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  1. 15th June 2015, 12:49 PM #1
    19brendan81
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    Default How to get fish oil off lathe ways

    Hey Guys,

    I have had thelathe in storage for the last 9 monthswhilst our house has been extended.Imfinally at the pointy end now, and have the lathe in my new garage ready forinstall into its final location.Howeverbefore I stored it I sprayed all of the metal surfaces liberally with fish oil(the stuff in the pressure pack can).Iam now having no luck getting it off.Itried warm soapy water, degreaser and turps but nothing would budge it.The turps worked the best, it seemed to getrid of a few small areas.
    Any suggestions?

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  3. 15th June 2015, 01:43 PM #2
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    Paint thinners or acetone should do it.
  4. 15th June 2015, 01:48 PM #3
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    Try Acetone on a rag.

    Shifts most oil based residue.

    Have good ventilation or wear respirator with correct cartridge, and wear Nitrite disposable gloves (Blackwoods have them).

    Don't get it on the painted areas.
    The worst that can happen is you will fail.
    But at least you tried.


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    Cheers fellas. Ill grab some after work today and see how I go.
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