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Offline c1obrien

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Brake fluid???
« on: October 21, 2012, 09:49:20 PM »
Two questions:

1. What the heck is in this stuff that one drop turns black plastic white?

2. Can I use it on my shorts instead of bleach?
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Re: Brake fluid???
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2012, 04:10:16 AM »
Brake fluid ruining plastic bits and painted surfaces is nothing new.  It's main ingredient is glycol ether (DOT 3/4)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brake_fluid

DOT 5 is silicone based.  Not sure if that has the same corrosive properties on plastic and paint.

Question 2:  No.
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Re: Brake fluid???
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2012, 04:57:34 AM »
Question 2: Sure you can. Report back with results.
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