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Terry, NJ · 08-01-2022, 04:51 PM

Thank you all for your help with this. Too many years ago, I hate to think of how many, I worked a little with MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) and TCE (Tri Clor Ethane) and they became firmly locked in my mind as the two greatest solvents ever. Trouble is that they were so good that now I can't find them for sale anywhere. Like Chlordane, the world's greatest insecticide. Our favorite uncle with the striped pants has put the kibosh on its use. So now, Some of the restrictions are merely a state thing and some are federal. BTW, Yesterday, I went over to my local HF for a new $15 "Purple Gun" and the were all sold out. I believe that you cannot make a profit on that gun at $15 ( $9.00 ) and that it's heavily subsidized by the Chinese govt, in which case, they're losing on it as a "Loss Leader" GOOD!
Terry

08-01-2022, 04:51 PM	#11
Terry, NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks Co, Pa Posts: 3,749	Re: Spray gun cleaning, what solvents Thank you all for your help with this. Too many years ago, I hate to think of how many, I worked a little with MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) and TCE (Tri Clor Ethane) and they became firmly locked in my mind as the two greatest solvents ever. Trouble is that they were so good that now I can't find them for sale anywhere. Like Chlordane, the world's greatest insecticide. Our favorite uncle with the striped pants has put the kibosh on its use. So now, Some of the restrictions are merely a state thing and some are federal. BTW, Yesterday, I went over to my local HF for a new $15 "Purple Gun" and the were all sold out. I believe that you cannot make a profit on that gun at $15 ( $9.00 ) and that it's heavily subsidized by the Chinese govt, in which case, they're losing on it as a "Loss Leader" GOOD! Terry