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From: "William T Bartlett" <wtbart@olympus.net>
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Subject: Acetone?
Date: Sat, 12 Jun 1999 09:17:28 -0700
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I built before Lancair was recommending MC so know nothing about it, but
do know that acetone does not remove petroleum residue. Boeing is still
using MEK and that would seem like a better substitute. Neico originally
recommended MEK (available everywhere) , but found out that California
mice dipped in or fed MEK developed cancer so changed the recommendation
to automotive prepsol, probably one of the worse choices, because it
takes forever to flash off and acts like a release agent until it is
completely gone. Lance is very sensitive to litigation, so would not
recommend anything that might bring a law suit. I would have faith in
Boeing's decision.

Bill N7WB

> If you can't locate
> straight MC locally I believe the factory has approved acetone as an
> alternate solvent... you would be much better off using that than that
> gooey paint stripper.     <Marv>    ]


[As long as your not a California mouse building your project in a
pool of it, floating around drinking cocktails made from it, I guess I
would agree with Bill in suggesting MEK as a viable alternative to MC.
Don't forget to take all the precautions (ie, gloves, mask, goggles) and
handle it with care.  MEK, unlike MC, is very flammable, so be very
careful to keep it away from open flames or sparks.  (The non-flammability
of MC is one of its strong points, BTW.)     <Marv>   ]
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