[Healeys] WD-40 Blue Torch Penetrant

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On some sixty year old switches that I was trying to take apart, Roger
Moment suggested that I try ATF and acetone.  I did, gave them time to
work and all those little springs, plungers and catches moved again
for the first time in sixty years, mixtures of metals and
plastic/bakelite.  Same for the screws holding Healey horns together
for those same sixty plus years.

I don't know what you are using for ATF and for acetone but my mix
stays mixed.  The only problem is that the acetone evaporates if I
don't keep it bottled up.  That's OK with me.  The price is right and
the results suit me.

-Roland

On Mon, 12 Oct 2015 18:25:38 -0700, Richard Mayor wrote:

>OK, I'm jumping into a can of worms here.... I know it!   But, I tried this
>concoction a few years ago.  I mixed up a potion of ATF and acetone and
>tried it on some rusty bits. I was not impressed with it's ability to free
>up the rusted parts.  What did surprise me was the speed in which it
>quickly separated itself back into it's two components just like oil and
>vinegar does.  So, if this stuff is so good, why isn't someone selling it,
>calling it a miracle product, and making a killing in profits?   Me thinks
>it is because is doesn't really work.