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Old 10-31-2016, 01:06 PM
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Hi guys. I know a lot of people have to deal with rusty hardware, got this deal on kroil sent to me. Thought I'd pass it along for those that are interested. Took about a week for them to show up. Used my company name but my home address. I haven't used it yet, but heard that this stuff works well and is normally very expensive. Just looked it up on eastwood. Compared to them, this is a steal....assuming it works well.

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My grandfather swore by this stuff (called it skunk ****), and I inherited all of his remaining cans. I think I only have 2-3 left. I'll definitely grab some, thanks!
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ordered some to give it a shot. The three OEM downpipe to header nuts always gave me hell. PB plaster never worked there. Hopefully this would do the trick next time I get a seized bolt.
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Kroil is the only stuff I use on corroded bolts. Once you buy a can they send you deals.

You can also get it on Amazon; https://smile.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb...keywords=Kroil

Kroil + a little heat also works.
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Kroil works well. I could not loosen the crankset on my newest bicycle even with breaker bar. Sprayed Kroil on there, came back after a week vacation and removed crankset using standard wrench.
It smells good too.
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Kroil is the single best product for loosening bolts and the like.

It has very high surface tension, so it really spreads itself out. I have never broke a bolt that I sprayed aero kroil on. It's seriously magic.

Also works to prevent rust and lubricate hinges.

It is worth many thousands of dollars if you are a mechanic. Saves so so so much time.
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Originally Posted by thumpetto007
Kroil is the single best product for loosening bolts and the like.

It has very high surface tension, so it really spreads itself out. I have never broke a bolt that I sprayed aero kroil on. It's seriously magic.

Also works to prevent rust and lubricate hinges.

It is worth many thousands of dollars if you are a mechanic. Saves so so so much time.
Do you mean low surface tension, so it wets out easier?
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While Kroil is good stuff, nothing beats plain old acetone and ATF. Mix it 50/50 (must be shaken, as it separates) and keep it in a well sealed container or the acetone evaporates out.

Kroil smells better than any other penetrating oil, but try the homebrew stuff. It actually works.
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That's what my neighbor told me. Not sure why he waited until I told him I bought this kroil deal to tell me about it though.....Audi owners, pthhh. I'll have to try it once I run out of the kroil.
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Originally Posted by rleete
While Kroil is good stuff, nothing beats plain old acetone and ATF. Mix it 50/50 (must be shaken, as it separates) and keep it in a well sealed container or the acetone evaporates out.

Kroil smells better than any other penetrating oil, but try the homebrew stuff. It actually works.
That requires me to do work. I rather just one click on Amazon, then open the box in 2 days.
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Kroil is all we use in the hangar. Wish I could buy it as an individual over here though. My company just imports it to use in the hangar
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