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Old 07-05-16, 00:23
Jacques Reed Jacques Reed is offline
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Default Cleaning off old preservtive

Hi Ed,

I have found household kerosene a good cleaning agent for old waxy WW2 preservative. Still is a flammable material but a lower volatility than petrol.

I once soaked a heavily preservative encrusted CV joint overnight in an old tin can of kero and the next morning it was completely clear of preservative.

Did the same for a paper and preservative wrapped axle in a capped PVC pipe. Again, next morning there was just loose paper and sludge in the bottom of the pipe.

Kero guns can be used too but managing the spray and splash back can be a hazard if not fully thought through.

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