Stripped Screw Holes in Plastic
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Re: Stripped Screw Holes in Plastic
Gasoline is a very effective solvent for Goop.
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Thanks.
Now...what's a good solvent for Goop you burned onto your garage floor with a torch?
Now...what's a good solvent for Goop you burned onto your garage floor with a torch?
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That may be true, but it's reckless to make such a recommendation. The number of people who have used gasoline as a solvent and paid with their lives is much greater than it had to be. There are other solvents that can be used safely.John Hasler wrote:Gasoline is a very effective solvent for Goop.
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> That may be true, but it's reckless to make such a recommendation. The number of people who have used gasoline as a solvent and paid with their lives is much greater than it had to be.
I assume that the people on this forum are not fools. Many things we do are potentially dangerous. Gasoline can be safely used as a solvent just as other flammable solvents can.
> There are other solvents that can be used safely.
What are they?
I assume that the people on this forum are not fools. Many things we do are potentially dangerous. Gasoline can be safely used as a solvent just as other flammable solvents can.
> There are other solvents that can be used safely.
What are they?
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How about safety solvent, like the kind you use in a solvent tank? That's what I use. Low flash point.John Hasler wrote: What are they?
No way I'll use gasoline.
I know many people who have used gasoline for cleaning parts. I know a couple who were severely burned, one on the face & neck, besides his arms and chest.
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I use Stoddard solvent only. In my locale the use of gasoline is foolhardy. Our climate in the winter is cold and can be dry which sets up perfect conditions for static electricity buildup and discharge. If we have to drain avgas out of an airplane into any kind of a plastic container we will use a metal rod placed into the plastic container and then grounded to the airplane. This at least puts both the airplane and the plastic container at the same electrical potential. We had a horrible accident at our airport which resulted from a mechanics son who did not follow this procedure. I have to buy my solvent from a local mechanic who has to buy it in 55 gallon barrels. Ideally, metal storage containers should be used but good luck finding them for purchase in your local hardware or outdoor store.
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I wonder if brake part cleaner would move this stuff.
Now that I think about it, I have some chemical paint stripper.
Gasoline sounds more exciting, though.
Now that I think about it, I have some chemical paint stripper.
Gasoline sounds more exciting, though.
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Same thing I found. Hardware stores, including the biggies, don't have 5 gallon containers other than plastic. Last time I needed a bunch of metal containers for a job I was on, I had to order them from McMaster Carr.EOsteam wrote: Ideally, metal storage containers should be used but good luck finding them for purchase in your local hardware or outdoor store.
I get my my solvent at one of our local auto parts stores. Mostly mineral spirits, naptha, or stoddard solvent, whatever you what to call it.
It comes in a 5 gallon steel can, which as you say, is important. The stuff will cause plastic cans to harden up and crack over time. (ask me how I know)
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Planning on changing your avatar to 'The Human Torch'?SteveHGraham wrote:
Gasoline sounds more exciting, though.
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Where did you get that picture? You didn't buy a turkey fryer this year did you?
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I searched 'Steve Graham cleaning his concrete floor' on the interweb, and there it was!SteveHGraham wrote:Where did you get that picture? You didn't buy a turkey fryer this year did you?
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Re: Stripped Screw Holes in Plastic
The subject is dried Goop adhesive. Very few solvents work on it. Gasoline does. The people who set themselves on fire with gasoline are always using it in large quantities and treating it like water. When mishandled that way acetone is equally dangerous if not more so. Used in small quantities and with proper respect gasoline is just as safe as any other volatile flammable solvent.