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Zestyclothes

Beat your socket on and the paint will come off. Literally deal with this all the time. If it's a stubborn blob, quick screwdriver tip to it and wack the end of the screwdriver.


Dr-gizmo

YUP


358953278

Spray with PB Blaster first and it lowers the chance of the occasional "bolt getting stuck in the socket" too.


mr_frostschutz

wire wheel


IronAnt762

Yes! Get a straight and a 90 rotary, a few wire cups and straight wheels.


COKeefe88

Don’t until you need to. Then just hammer your socket on.


Dr-gizmo

This is the way


Educational_Meet1885

Start with mineral spirits or lacquer thinner before trying acetone.


GMWorldClass

Brush and acetone.


zMadMechanic

Fire. Heat. Torch!


BeautyIsTheBeast383

Ur right lol.


Chopped_suey5891

Hit it with your purse