James W B wrote:
Pinesol worked good.Mama hates the smell of Naptha.
James
James
That's funny, my wife can't stand the smell of pinesol
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| Author: | James W B [ Sun Jun 13, 2010 9:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Acetone |
How can I remove acetone from the windshield of my wife`s car?Unrelated to guitar building,but you guys know a lot of stuff. James |
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| Author: | JohnAbercrombie [ Sun Jun 13, 2010 12:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acetone |
Acetone will evaporate in seconds, so it must be some residue on the windshield. |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Sun Jun 13, 2010 2:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acetone |
That's a timely question, I was thinking of using acetone to clean some windows... Bad idea? |
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| Author: | AlexanderLou3 [ Sun Jun 13, 2010 2:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acetone |
wow. straight to the acetone huh? It must be residue though, as stated. The acetone would've evap'ed immediately. Strongest I ever used on my windshield was Xylene when a tree bled all over the window leaving a horrible glaze of residue on the entire windshield wiper area. In the end pinesol and time was what cleared it up the best. I hope you're careful not to get any near paint or plastic areas! |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Sun Jun 13, 2010 4:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acetone |
Hmm, pinesol sounds good |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Sun Jun 13, 2010 4:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acetone |
For sticky goop/residue on windows I usually try Naptha first since it's fairly safe around finishes and plastic. |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Sun Jun 13, 2010 8:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acetone |
What IS naptha anyways? I've never seen it for sale at the big box stores... |
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| Author: | Cal Maier [ Sun Jun 13, 2010 9:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acetone |
Naptha is AKA campstove fuel. Cal |
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| Author: | Mark Groza [ Sun Jun 13, 2010 9:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acetone |
Mike O'Melia wrote: What IS naptha anyways? I've never seen it for sale at the big box stores... Mike, Lowes sells it in the paint dept. |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Sun Jun 13, 2010 10:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acetone |
Home Depot used to have it. I bought my last at Lowes. It is sold as VM&P Naphtha (Varnish Makers and Painters). Also called lighter fluid. |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Sun Jun 13, 2010 11:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acetone |
Funny! I never knew there were so many "AKAs" for naptha. For some strange reason I have always associated "moth balls" and naptha without knowing why. Must be a "fog of ebulliently imbibed" rememberance of the Deer Hunter. "I Love the smell of napalm in the morning!". Confused, yes! But having fun. Mike |
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| Author: | Billy T [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 12:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acetone |
Acetone won't touch glass! But! If the glass has tinting film applied to the inside it will attack that! If this is the case you may have to have the window retinted. |
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| Author: | sanaka [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 3:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acetone |
James W B wrote: How can I remove acetone... By the time you ask, it's gone. |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 5:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acetone |
WaddyThomson wrote: Home Depot used to have it. I bought my last at Lowes. It is sold as VM&P Naphtha (Varnish Makers and Painters). Also called lighter fluid. They've got it a Home Depot up here, check the paint department at the store down there Mike. |
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| Author: | James W B [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 5:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acetone |
Pinesol worked good.Mama hates the smell of Naptha. James |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Mon Jun 14, 2010 6:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acetone |
James W B wrote: Pinesol worked good.Mama hates the smell of Naptha. James That's funny, my wife can't stand the smell of pinesol
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| Author: | tomb63 [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 12:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acetone |
Mike, The reason you associated mothballs and naphtha is that mothballs used to be made of naphthalene. However, naphthalene is a specific hydrocarbon compound, while naphtha is a hydrocarbon distillate or mixture of compounds. Tom |
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| Author: | JohnAbercrombie [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 12:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acetone |
tomb63 wrote: Mike, The reason you associated mothballs and naphtha is that mothballs used to be made of naphthalene. However, naphthalene is a specific hydrocarbon compound, while naphtha is a hydrocarbon distillate or mixture of compounds. Tom Thanks, Tom! Now, please go to work on the silicon (element) vs silicone ( polymer that includes silicon together with carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and sometimes other chemical elements) thing, which seems to be a problem area for about half the population, including TV & radio talking heads!  Cheers John |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 2:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acetone |
It would appear that the "e" is causing all the trouble! |
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| Author: | windsurfer [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 3:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acetone |
Low quality (hardware store) Acetone is frequently contaminated with water containing minerals. If contaminated it will leave a hazy film on the surface. This film will be water soluble and can likely be cleaned using distilled water (perhaps with a little added Vinegar). If it is a really stubborn stain, it may take some time to go back into solution. If so you can place a wet towel over the window for 15-30 min and then clean up. -jd |
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| Author: | James W B [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 4:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acetone |
Steve ,Maybe we should swap wives?  James |
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| Author: | Hupaand [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 4:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acetone |
What will that wet rag do to car paint? |
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| Author: | windsurfer [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 7:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acetone |
Hupaand wrote: What will that wet rag do to car paint? it will get it wet Am I missing something ? Distilled or DI water won't affect the paint or the wax. (unless your kids painted the car using tempera paint) -jd |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Tue Jun 15, 2010 7:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Acetone |
James W B wrote: Steve ,Maybe we should swap wives? James  She's an east Tennessee gal, I don't think I could drag her that far from the mountains. |
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