[ARC5] Cleaning Capacitor Oil Leakage

[Geoff]

I try first with Scrubbing Bubbles on a tooth brush or Q-Tip. If that doesnt 
work I use Greased Lightning. When its safe I use a generic brake cleaner 
and Q Tips or just paper towels and a wood stick.


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From: "Richard Knoppow" <1oldlens1 at ix.netcom.com>
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>> What's the best stuff to get sticky, nasty capacitor
>> oil off the inside of my set without damaging stuff or
>> creating some toxic sludge that's going to
>> make my rear fall off or something.
>> Come to think of it... that might not be so bad...
>>
>> Mineral spirits?  White gas?
>> Half a bottle of Vodka (The other half has....
>> other priorities.  Well...maybe two-thirds...)?
>>
>    An addition: I don't remember if I tried mineral
> spirits, AKA white spirits, AKA Stoddard solvent but its
> good for dissolving many oils and greases and worth a try.
> Its generally available at hardware and paint stores.
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> Richard Knoppow
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> dickburk at ix.netcom.com
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