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TrimTheKing wrote:I saw a post once, somewhere, saying that the alcohol in everyday hand sanitiser does a good job of softening it enough to be taken off with paper towels...
Hairspray was mooted as well.../
Mike G wrote:TrimTheKing wrote:I saw a post once, somewhere, saying that the alcohol in everyday hand sanitiser does a good job of softening it enough to be taken off with paper towels...
So brush on a whole lot of hand sanitiser?Hairspray was mooted as well.../
As a flame-thrower?
Mike G wrote:You've then got to try and get rid of the diesel!! I can imagine still smelling it a week later.
Woodster wrote:I've used this method for removing rust but I wonder if it will remove other stuff from steel?
Using washing soda it doesn't damage the steel like acid will.
http://www.rickswoodshopcreations.com/m ... emoval.htm
Very easy to try if you have a battery charger and most supermarkets sell washing soda cheaply.
Woodster wrote:I mentioned it Bob as I read that the process can remove paint in some instances. I noticed this happened a little bit on a vice I cleaned with electrolysis and washing soda.
fiveeyes wrote:Many here in the States use 'Simple Green'. Do not know if it is available in the UK. I have used it to clean pitch and resin off saw blades. Must soak for a while. We also have commercial blade cleaners, but they cost more, of course. After soaking, I use oooo steel wool to finish. 5
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