Penetrating Oils

[Alan L.]

What kind of shelf life would the acetone/atf have, if you can find a container to hold it?

 

[CurlyDave]

I suspect it would last for years if you could keep the acetone from evaporating.

One way to do this would be to keep the acetone in its original container, the atf in its container, and mix a little at a time in an old tin can. Paint it on with a chip brush and you are good to go.

When the acetone in the original container reaches the 1/2 point, pour the atf into it and put a new label on.

 

[20 20]

Thanks Bob Rooks and Bedlam . I've had acetone before but it as been years sense I bought it. I quess I'll be getting some.

 

[Scooby074]

i havent tried the acetone atf mix as i havent seen scientific tests confirming it to be better than Kroil or Zep45 but it sure seems to have anecdotal evidence that it works:thumbsup:

If your looking for a container, i hear that the WD40 (brand) pump sprayers have good seals and can withstand the effects of the acetone.

Ill likely try mixing some up and give it a try when i near a parts store to get some acetone and wd40 sprayer

 

[Bob Rooks]

These are the absolute best sprayers for acetone, lacquer thinner, MEK, and other volatile aromatic hydrocarbon solvents (I speak from experience). I believe you can also get them at NAPA and other parts houses.
http://www.sureshotsprayer.com/

 

[Scooby074]

These are the absolute best sprayers for acetone, lacquer thinner, MEK, and other volatile aromatic hydrocarbon solvents (I speak from experience). I believe you can also get them at NAPA and other parts houses.
Home

i concur :thumbsup: ive used them at work before, they work well however there is a price$$$.....:confused2:

The wurth manual pump with the viton seals talso re pretty good too, but also are $

 

[Scooby074]

These are the absolute best sprayers for acetone, lacquer thinner, MEK, and other volatile aromatic hydrocarbon solvents (I speak from experience). I believe you can also get them at NAPA and other parts houses.
Home

i concur :thumbsup: ive used them at work before, they work well however there is a price$$$.....:confused2:

The wurth manual pump with the viton seals also are pretty good too, but also are $

 

[TruChaos]

I've used Kroil quite a bit and I really like it. I've also used their engine degunker which also works well.

 

[Grommit]

Why go to the bother trying to emulate an off the shelf product - mix when you need it and use the "old paint brush method". But then I'm a cheap skate SOB:laughing:

 

[CurlyDave]

I am going to try to bring this old thread back to life.

Last week I broke a connection on an old water line. 3/4" galvanized pipe which had been assembled and buried under oak tree in a damp and acidic location. The original install was done in the late 1920s. The outside was rust city, and my previous experience with this same line in other locations was that the fittings were very stuck.

To make matters worse, it had been cast into an old concrete retaining wall, and repair options were limited.

I remembered this old thread, and decided that I would give the acetone and ATF mixture a try. Mixed it up in a tuna can, and applied with a cheap 1/2" paint brush, on the only fitting between the break and the water meter.

An hour later, the fitting was off the pipe. Amazing stuff.

The only dicey moment came when it looked like the ATF and the acetone were not going to mix well. I kept stirring for a few minutes and eventually they dissolved in each other.

Not only did I get it apart, but the pipe threads did not "grab" each other, and looked perfectly preserved after the fitting came off, so I was able to screw a brand new one on and get a good seal.