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Naphtha, bad news, good news
As I've mentioned previously, naphtha is a great cleaner /
degreaser for metal. (Cut 50/50 with alcohol it is a great flux cleaner as well.) I learned a couple days ago that it does an excellent job of removing dried raw egg from auto finishes. That cost me a pint of the precious liquid. The good news is that I was shopping at my local 'Lucky' store (U.S. supermarket chain) this afternoon and spotted the familiar red gallon can of Coleman camping fuel huddled on the floor next to the car supplies. US $12.00 http://www.colemancanada.ca/images/e...el_coleman.jpg http://zenstoves.net/MSDS/Coleman.htm This store is less than 3 miles from home. This is roughly equivalent to rediscovering an old wallet in my side table with $200 in twenties hidden within. That, combined with the gallon located for me by the remarkably kind and helpful Ed Huntress should be enough for current projects. The stuff is no longer available in local hardware stores or paint stores labeled 'naphtha' (as a paint dryer) so here is your word to the wise. Stock up or be left out, bruddah. --Winston |
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