Varsol originally was the trade name for Imperial Oil Company's version of
what the original shop manual refers to as "parrafin". Over the years it's
become known as the same stuff, sort of like Kleenex has become synonymous
with tissues.
You can get it in most paint and automotive department stores. It's also
waht I use in my parts cleaning tank.
I just hit up Google and one of the many web sites to come up immediately
states, and I quote:
Varsol* is great for automotive cleaning to remove oil and grease, and for
thinning oil based ... Varsol is a registered trademark of Imperial Oil
Limited. ...
Rich Chrysler
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark and Kathy" <mgtrcars@galaxyinternet.net>
To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2006 10:59 AM
Subject: Re: Another Silly Auto Question
> Varsol? What exactly is this product Rich? Would mineral spirits do the
> same thing?
>
> Mark
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rich C" <richchrysler@quickclic.net>
> To: "Mark and Kathy" <mgtrcars@galaxyinternet.net>;
> <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2006 9:00 AM
> Subject: Re: Another Silly Auto Question
>
>
>> Mark,
>> As long as the paint is glossy, just wipe off with a bit of varsol on a
>> cloth. Soap and water will not cut through grease and oil, and you don't
>> want to be introducing water into areas that could cause rust to start.
>>
>> Rich Chrysler
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Mark and Kathy" <mgtrcars@galaxyinternet.net>
>> To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
>> Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2006 6:36 AM
>> Subject: Another Silly Auto Question
>>
>>
>>> The engine is in along with the trany. Now its time to tie up loose
>>> ends and
>>> hang all the ancillaries that make these cars run. So the puzzle
>>> continues
>>> moving towards the initial start up and first test drive.
>>>
>>> Looking at the condition of my painted chassis is the difference of
>>> night and
>>> day compared to 2 years ago. But unfortunately the freshly painted
>>> rolling
>>> tub is looking a bit tattered lately with all the accumulated finger
>>> prints
>>> and of course dust.
>>>
>>> I am tempted to apply a coat of wax to the chassis surface for
>>> protection and
>>> bring back that original shine. This would include floors, inner
>>> fender
>>> wells, frame area, trunk, etc. Or would just a good doosh of soap and
>>> water
>>> be the answer in case I need to stick something down like carpet or
>>> dynamat
>>> later on.
>>>
>>> Any long term side affects that anyone has run into by doing this?
>>>
>>> Hey I warned you about the lack of technicalisity of the question in
>>> advance.
>>> :) :) :)
>>>
>>> Mark
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