Comments on: Kroil http://boingboing.net/2011/05/23/kroil.html Brain candy for Happy Mutants Sat, 25 May 2013 11:18:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Rootshot http://boingboing.net/2011/05/23/kroil.html#comment-1118996 Rootshot Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1118996 I was traveling on business and got a late call from my wife. She was frantic that our daughter had gum or some other sticky stuff stuck in her hair. I directed her to the bottle of Kroil in the garage and the problem was solved :) I was traveling on business and got a late call from my wife. She was frantic that our daughter had gum or some other sticky stuff stuck in her hair. I directed her to the bottle of Kroil in the garage and the problem was solved :)

]]> By: bardfinn http://boingboing.net/2011/05/23/kroil.html#comment-1119258 bardfinn Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1119258 WD-40 isn't formulated as a lubricant, but will act as one. So long as there is no appreciable load. Or speed. Or any particulate. In short, if your application is on a home sewing machine's thread spool axle, it's fine. It's not fine for the sewing machine's internal components (as a lubricant for operating the machine. For cleanup, it's ok). WD-40 isn’t formulated as a lubricant, but will act as one. So long as there is no appreciable load. Or speed. Or any particulate. In short, if your application is on a home sewing machine’s thread spool axle, it’s fine. It’s not fine for the sewing machine’s internal components (as a lubricant for operating the machine. For cleanup, it’s ok).

]]> By: Comedian http://boingboing.net/2011/05/23/kroil.html#comment-1118755 Comedian Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1118755 Half and half automatic transmission fluid and acetone works just about as good as Kroil, at one heck of a lot lower price per ounce. And those two components are easy to find at retail. (Cribbed from the web bit follows) "The April/May 2007 edition of Machinist's Workshop did a test of penetrating oils where they measured the force required to loosen rusty test devices. Buy the issue if you want to see how they did the test. The results reported were interesting. The lower the number of pounds the better. Mighty interesting results for simple acetone and tranny fluid! Penetrating oil . Average load .. Price per fluid ounce None ................. 516 pounds . WD-40 .............. 238 pounds .. $0.25 PB Blaster ......... 214 pounds .. $0.35 Liquid Wrench ... 127 pounds .. $0.21 Kano Kroil ........ 106 pounds .. $0.75 ATF-Acetone mix.. 53 pounds .. $0.10 The ATF-Acetone mix was a 50/50 mix (1 to 1 ratio)." Half and half automatic transmission fluid and acetone works just about as good as Kroil, at one heck of a lot lower price per ounce.

And those two components are easy to find at retail.

(Cribbed from the web bit follows)

“The April/May 2007 edition of Machinist’s Workshop did a test of penetrating oils where they measured the force required to loosen rusty test devices. Buy the issue if you want to see how they did the test. The results reported were interesting. The lower the number of pounds the better. Mighty interesting results for simple acetone and tranny fluid!

Penetrating oil . Average load .. Price per fluid ounce
None …………….. 516 pounds .
WD-40 ………….. 238 pounds .. $0.25
PB Blaster ……… 214 pounds .. $0.35
Liquid Wrench … 127 pounds .. $0.21
Kano Kroil …….. 106 pounds .. $0.75
ATF-Acetone mix.. 53 pounds .. $0.10

The ATF-Acetone mix was a 50/50 mix (1 to 1 ratio).”

]]> By: frankieboy http://boingboing.net/2011/05/23/kroil.html#comment-1118760 frankieboy Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1118760 Kano's "Floway" is the bomb for real. Good stuff. WD40? No match. They make good products. (I don't work for them!) Kano’s “Floway” is the bomb for real. Good stuff. WD40? No match. They make good products.
(I don’t work for them!)

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2011/05/23/kroil.html#comment-1118761 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1118761 I personally swear by a 50/50 mix of ATF and acetone. I normally use plain Dextron/Mercon, but anything from Type F to Pentosin works. Kicks Kroils butt at the cost of being hard to keep around. Crap plastic container? The acetone eats it away. Seal the container badly? All the acetone evaporates. I personally swear by a 50/50 mix of ATF and acetone. I normally use plain Dextron/Mercon, but anything from Type F to Pentosin works.

Kicks Kroils butt at the cost of being hard to keep around. Crap plastic container? The acetone eats it away. Seal the container badly? All the acetone evaporates.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2011/05/23/kroil.html#comment-1118768 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1118768 Ad-flavoured review of fancy oil aside; I WANT A STENCIL MACHINE NOW! :) Ad-flavoured review of fancy oil aside; I WANT A STENCIL MACHINE NOW! :)

]]> By: Matt Maher http://boingboing.net/2011/05/23/kroil.html#comment-1118771 Matt Maher Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1118771 Photos aren't loading... Photos aren’t loading…

]]> By: smncameron http://boingboing.net/2011/05/23/kroil.html#comment-1118775 smncameron Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1118775 Penetrating lubricant. Penetrating lubricant.

