
Naphtha To Clean Guitars? - The Gear Page
Mar 27, 2019 · "Which is not the case for naphtha—essentially lighter fluid. It is a gentle and high-flash solvent that’s safe for most finishes. (Naphtha-saturated Q-tips do a great job cleaning rusty saddles and bridge hardware.) However, naphtha fumes and liquid are toxic to humans, so if you use it, I recommend wearing a mask and gloves.
Is Ronsonol lighter fluid still Naptha? - The Gear Page
Jun 19, 2019 · It is a little tricky since naphtha is not specifically defined and has meant different things to different people. Naphtha is basically a petroleum distillate. Per the SDS, Ronsonol lighter fluid contains Aliphatic hydrocarbon,Hydrocarbons, C7-C9 (Heptane? Nonane?), n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics.
Cleaning guitars with Naphtha - will this one work? - The Gear Page
Jul 28, 2022 · Hi, everyone - My Gibson SG needs a deep cleaning - It's grimy from use and sticky from the finish. I hear that Naphtha is a good thing to use. This is what Home Depot has. Will this be OK? Thanks!
Naphtha in the UK - The Gear Page
Jan 8, 2019 · On my can of Caig D5, used for cleaning pots, I noticed after several years of use that the only ingredient listed on it is Naphtha. If you can get a name brand cigarette lighter fluid like Zippo or Ronsonol, it is pure naphtha, I once bought a dollar-store brand that obviously wasn't pure, it didn't work as well for cleaning guitars and such.
What type of Naptha is ideal to clean a guitar? | The Gear Page
Mar 1, 2020 · Naphtha is an aggressive agent, it's viscosity is somewhat less than that of water... if there are any small unnoticed fissures, cracks, punctures, etc., the naphtha can wick it's way under the finish.. If that happens it will cause the wood to swell... making the crack worse.
Questions about Naptha - The Gear Page
May 10, 2010 · I got some naptha, as I read that this can be used to clean nitro finish guitars. This stuff seems pretty strong, should I be using this without diluting...
Is Naptha the same as Zippo Fluid?
Jan 11, 2016 · from what i know, naphtha is in several lighter fluids, i believe zippo fluid is made of it as well. if your wondering can your product be used for a extraction or not, do a evap. test.. put a small amount of lighter fluid product on a plate of glass, put it away somewhere and let it dry out.. if it it leaves a big amount of residue after it dries, dont use it. ronsonol lighter fluid is ...
Can't buy Naptha in CA. Other suggestions? | The Gear Page
Apr 11, 2016 · This I don't know since in the past I just went by the label on the Ronsonol container and never bothered with an MSDS search. FWIW Naphtha is kind of a generic label for a class of light petroleum distillates and I believe it can cover a range of compounds. So I am not that sure what is contained in products labeled as naphtha.
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May 30, 2019 · I use naphtha for scanning fluid. It's cheap, dries quickly, doesn't leave a noticeable residue, easy to find locally, and works. Also, I always have some on hand because it's such a useful cleaner. Then I just dip the negatives in some photo flo and wash water and hang to dry. I can't say much about the odor though.
heptane vs naphtha - FAQ - All your basic questions and answers ...
Feb 6, 2025 · apologies for any redundancy but i couldnt find anything specifically on point. i am doing vovins tek with a few adjustments, and was wondering: i have some sunnyside (light) naphtha but can easily get some bestine after some research, it appears that defatting and pulling with naphtha while REXing with the bestine/heptane is a good way to …
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