone who isn't familiar with it anyway. You're probably better taking it to one of the specialists recommended on this forum.

 

[AMGeed]

To be honest, I wouldn't trust any work on ABC to someone who isn't familiar with it anyway. You're probably better taking it to one of the specialists recommended on this forum.

I agree. Ian at Star Motors, Caversham is probably the tech worth ringing to see if he'll do the job.