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dAvies.lOcker
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by dAvies.lOcker » Sun Feb 20, 2005 3:08 pm
I realise this is an age old topic, but i was wondering whether 70% IMS (Industrial Methylated Spirits) could be used to remove old thermal grease? Or Acetone?
Isn't it at all similiar to rubbing alcohol?
If not, i will buy some of the Akasa TIM cleaner...the Arctic cleaner isnt out here in the UK.
I only ask cos there is loads of IMS and Acetone in the lab at uni, so wud save me a bit of cash if it could work.
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by Rusty075 » Sun Feb 20, 2005 3:44 pm
Acetone works well, and is on the Arctic Silver instructions as a recommended method.
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by Rusty075 » Sun Feb 20, 2005 3:51 pm
I have no idea. Never messed with the stuff. Acetone or alcohol do the trick, even for old crusty thermal pads, so why mess with something stronger? I'd be worried about a potential reaction with the plastics involved
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by acaurora » Sun Feb 20, 2005 7:01 pm
I just use the highest % rubbing alcohol in my house, usually either 70 or 99%. A few Q tips and i'm done.
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by burcakb » Mon Feb 21, 2005 12:49 am
Melamine foam is a surprisingly good cleaner. No wetting with anything, just wipe the goop off. I've even tried it against AS's own cleaning solution, tempwise got the same results. Plus, it's lint-free
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by Tibors » Mon Feb 21, 2005 3:07 am
IMS probably contains methanol in addition to the ethanol found in rubbing alcohol. For cleaning and desinfecting purposes this doesn't make a difference. But don't drink it, you can go blind if you do.