> >IMO, WD40 is a very poor penetrating oil (it's better for other
> things). My
> >personal favorite penetrating oil is PB Blaster, with Kroil a
> close second.
> >I've heard that SiliKroil is better yet, but haven't tried it.
> And, I've no
> >idea if any of these are available in the UK ...
> >http://www.kanolabs.com/
>
> Nor have I - I've certainly never come across them over here. I agree
> with you that WD40 is a poor penetrating oil, but it was either than or
> a bottle of 3-in-1 that has been sitting in my Mum's garage for the past
> 20 years.
Kroil is, AFAIK, only available direct from the manufacturer. I don't know
if they can ship to the UK, but it might be worth asking. Buy a case and
sell individual cans to all your friends, they'll think you're a genius !
> >For stubborn cases, PB Blaster may take a long time to work. I've soaked
> >stuck fasteners for as much as a month, trying to remove them
> every few days
> >(and applying more PB Blaster), to have them finally come loose.
>
> Blimey! You've got a lot more patience than I have...
Nah, just lots and lots of other things that also need attention. If I get
stalled on one project, I can usually just move onto something else ... some
of my projects have been in this state for 20 years ! OTOH, if it's
something I have to drive to work in the morning, the job takes on a little
more urgency ... the angle grinder or "flaming wrench" (oxy-acetylene torch)
is likely to get a workout ... <g>
Randall
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