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Re: Information for LBC mechanics

To: spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Information for LBC mechanics
Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 11:59:19 GMT

I've heard that truckies put a can in their radiator...

>The distributors of Coke have
>been using it to clean the engines of their trucks for about 20 >years.
>

>From: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
>Reply-To: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
>To: LDavid <bohler@hooked.net>
>CC: spridgets@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: Information for LBC  mechanics
>Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 20:53:55 -0800
>
>...don't tell us, you work for Coca-Cola right?!?  Only kidding.  Thanks 
>for
>the tips, especially the one on laundry... but will it get that mess out of 
>the
>tub after doing a load of greasy/oily rags????
>
>WFO Herb
>Keep the sticky side down!
>
>LDavid wrote:
>
> > Lurking on my husband's Emailbox -- thought I'd pass this info along.
> >
> > To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub the bumper with a
> > crumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola.
> >
> > To clean corrosion from car battery terminals:  Pour a can ofCoca-Cola 
>over
> > the terminals to bubble away the corrosion.
> >
> > To loosen a rusted bolt: Apply a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted
> > bolt for several minutes.
> >
> > To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of Coke into a load of greasy
> > clothes, add detergent, and run through a regular cycle.  The Coca-Cola
> > will help loosen grease stains.
> >
> > It will also clean road haze from your windshield.
> >
> > .. the active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid.  Its pH is 2.8.
> > It will dissolve a nail in about 4 days.



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