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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 09:21 PM
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recommend me a replacement for PB Blaster, I have used it for years with good success, but the smell has become sickening to me, not referring to the typical solvent smell like brake cleaner, PB Blaster has some weird perfumy smell that gets on my nerves, and seems to linger for hours, even on my hands after washing them, so seeking a similarly effective replacement rusted bolt cutting solvent
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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 09:55 PM
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CRC Freez-Off and nitrile gloves. I don't like the smell of any of them. The current can is Liquid Wrench.
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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 10:53 PM
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It is a really strong smell I agree, liquid wrench is a good one, and gloves, I don't use them much, but I'm always glad when I do.
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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 06:07 AM
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http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0411&ppt=C0139
http://www.kanolabs.com/penLub.html
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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 03:49 PM
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Everything I've used has had a lasting smell that bothered me. My friend swears by deep creep though.

Only thing I could recommend is do an overview of your layout and figure out a way to get some good air flow. Either that, or get a tyvek suit, a helmet connected to a hose, and an air pump connected to that hose.
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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 04:19 PM
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I suppose one could get a box of those surgical gloves at Walmart and use them. I use them quite frequently and it keeps the odor off my hands and still provides good hand dexterity. Also helps keep my hands from getting excessively scratched up. Just an idea!

BTW: I don't think its a good idea to use ant of these solvent related products in a closed area or get them soaked on your hands. Some of them have been declared cancer causing by CA, and have warnings on the cans. WD40 is as bad as Blaster- but both are effective in removing rusty bolts.

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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 04:22 PM
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We use The Solution by Krown, hardly any smell at all, works great.
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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 05:29 PM
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wd 40 stands for water dispersant experiment #40
its solvent...liquefied gas and mineral oil,not the best for what he is asking for
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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 05:44 PM
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^Agreed, WD-40 is too thin and weak to effectively free up rusted fasteners.
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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 06:31 PM
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Aerokroil or kano kroil by Kano labs is the best I've ever found but they have a smell too but it doesn't bother me. Hard to find in many areas and usually best to order from them. Good luck.
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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by python
wd 40 stands for water dispersant experiment #40
actually, water displacement experiment #40
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Old Dec 30, 2013 | 05:43 AM
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dispersant: a liquid or gas used to disperse small particles or droplets, as in an aerosol
distinction without a difference..YOU ARE WELCOME..btw.

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Old Dec 30, 2013 | 07:14 AM
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my my were touchy here at the end of the year...... Happy New Year!!

I cant help you cowboy, I use blaster.
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Old Dec 30, 2013 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by python
dispersant: a liquid or gas used to disperse small particles or droplets, as in an aerosol
distinction without a difference..YOU ARE WELCOME..btw.
Python, regardless of the definition of dispersant, Cowboy is correct what the 'D" in WD-40 officially stands for (it's displacement).

Cowboy, Python's recommendation of Kroil is a good one, that's what we use.

Let's move on from the nit-picking please
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