Pre-Prep Cleaning Solvent CM0120540 - Description, Application, Properties

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Pre-Prep Cleaning Solvent CM0120540 is a pre-cleaning solvent designed to remove wax and grease contaminants from bare aluminum and from previously painted aged urethane/epoxy surfaces. It provides an easy wipe-on, wipe-off application and leaves no residual solvent. The product supports sanding and repaint preparation by cleaning and repair of panel areas before sanding. Shelf life guidance and storage temperature limits specify safe handling for unopened, undamaged original containers.

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Advantages

Cleaning and application features

Description

Wax and grease removal

Coating properties

Weight, specific gravity, VOC, shelf life

Application

Wiping process and cloth handling

Product information

Updates, testing basis, and warranty limits

ADVANTAGES • Cleaning solvent for bare alumininum or previously painted aged surfaces. • Easy wipe on-wipe off application. • Leaves NO residual solvent on the surface. • May be spray applied by hand or by pressure sprayer. Pre-Prep Cleaning Solvent CM0120540 DESCRIPTION CM0120540 is a pre-cleaning solvent used to remove wax and grease type contaminateson bare aluminum or on previously painted aged urethane/epoxy surfaces. It is an excellent solvent to clean and repair panel areas before sanding for re-paint. COATING PROPERTIES | Wt./Gal. | 7.15 lbs. | | --- | --- | | Sp. Gravity | 0.86 | | VOC: | 7.15 lbs./gal (856 g/L) | | SHELF LIFE | | Shelf Life is applicable only for materials stored in unopened and undamaged original factory filled containers. Minimum Storage Temp. 40ºF / 4ºC Maximum Storage Temp. 90ºF / 32ºC CM0120540: 7 years APPLICATION Wipe the area with CM0120540 using clean cotton cloths. Follow the wiping process with a clean cotton cloth as you clean, before the solvent has flashed off. Use a new clean cloth, when the solvent rag is discolored with contaminates. This will help assure that all the surface contaminates have been removed. Proper cleaning before sanding a previously painted panel, will prevent possible fish-eye conditions in the applied urethane paint coating. The area should now be ready to sand for full panel re-painting, or prepped for a spot-in procedure. PRODUCT INFORMATION Product Data Sheets are periodically updated to reflect new information relating to the product. It is important that the customer obtain the most recent Product Data Sheet for the product being used. The information, rating, and opinions stated here pertain to the material currently offered and represent the results of tests believed to be reliable. However, due to variations in customer handling and methods of application which are not known or under our control, The Sherwin–Williams Company cannot make any warranties as to the end result. Sherwin–Williams Aerospace Coatings • 415 E. Commerce Street • Andover, KS 67002 Tel: 316.733.7576 • Toll Free: 888.888.5593 • Fax: 316.733.6990 [www.swaerospace.com](www.swaerospace.com) Revision 3, 03/02/2009, Page 1 of 1

FAQs

What surfaces is CM0120540 intended to clean?

CM0120540 is used on bare aluminum and on previously painted aged urethane/epoxy surfaces to remove wax and grease-type contaminants.

How should CM0120540 be applied?

Wipe the area with CM0120540 using clean cotton cloths, then follow the wiping process with a clean cotton cloth before the solvent has flashed off.

What storage conditions and shelf life apply to CM0120540?

Shelf life applies only to materials stored in unopened, undamaged original factory-filled containers. Storage temperature limits are 40°F/4°C minimum and 90°F/32°C maximum, with a listed shelf life of 7 years.

Sep 27, 2026

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