I used to know a guy, a Mobil Oil Co., rep, that claimed it was the same
stuff as dry cleaning fluid. He'd use it to take grease stains he picked
up wondering around the garages out of his clothes. ("try on a small
inconspicuous spot to assure it won't fade or damage the fabric")
Bob
>Don't tell anyone but it makes an excellent final cleaner to be used just
>before painting small parts. I have even used it to final clean engine
>parts before assembly. The fumes dictate using it in an open area.
>Larry(Spitman)
>
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>> From: Roger Helman <rogerh@digimation.com>
>> To: triumph listserv <triumphs@autox.team.net>
>> Subject: Cleaning Brake residue from your Rims.
>> Date: Wednesday, February 25, 1998 10:50 AM
>>
>>
>> After replacing the front brake pads on my explorer, I discovered a
>> neat trick. Now this is probably obvious to most readers. I'm not sure
>> why it never occurred to me before. (Possible because brake cleaner is
>> for brakes) But brake cleaner will remove *ALL* the nasty build up from
>> your rims. Just spray it on and wipe it off. Before I always had
>> scrubbed them with a baby bottle brush cleaner and I was never able to
>> completely remove all the gunk from the rims. I know this is a minor
>> thing, but my rims now look like new. My wife even noticed how clean
>> they were.
>>
>> I bet it would work wonders on chrome also!
>>
>> Roger
>>
>>
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>> Roger Helman 71 TR6 CC67866L
>> Digimation Inc. http://deepthought.digimation.com/rogerh/
>> New Orleans La.
>> www.digimation.com
>> Voice. 504.468.7898
>> Fax. 504.468.5494
>>
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