On Dec 31, 4:23*pm, Jim Yanik wrote:
"Max" wrote :



"Sam Takoy" wrote in message
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Hi,

I'm rehabbing an old craftsman saw which has never been used but sat
in a garage for 20+ years. The tar paper had completely rusted into
the surfaces. I have cleaned it up substantially but I just can't
seem to lift the remaining grime off of it. The funny thing is that
the grime seems to move around the saw (for example if I rub it with
my finger), but it's just too sticky to come up. Here are two
pictures:

http://freeboundaries.com/grime1.jpg
http://freeboundaries.com/grime2.jpg

I have tried:

Scotch Brite
Steel wool
Sand paper

in combinations with:

WD40
Goof off
Acetone
dishwasher soap
baking soda
mineral spirits

Nothing works!

Any further ideas would be appreciated!

Thanks!

Sam

Kerosene. *BTDT. *Followup with a good degreaser (I used Simple Green)
Like someone else mentioned........gasoline. But I think Kerosene is
safer.

Max

NEVER use gasoline for a cleaning solvent.TOO risky.
a spark could set off the vapors.Don't be stupid.



Gasoline AND a propane torch!!!!




Just kidding. Really. I was kidding.