metalman
Oldtimer
Local hardware store can’t sell mineral spirits or naphtha anymore!
I use either for general purposes, degreasing off oil etc.
Recently I wanted to remove WD40 and aluminum chips from some powder coated aluminum fence posts that I machined for a fence contractor. I know naphtha would do that and I didn’t need to waste SPI710.
That painters solvent was all they had. Tested it on the end of the pole that goes into the ground and it was hot, bit into the powder coat. Resorted to washing with dawn and simple green.
No way knowing what that solvent is, but the dominant smell is acetone. Thus the reason it’s hot.
I don’t know if this is a problem in other parts of the country? I hope not and hope this doesn’t affect SPI w&gr. Sad situation.