WTF HAPPENED !!!

[Panther F]

I've been always leery of using brake fluid because it can react to softer types of styrene.

I've had better luck with Pine Sol, but watch the time spent in the fluid as it can heat-up and soften the structure of the plastic.





Jeff

[Supermario]

Originally Posted by Panther F

I've been always leery of using brake fluid because it can react to softer types of styrene.

I've had better luck with Pine Sol, but watch the time spent in the fluid as it can heat-up and soften the structure of the plastic.





Jeff

I too was Leery about using brake fluid. I wanted to know how long was too long so I used the back plate of the sleeper as a test subject. I let it soak fully submerged for 12 hrs. The paint wiped right off and absolutely no effect or damage to the plastic. So even with paint removed I threw it back in for 24hrs. No damage or softness at all. Even the moulded rivets are still strong and sharp.

Then I knew I could strip the cab with brake fluid and not have to worry. As Aaron said, painting worries me and should be left to professionals.

I used DOT 4 type fluid by the way! I have no idea what the effects of using DOT 3 or any other type of brake fluid. I don't want anyone to use the wrong type and then blame me because I said it was ok.