I read somewhere that WD-40 shouldn't be used on brass parts anyway,
because it corrodes brass.
How about one of those automotive degreases, like Gunk, or white
gasoline like Coleman fuel? I haven't tried either, so its just a
suggestion. For something milder, how about one of those grease-cutting
diswashing liquids?
Bob WB2VUF
Steve N4LQ wrote:
>
> Thanks but I was hoping for something I can run over to Wal-Mart and get.
> Maybe something in the auto department. Sprays probably work but there are
> quiet a few little parts and I usually soak them overnight in a plastic
> dish.
> Steve N4LQ
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Stuart Rohre" <rohre@arlut.utexas.edu>
> To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 6:58 PM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Disolving pto grease
>
> > Since WD 40 is a water displacement liquid and not a lubricant nor true
> > solvent, it is not best for grease removal.
> >
> > There are electronic solvents that are plastic safe, most in aerosol cans.
> > Try one of them.
> > Check the products of Caig, or Sprayon-Hi Tech, or the chemicals sections
> > of
> > on line electronics distributor catalogs if you do not have a local
> > stocking
> > distributor. Check out Mouser, Allied, etc.
> >
> > GL,
> > Stuart
> > K5KVH
> >
> >
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