]]> By: retrojoe http://boingboing.net/2011/05/23/kroil.html#comment-1118776 retrojoe Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1118776 Kroil has a very high flash point. So you can pour it on and hit the exterior part with a torch to help with the separation. Not something you do with the atf/acetone mix. "Better" depends upon circumstances. Kroil has a very high flash point. So you can pour it on and hit the exterior part with a torch to help with the separation. Not something you do with the atf/acetone mix. “Better” depends upon circumstances.

]]> By: TabulaRasa http://boingboing.net/2011/05/23/kroil.html#comment-1118790 TabulaRasa Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1118790 Thanks so much. I was already thinking I'm the only one in whose mind this sentence kept echoing. However - it can never hurt to have plenty of good penetrating lubricant, so thanks for this post. But is it really dermatologically tested? Thanks so much. I was already thinking I’m the only one in whose mind this sentence kept echoing.
However – it can never hurt to have plenty of good penetrating lubricant, so thanks for this post. But is it really dermatologically tested?

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2011/05/23/kroil.html#comment-1118791 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1118791 There is apparently a mistake in that article, the 50-50 mix is with acetone and power steering fluid (NOT automatic transmission fluid). http://www.broadbandreports.com/r0/download/1503009~ecd98a0df4179c3c484481717f70db4c/PenetratingOils.png There is apparently a mistake in that article, the 50-50 mix is with acetone and power steering fluid (NOT automatic transmission fluid).

http://www.broadbandreports.com/r0/download/1503009~ecd98a0df4179c3c484481717f70db4c/PenetratingOils.png

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2011/05/23/kroil.html#comment-1118805 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1118805 Does the name Kroil have anything to do with <a href="http://www.kroon-oil.com/en/">Kroon Oil</a>? Does the name Kroil have anything to do with Kroon Oil?

]]> By: JonStewartMill http://boingboing.net/2011/05/23/kroil.html#comment-1120853 JonStewartMill Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1120853 During my days of owning only Murkan cars, I did the same, but my Honda requires "genuine Honda power-steering fluid". During my days of owning only Murkan cars, I did the same, but my Honda requires “genuine Honda power-steering fluid”.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2011/05/23/kroil.html#comment-1118807 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1118807 Kroil? You're soaking in it! Kroil? You’re soaking in it!

]]> By: akbar56 http://boingboing.net/2011/05/23/kroil.html#comment-1118809 akbar56 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1118809 I have never understood those who try to use WD-40 as lubricant. Do they not realize that the WD stands for Water Displacement? I have never understood those who try to use WD-40 as lubricant. Do they not realize that the WD stands for Water Displacement?

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2011/05/23/kroil.html#comment-1119581 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1119581 seafoam makes a product called "Deep Creep" that works very well also! seafoam makes a product called “Deep Creep” that works very well also!

]]> By: pinehead http://boingboing.net/2011/05/23/kroil.html#comment-1118815 pinehead Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1118815 I'd almost forgotten about good old Kroil. I had a can of that stuff a few years ago, when I was working on my old '68 Ford Custom. Kroil is good stuff, but I think it's worth mentioning that most people won't need it unless you do a lot of metal fab or restoration work (which is what the review is suggesting, anyway). If you've got an old car to pull apart, Kroil can be helpful. Nowadays, the most I need oil for is on the drill press and a few small parts. For that, 3-in-One, WD-40 or Liquid Wrench is fine. I’d almost forgotten about good old Kroil. I had a can of that stuff a few years ago, when I was working on my old ’68 Ford Custom. Kroil is good stuff, but I think it’s worth mentioning that most people won’t need it unless you do a lot of metal fab or restoration work (which is what the review is suggesting, anyway). If you’ve got an old car to pull apart, Kroil can be helpful.

Nowadays, the most I need oil for is on the drill press and a few small parts. For that, 3-in-One, WD-40 or Liquid Wrench is fine.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2011/05/23/kroil.html#comment-1119071 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1119071 I have used aero-kroil and I bought a gallon just because I did not want to run out. I use is when I need it when nothing else works. I got some old 8 ton screw jacks(rail road supply) that were frozen and had been that way for a long time I soaked them for over a month and they have been restored to working condition. It is not for everything but when you need it it delivers wait a while and low and behold it is loose. uncle frogy I have used aero-kroil and I bought a gallon just because I did not want to run out.
I use is when I need it when nothing else works.
I got some old 8 ton screw jacks(rail road supply) that were frozen and had been that way for a long time I soaked them for over a month and they have been restored to working condition.
It is not for everything but when you need it it delivers wait a while and low and behold it is loose.

uncle frogy

]]> By: peter x http://boingboing.net/2011/05/23/kroil.html#comment-1119590 peter x Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1119590 Marvel Mystery Oil - my grandfather used that for about everything. You can still get it at auto parts store as a fuel additive. Light oil, ruby in color, smells nice. Use it on oilstones, as cutting oil etc etc. Marvel Mystery Oil – my grandfather used that for about everything. You can still get it at auto parts store as a fuel additive. Light oil, ruby in color, smells nice. Use it on oilstones, as cutting oil etc etc.

