Originally Posted by prd
I do have a couple of questions and observations however.
1. Why acetone? Would ATF and kero work just as well?
Well, no. Solvents are characterised by their 'polar' properties, e.g. hydrocarbons [the major components of ATF] are essentially non-polar, and water is very polar. Acetone is fairly polar, but will still mix with ATF, and will wet 'polar' surfaces. It will also act as a 'coupling solvent' in this case, and help absorb any free water that's around into the fluid.
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2. In hot weather will the acetone evaporate too quickly leaving just ATF? Your from Townsville, Ian, how do you find it?
Pretty much. You could try a less volatile solvent in the ketone class, e.g. MIBK [PVC pipe jointing primer - not the glue].
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3. I'm a little wary of getting the mix on enamel or acrylic paint as the acetone will soften it?
Yes, it most certainly will.

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