I read (saw) on that there was study of using acetone and atf (50/50 ratio) for penetrating oil. I have never been impressed with any of the ones that you can buy. I tried PB blaster, liquid wrench, kroil, hot candle wax (burnt my fingers), none worked unless left to sit for a few days.
I just a model A that is going to be steet rodded and I am need to pull the door hinges and trying to acetone/atf combo. It sperates very easy and needs to be shaken a lot and I noticed that it drips alot.
I am soaking the pins for about a week before trying on removing them. SInce the car is held together by wood (dry rotten wood), I am going to avoid the torch.
Has anyone tried this combo?
I just got my rad back from brass rad works so I plan on driving the U this weekend.
rusty
Rusty,
I haven't tried this combination but have used acetone to thin oil based paint for use in a spray gun. My assumption would be that the acetone thins the lubricant so it can penetrate then the acetone evaporates leaving behind the lubricant. Acetone evaporates very quickly so the treatment should be a quick working penetrating oil. Actually when used as a paint spray thinner, I think it pretty much evaporates between the gun and the surface you are painting. (10% mixture ac to paint)
My 2 cents, Chet...
I have been useing it for a long time. It works as good as any penetrate I have ever used and it is cheep to make. Bit problem is it is very flammable
I haven't tried that mix. Kroil and sometimes a little heat has worked well for me on many occasions. If trying to remove a rusted bolt or screw, always turn it back and forth to start just to get the oil of choice into the threads. Don't keep going in the same direction or it will lock up and break. Happy Motoring!!! - Rich
Hi
We use a product at work called YIELD. Its great for turbine exhaust bolts.