27/3/2015· The point of the acetone is to wick into tight spaces and take some lubricant with it, the acetone will flash out but leave the lubricant behind. Some lube is always better than no …

What can I use instead of penetrating oil?

Vegetable oil with five percent acetone works as wells as automatic transmission fluid with five percent acetone (used ATF is sometimes substituted for penetrating oil in resource-poor areas). Increasing the acetone content to 10 to 30 percent boosts the mixture''s performance.

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10/2/2017· This was from the Machinist''s Workshop Magazine and the results were: no penetrant 516 lb, wd-40 238, pb blaster 214, liquid wrench 127, kano kroil 106 and atf/acetone 53 lbs. Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 8:40 am Post subject: Re: Acetone/ATF Penetrating Oil. Somebody else posted that chart once. I wish I had saved it.

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14/2/2015· ATF and Acetone tested on a rusty screw, bolt, see what the results were of the Test. This 50/50 mix is the most effective, inexpensive, cheapest penetrating

How does penetrating fluid work?

Vegetable oil with five percent acetone works as wells as automatic transmission fluid with five percent acetone (used ATF is sometimes substituted for penetrating oil in resource-poor areas). Increasing the acetone content to 10 to 30 percent boosts the mixture''s performance.

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19/6/2018· Here''s a recent video that tests various penetrating oils including ATF/Acetone mix, AeroKroil, Liquid Wrench, PB Blaster, Royal Purple and WD-40. Wha

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19/6/2018· Here''s a recent video that tests various penetrating oils including ATF/Acetone mix, AeroKroil, Liquid Wrench, PB Blaster, Royal Purple and WD-40. Wha

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27/2/2014· Feb 23, 2014. #4. Eds Red bore cleaner also contains ATF and acetone, the acetone adds the Capital "P" in penetrating when coined with oils. The "nut" using these mixtures must remeer that the acetone is harmful to wood finishes and synthetic plastic stocks. CONTENTS: Ed''s Red Bore Cleaner.

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16/1/2012· Second, some penetrating fluids can penetrate at a higher rate. I wouldn''t be surprised that acetone would penetrate at a high rate. But, penetration rate is just one factor. You may …

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21/11/2012· Our local machinist group mixed up a batch and we all now use it with equally good results. Note also that Liquid Wrench is almost as good as Kroil for 20% of the price. ATF-Acetone mix is best, but you can also use ATF and lacquer thinner in a 50-50 mix. (ATF=Automatic Transmission Fluid) Nov 21, 2012 / Penetrating Oilsst and home …

Whats a good penetrating oil?

Vegetable oil with five percent acetone works as wells as automatic transmission fluid with five percent acetone (used ATF is sometimes substituted for penetrating oil in resource-poor areas). Increasing the acetone content to 10 to 30 percent boosts the mixture''s performance.

Whats a good penetrating oil?

Vegetable oil with five percent acetone works as wells as automatic transmission fluid with five percent acetone (used ATF is sometimes substituted for penetrating oil in resource-poor areas). Increasing the acetone content to 10 to 30 percent boosts the mixture''s performance.

How does penetrating fluid work?

Vegetable oil with five percent acetone works as wells as automatic transmission fluid with five percent acetone (used ATF is sometimes substituted for penetrating oil in resource-poor areas). Increasing the acetone content to 10 to 30 percent boosts the mixture''s performance.

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Vegetable oil with five percent acetone works as wells as automatic transmission fluid with five percent acetone (used ATF is sometimes substituted for penetrating oil in resource-poor areas). Can olive oil be used as WD-40?

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1/2/2008· ATF (or any other light oil) and acetone would probably work about as well as most penetrating oils until the acetone evaporated, which happens rather quickly. One advantage of a commercial preparation, like PBlaster or Kroil is their very …

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4/1/2014· I''ve read everywhere about this 50/50 Acetone/ATF mixture penetrant. Acetone is supposed to be miscible in water and also oil - that is its unique property. However this stuff I …

31/8/2013· The ATF/Acetone works for me. In fact, as old says, straight ATF works pretty good. You can cut the ATF with Acetone or diesel or mineral spirits or a variety of other things to thin …

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25/4/2010· Anyone use 50/50 Acetone and ATF as a penetrating oil? i read in Machinist Workshop that it was by far the best stuff to use to break loose bolts and New posts New profile posts Latest activity New showcase items New showcase comments

What can I use instead of penetrating oil?

Vegetable oil with five percent acetone works as wells as automatic transmission fluid with five percent acetone (used ATF is sometimes substituted for penetrating oil in resource-poor areas). Increasing the acetone content to 10 to 30 percent boosts the mixture''s performance.

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26/1/2013· The ATF mentioned above is automatic transmission fluid (not a federal agency). The ATF-Acetone mix is a “home brew” mix of 50 – 50 automatic transmission fluid and acetone. Note this “home brew” released bolts better than any commercial product in …

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31/8/2013· The wetting agents/detergents allow it to soak in. Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 2:45 pm Post subject: Re: Acetone/ATF Penetrating Oil. I use the 50/50 ATF and acetone all the time. ATF alone works too, but the acetone thins it out so it penetrates well. The acetone evaporates quickly leaving the ATF behind.

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Hi all, I was wondering if anyone here is using or has tried mixing ATF with acetone with a ratio of 50/50 to make a penetrating fluid? I’ve seen a lot of people on talk about that and tests being done but I am not that convinced. It is supposed to be the best of them all (or second depending on the test). Any opinions?

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19/6/2018· Here''s a recent video that tests various penetrating oils including ATF/Acetone mix, AeroKroil, Liquid Wrench, PB Blaster, Royal Purple and WD-40. Wha

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1/12/2018· The ATF-Acetone mix is a "home brew" mix of 50 - 50 automatic transmission fluid and acetone. Note this "home brew" released bolts better than any commercial product in this one particular test. Our local machinist group mixed …

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21/9/2017· Close to the Pines. Most people that I know that use that mix put it in metal or glass containers and brush it on with a flux brush or disposable paint brush. That is usually used for …

What can I use instead of penetrating oil?

Vegetable oil with five percent acetone works as wells as automatic transmission fluid with five percent acetone (used ATF is sometimes substituted for penetrating oil in resource-poor areas). Increasing the acetone content to 10 to 30 percent boosts the mixture''s performance.