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It took 5 minutes to do this to these plastic cups that were stacked together. Pretty cool.
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Haha, indeed.
I had a plastic solo cup half-filled with vinegar and other non-volatile fluids sitting on my bench. I was cleaning out one of my carbs and decided to use it to catch the cleaner as I sprayed the carb. After a couple minutes, I noticed a small trickle of fluid coming from the bottom. I knew what was wrong right away, but it was already too late. I went to pick up the cup and throw it into another container, but the whole bottom came off. Whoosh!
That was fun to clean up.Last edited by eil; 07-01-2013, 04:50 PM. -
Styrofoam is not in any way close to represent HDPE or ABS plastics...so that rather misleading to post that. ABS is much more susceptable to contact damage than the HDPE is though. I your pretty quick about wiping off ABS its usually ok.Last edited by chuck hahn; 07-01-2013, 02:03 PM.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
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I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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I remember my first time doing a carb rebuild, i was soaking the jets in b12 chemtool. I had this old semi-clear plastic mug that i thought would be great to use and not get any good glassware dirty.
Dumped a handful of jets in there along with some b12 chemtool, i came back five minutes later and the jets had embedded themselves completely in the plastic at the bottom of the mug. I had to dig them out with a knife. Fun stuff.
Also, don't get that spray stuff on your hands. Might only feel 'just wet' initially, but a few seconds later you've got a great chemical burn.Comment
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That carb cleaner is rough stuff. Even my thick Nitrile gloves would warp and weaken after a bit. To to mention you need good ventilation.Comment
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I've sprayed it in my eyes twice. Shoulda seen me flopping around in my garage floor. Good thing is it evaporates in about 30 seconds and then you are fine. Remember safety glasses!Comment
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Who said styrofoam? These were plastic. The color white doesn't always mean styrofoam.Comment
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It gives me a screaming headache if I dont use it with a lot of ventilation. Also getting it on my hands gives me a headache too. I use the heavy blue Harbor Freight gloves, they last long enough to do what I need to do or I change them out if they get flimsy. Its some wicked stuff !Comment
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Shape of the rim, the way it looks frazzled..looks a lot like how Styrofoam dissolves.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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Yeah, just a dab behind each ear while I'm getting ready for work does the trick for the whole day.Originally posted by Octain View Post
Seriously, though, this stuff seems to infuse itself into human skin, and your hands will smell of Berryman's for about a week if you're careless enough with it.and God said, "Let there be air compressors!"
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Ha, I can relate. After soaking my carbs years ago , i was giving them a final cleaning with carb cleaner. i wanted to be sure a small passage was clear, so i put the little straw in the passage, and got close, so i could get a good look, and gave it a blast. the cleaner shot back out of the passage and directly into my eye. With my eye burning like a mutha, and one hand trying to rub out the cleaner, i tried to blindly make my way to the sink the garage. on my way, i whacked my shin on the front spindle of my fathers riding lawnmower which was under repair. With my eyes still clamped shut, burning, i felt myself falling. I threw out my free hand. It hit the floor slid , and my shoulder dislocated (again), and i ended up like an upside down turtle..Originally posted by Crage View Post
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Read that Berrymans cans cautions Robert AND HEAD THEM!!! I thought yeah right, I am just goone be reaching in for a second to grab a carb body and then right to rinsing,,,wont be all that!!
6 hrs of the worst headache and 3 trips to the toilet to puke from it absorbing thru my skin has forever cured me of being so crass about it.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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Haha it went almost the same for me except I fell trying to get into the house from the garage. It only hit one eye but the pain was so bad that I could not open my other eye. Scared the hell out of me for a minute. I dare say that it would make some good self defense spray!Originally posted by dorkburger View PostHa, I can relate. After soaking my carbs years ago , i was giving them a final cleaning with carb cleaner. i wanted to be sure a small passage was clear, so i put the little straw in the passage, and got close, so i could get a good look, and gave it a blast. the cleaner shot back out of the passage and directly into my eye. With my eye burning like a mutha, and one hand trying to rub out the cleaner, i tried to blindly make my way to the sink the garage. on my way, i whacked my shin on the front spindle of my fathers riding lawnmower which was under repair. With my eyes still clamped shut, burning, i felt myself falling. I threw out my free hand. It hit the floor slid , and my shoulder dislocated (again), and i ended up like an upside down turtle..
Safety glasses are good ( when used)Comment
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Now I know why nobody reads the directions any more.
Nobody can SEE them.
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