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Subject:Re: Best Solvent For Oil Removal From Body Channel?
From:Kim Brennan
Date:Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:21:39 -0400

brake cleaner.

On Aug 27, 2012, at 12:32 PM, Owen Kibenge wrote:

> We accidentally got some OIL into a very difficult-to-get-to rocker channel
> that we are treating the rust inside in a VW 90 Syncro Camper.
>
> While oil is sometimes used as a preservative this way, that wasn't our
> intention and we want to get the oil out in preparation for rust conversion
> (ospho) and for OEM wax spraying.
>
> The question we face now is which of these substances, sprayed into the
> channel, is the most effective way to clean the oil out and not leave a
> residue behind that could harm adherence of paint after it dries, or
> interfere with the rust converting action of the Ospho:
>
> 1. Alcohol
> 2. Turpentine
> 3. Kerosene
> 4. Paint thinner
> 5. Mineral Spirits
> 6. Acetone
> 7. Biosolve organic oil eaters
> 8. Other
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