>Public service announcements aside, even 99% IPA has its medicinal uses. It's >much better as an astringent than 70% IPA, for example, and is often available >in DIY hardware-type stores in the solvent section as well, as it's a >reasonably good solvent whilst remaining relatively non-toxic (especially >compared to, say, turpentine or mineral spirits). >-- > >the pickle
Yup. Actually, IPA is a pretty good paint softener/remover too. I've used it for removing spraypaint from plastic cabinets where I figured paint stripper might attack the plastic (which is why I don't keep acetone in the workshop). Also use it (or methanol) for cleaning VCR heads and tape heads, mainly because it dries quickly. Mineral solvent is great for softening stickers prior to peeling them off, including old floppy disk labels. Just dab it on, wait a few minutes, and peel the label off. I've never damaged any plastic with mineral spirits (not counting Varsol, which is a vicious unHoly mixture from outer space), although I can't say the same for my lungs and sinuses... m -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Compact Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/compact.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
