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Homebrew.

Post by ters » Thu 27 Jun 2013, 16:57

Before starting a project, be sure to have a Tetanus shot.... :lol: :lol:. To help
loosen stubborn bolts and nuts, try this homebrew penetrating oil.
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Re: Homebrew.

Post by Johann65 » Fri 28 Jun 2013, 09:03

Makes a lot of sense!! I have seen what Acetone can do!!!! 8) Brake fluid with Acetone should also work! ;)
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Re: Homebrew.

Post by kavesh » Fri 28 Jun 2013, 09:15

Thanks for posting will try it the next time I need to open a stubborn bolt

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Re: Homebrew.

Post by flouwford » Fri 28 Jun 2013, 12:56

but the acetone will destroy the paint??? or wont it in a mixed form??

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Re: Homebrew.

Post by Johann65 » Fri 28 Jun 2013, 18:39

flouwford wrote:but the acetone will destroy the paint??? or wont it in a mixed form??
Would not advise using on paint work only mechanical and non-painted items. 8O Both fluids are corrosive! :D
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Re: Homebrew.

Post by shoedoos » Sat 29 Jun 2013, 01:31

logic says acetone thins out the ATF allowing it to penetrate further down seized threads....then the acetone evaporates leaving just the ATF (lubricant) to do its job of releasing the lockup....

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Re: Homebrew.

Post by Johann65 » Sat 29 Jun 2013, 09:38

This is the tip of the Year!!! :D :D :D
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Re: Homebrew.

Post by Dragonkarr » Sat 29 Jun 2013, 09:59

So I just nic that ATF from the garage, and pour a bottle of nail polish remover in it... :mrgreen:
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Re: Homebrew.

Post by zahistorics » Sun 30 Jun 2013, 21:09

Dragonkarr wrote:So I just nic that ATF from the garage, and pour a bottle of nail polish remover in it... :mrgreen:
Ja, but that is a seriously expensive way to buy acetone :)

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