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Cold solvent
Posted by andregg1 on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 9:14 AM
Hi guys
Somebody know when I can buy Cold solvent for clean my engines.
Now I use Imagine Oil is non corrosive and dielectrict component, clean excelent but when dry look like white layer.
thanks in advance
Andre.
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Posted by eZAK on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 9:31 AM
Andre,
I do not know about 'cold solvent' ,
But to clean my trains I use a small paint brush for dust.

If its dirty I'll first use the paint brush dipped in warm water.
If this does not work I will use a little mild dishwashing detergent.

Hope that helps.
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Posted by andregg1 on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 10:23 AM
Hi Pat
Thanks for replay.
The cold solvent is for clean grease and oil and the special thing is that don't demage electric components.
Thanks in advance.
Andre.
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Posted by lionelsoni on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 10:34 AM
From this
http://www.epa.state.il.us/air/fact-sheets/cold-cleaning-revisions.html
it seems that mineral spirits would qualify as a cold solvent.

Bob Nelson

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Posted by andregg1 on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 10:45 AM
Tha problem is that mineral spirit can demage the coil varnish.
I remember that cold solven was used for clean electronic board, and electric motors.
this component clean all old oil and grease, rest of gum or wax.
may be they stop to make due ozone layer problems. I used cold solvent (spartan product) 12 years ago.
Thanks.
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Posted by andregg1 on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 10:48 AM
Hi I found
http://www.spartanchemical.com/web/webhome.nsf/Search?OpenFrameset
Thanks to everybody.
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Posted by eZAK on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 11:37 AM
Andre,
For cleaning electronic parts you may want to try Denatured Alcohol or
'Electronic parts cleaner' sold in spray cans and available at stores such as Radio Shack or Fry's. Also called TV tuner cleaner.
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Posted by underworld on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 1:31 PM
Tuner cleaner or electronic parts cleaner can also be found at most hardware stores and home improvement stores.

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