GG's Mention was made of using otherwise "waste" petrochemicals and that
applies here. I was using up some dregs in a rusty can that I found in
my late father's garage. It was HIGHLY effective as an oilstone cleaner.
This was a greasy stone purchased at a Flea Market for $1. The pores of
the stone went from totally clogged to totally clean in a few wipes.
Yes=2C it may have been overkill.Acrylic Enamel Reducer also removes
cosmolene PDQ. I'll start another thread about the cosmolene-encrusted
tool I bought at a surplus dealer. John Ruth Who recently saw a medical
study that proved that the folk remedy of rubbing diesel fuel on
arthritic knees is totally worthless despite testimony to the contrary.

> Date: Wed=2C 23 Feb 2011 08:12:20 -0600 From: w.taggart@v... To:
> eppler.kirk@g... Subject: Re: Re: [OldTools] RE: cleaning oilstones
> CC: oldtools@r...
>>>> On Feb 23=2C 2011=2C Kirk Eppler  wrote:>> ::
>>>> Here's an MSDS for a slow reducer=2C contains
> ::> :: *Toluene
> :: Light Aliphatic Solvent Naphtha Acetone *2-Butoxyethanol *Mixed
> :: Xylenes *Methanol *Ethylbenzene
>> A/k/a "use in a well-ventilated area=3B use proper respiratory
>>     protective equipment=3B and avoid any sparks=2C flames or other
>>     potential ignition sources...">> Although all are flammable=2C
>>     the methanol and ethylbenzene likely are the worst as far as
>>     health risks.
>> - Bill T.
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