]]> By: chgoliz http://boingboing.net/2011/05/23/kroil.html#comment-1118832 chgoliz Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1118832 I appreciate learning about the ATF-Acetone mix. For someone who has a large work area with many components, it's probably the right choice. But for me, I'd rather have something small and easy that costs a bit more per ounce than something that requires multiple caustic ingredients and special storing. Price is not my deal-breaker in a situation like this. I appreciate learning about the ATF-Acetone mix. For someone who has a large work area with many components, it’s probably the right choice.

But for me, I’d rather have something small and easy that costs a bit more per ounce than something that requires multiple caustic ingredients and special storing. Price is not my deal-breaker in a situation like this.

]]> By: Modusoperandi http://boingboing.net/2011/05/23/kroil.html#comment-1119359 Modusoperandi Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1119359 <b>Anonymous</b> <i>"...and power steering fluid (NOT automatic transmission fluid)."</i> Same fluid, different bottle. Not in all cases, but my previous car used ATF Dexron II for the power steering. Anonymous “…and power steering fluid (NOT automatic transmission fluid).”
Same fluid, different bottle. Not in all cases, but my previous car used ATF Dexron II for the power steering.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2011/05/23/kroil.html#comment-1118849 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1118849 My girl friend swears by it. My girl friend swears by it.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2011/05/23/kroil.html#comment-1119111 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1119111 excellent for artists and paint tops...acrylic and oil..a tiny bit on the threads of the top and the paint never sticks...awesome... excellent for artists and paint tops…acrylic and oil..a tiny bit on the threads of the top and the paint never sticks…awesome…

]]> By: AnthonyC http://boingboing.net/2011/05/23/kroil.html#comment-1118858 AnthonyC Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1118858 You're no the only one at all. And remember, he's tried every one on the market! You’re no the only one at all. And remember, he’s tried every one on the market!

]]> By: Takashi Omoto http://boingboing.net/2011/05/23/kroil.html#comment-1118862 Takashi Omoto Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1118862 I use Krull for all my disassembling needs. I just play the DVD and everything falls apart. I use Krull for all my disassembling needs. I just play the DVD and everything falls apart.

]]> By: General Specific http://boingboing.net/2011/05/23/kroil.html#comment-1118865 General Specific Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1118865 Just a guess, but it's probably because it can be used as a lubricant. Says so, right on the can. Just a guess, but it’s probably because it can be used as a lubricant. Says so, right on the can.

]]> By: krawll3r http://boingboing.net/2011/05/23/kroil.html#comment-1118879 krawll3r Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1118879 Ok, I am sold. I have a classic Jag that has plenty of rusted bolts and parts, and this looks like it could do the job. Also, in regards to WD40... You guys are right. It doesn't do the job very well for very long. Growing up we had the "oiling can," and it was much more effective and long-lasting then the WD. Ok, I am sold. I have a classic Jag that has plenty of rusted bolts and parts, and this looks like it could do the job. Also, in regards to WD40… You guys are right. It doesn’t do the job very well for very long. Growing up we had the “oiling can,” and it was much more effective and long-lasting then the WD.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2011/05/23/kroil.html#comment-1118880 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1118880 Mouse Milk, funnier name too -> http://www.mousemilk.com/ Mouse Milk, funnier name too -> http://www.mousemilk.com/

]]> By: krawll3r http://boingboing.net/2011/05/23/kroil.html#comment-1118883 krawll3r Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1118883 In regards to the ATF (or automatic steering fluid as stated - BTW, which one?)... I could be very wrong, but I am not sure if that would be very good once in contact with skin. Dangerous. In regards to the ATF (or automatic steering fluid as stated – BTW, which one?)… I could be very wrong, but I am not sure if that would be very good once in contact with skin. Dangerous.

]]> By: Quibbler http://boingboing.net/2011/05/23/kroil.html#comment-1119142 Quibbler Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1119142 I normally used 2 stroke oil it works and is cheap. The advantage of wd-40 is the aerosol can which makes it easier to get at difficult to reach nuts. I normally used 2 stroke oil it works and is cheap. The advantage of wd-40 is the aerosol can which makes it easier to get at difficult to reach nuts.

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