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Subject:Re: THE DIRTY WORK
From:Robert L. Armitage
Date:Fri, 30 Jun 1995 09:56:14 -0400 (EDT)

Excerpts from internet.listserv.vanagon: 29-Jun-95 RE: THE DIRTY WORK by
Vw@gulbransen.com 
> I'd like to point out that gasoline is a really good solvent and
> sells for a mere $1.259 a gallon (at least it does here in San
> Diego). Of course it is a little dangerous. Diesel fuel is a little
> less flammable and is priced in the same ballpark.  I wonder if there
> is something that could be mixed with gasoline to make it safe while
> retaining its solvent properties.

ACK!   _DON'T_ use gas as a solvent!!!!

You can wind up with a layer of volatile fumes around yer bus...

all it takes in one bozo to arrive with a lit ciggy and.....

*BOOM!*

Try diesel fuel....  or foaming GUNK (brand) spray solvent.

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Buz...                          
Rob Armitage     Carnegie Mellon University   
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"Diplomacy:  The art of saying NICE DOGGY until you can find a rock."