Resolved Brake Cleaner on OEM MLS gasket?

[9 T GSX]

When installing this gasket would there be any negative side effects with wiping it down with a rag and brake cleaner? Just wondering as it has a dark gray paint of some kind on it around the cylinder holes etc, although it doesn't feel sticky like it some sort of sealant nor is it thick.

 

[dustyboner]

you for sure don't wanna get any brake parts cleaner on the head gasket. if it is an OEM MLS and it doesn't look like this you probably should get a new gasket. Brake cleaner will f*** up the coating on it

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[second_amendment]

I second dustyboner, but when money is tight copper spray helps for a seal. As said above spend the money once and get it done right.

 

[Boomdeeze]

I copper spray my MLS HG even when it was knew and my head was freshly resurfaced. Boosted to 35 psi and made 580 awhp with zero problems. I even reused the HG after cleaning off the old copper spray and it works perfect.

 

[vaughn scherf]

Never use brake cleaner on any type of gasket and don't reuse them either