"bw" wrote in message
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"Tim Williams" wrote in message
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"Harold and Susan Vordos" wrote in message
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Gasoline is fuel, not solvent,
as is diesel *fuel* and kerosene. There are solvents on the market
that
are
*solvents*, not fuels. They are generally the best choice for
dissolving
hydrocarbons

But Harold, they are *all* hydrocarbons! That's why they work so
well...

Okay, gasoline and diesel are mixed for burning specifically in engines,
but
AFAIK kerosene and paint thinner, among other petroleum distallates sold
as
solvents, come remarkably close, if not already the same.


Correct, all are petroleum distillates, all contain the same components,
lighter fractions with lighter components. Mineral oil is simply a heavier
fraction of the same feedstock. None of the components are especially
hazardous, with the possible exception of benzene.

Solvents evaporate cleanly at atmospheric pressure and ambient temperature.
.. Oils tend not to. That's why they aren't promoted as solvents. It's not
uncommon to wash parts in Stoddard solvent and follow with a cold water
spray, then permit the parts to dry. They'll accept paint well. Try that
with ATF or other light oils, including kerosene. I wish you luck.

Harold

Harold.