Anybody got a good way to remove paint overspray from seals w/o damaging the rubber? Not my bad - previous owner so paint has been there awhile.

I know this might sound a bit absurd however I'm quite serious... try "creamy" peanut butter. Does wonders for removing wax from rubber & black plastic. Can't hurt the seals/rubber/etc...

I've used both acetone and paint stripper.

The acetone I've dampened a cloth and rubbed until the paint released.

I think paint stripper uses acetone along with some jell stuff to keep the active ingredients from evaporating too fast.

Spoke

Lacquer thinner? Test and make sure it doesn't eat the rubber. Whatever you use wear rubber gloves!

If you can remove them from the car, soak them in Simple Green. This will make the paint come right off, and it rejuvenates the rubber nicely, too.

or goof off and steel wool.

Rich

I have used lacquer thinner and fine steel wool many times with great results. Frankly, I usually didn't use gloves but probably should have.
Goof Off is also a great product, but I'm not sure it will work on all paints.

i send my seals to a health spa when they need rejuvenation

I use the cheap autozone carb cleaner (1.19/can). Have no idea if it is actually good for carburator, but for removing paint it is great.