[TowerTalk] WD-40

[Roger (K8RI) on TT]

On 4/13/2015 8:04 AM, Julio Peralta wrote:
> Are there any special considerations for storing this concoction? Will it be OK to store it/ dispense it in one of those spray bottles available at Home Depot or does it need some other type of container?  Does it require the use of gloves or a mask when applying it? I don't think the chemicals by themselves are any more hazardous than PB blaster but just wanted to be sure before I mix up a batch.
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> Julio, W4HY
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> From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jim Thomson
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> Subject: [TowerTalk] WD-40
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> The real bomb is a 50-50 mix of synthetic ATF  +  acetone.  That combo is more than 4X  better than  WD-40.
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> PB blaster is a tiny bit better than WD-40..and that’s about it.
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> Don’t believe me...try it yourself.   Acetone in tiny amounts, like half a pint, is available at
> any paint store or home depot.  Synthetic ATF or regular good quality ATF is available at any
> auto supply parts store.   Just shake up the mix real good.... just prior to using it.
>
> Jim   VE7RF
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Roger (K8RI)


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