Chemists!! Solvents

[AutoApollo]

I have some anti seize applied to the threads of my coilover perches when I first put them in. After cleaning the wheel well today I noticed they are caked in dirt/road debris. A wire brush is taking most of the gunk off but is there any solvent that would dissolve all the anti seize like brake clean or something?

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[Helltopay]

I have found WD40 to work on aluminum anti seize, but not as well on the copper.


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[Tempest45]

I'm not a chemist, but old school chlorinated brake cleaner is very aggressive on grease based products. Only use in a well ventilated area.

A wire brush might remove the finish on the fasteners and cause rust at a later time.

[2black1s]

Mineral Spirits. One of the most versatile solvents out there.

[FUNX650]

I have some anti seize applied to the
threads of my coilover perches when
I first put them in.

is there any solvent that
would dissolve all the anti seize

•Because graphite is insoluble in
common solvents...
-It is going to be difficult to find a
consumer-safe solvent/(dissolver) for
the graphite that's suspended in the
Anti-seize "mixture".

{Note: Graphite has a huge molecular
layer structure, with extremely high
intermolecular forces between the layers.}

-Probably need to ask the more
scientistic folks working around
carbon nano-tube structures
what graphite solvent they use
around the Lab.


•However...
-it is probably possible to obtain a
more fluidic Anti-seize dispersion...
wherein the suspended graphite will
also (more) freely flow out and away
from the coil-over perches' attachment
hardware...
-by using: Degreasers; Tar Removers;
and their ilk.


•Process steps:
-Spray and wipe; spray and wipe;
spray and wipe; etc.; etc....



Bob

[PaulMys]

I wish Bob would stop being so elementary in his responses.

But seriously, I agree. I use anti-seize compound almost by the gallon yearly in the salt water marine industry.
And the only thing I have ever found that strips the "dried" compound off of threads is the good ol' bench grinder with a wire wheel.

[MrOneEyedBoh]

.... Lol use brake clean or carb cleaner. That pretty much will remove all lubes etc

[GSKR]

•Because graphite is insoluble in
common solvents...
-It is going to be difficult to find a
consumer-safe solvent/(dissolver) for
the graphite that's suspended in the
Anti-seize "mixture".

{Note: Graphite has a huge molecular
layer structure, with extremely high
intermolecular forces between the layers.}

-Probably need to ask the more
scientistic folks working around
carbon nano-tube structures
what graphite solvent they use
around the Lab.


•However...
-it is probably possible to obtain a
more fluidic Anti-seize dispersion...
wherein the suspended graphite will
also (more) freely flow out and away
from the coil-over perches' attachment
hardware...
-by using: Degreasers; Tar Removers;
and their ilk.


•Process steps:
-Spray and wipe; spray and wipe;
spray and wipe; etc.; etc....



Bob

I would really like to meet you some day.Very smart and articulate.

[AutoApollo]

•Because graphite is insoluble in
common solvents...
-It is going to be difficult to find a
consumer-safe solvent/(dissolver) for
the graphite that's suspended in the
Anti-seize "mixture".

{Note: Graphite has a huge molecular
layer structure, with extremely high
intermolecular forces between the layers.}

-Probably need to ask the more
scientistic folks working around
carbon nano-tube structures
what graphite solvent they use
around the Lab.


•However...
-it is probably possible to obtain a
more fluidic Anti-seize dispersion...
wherein the suspended graphite will
also (more) freely flow out and away
from the coil-over perches' attachment
hardware...
-by using: Degreasers; Tar Removers;
and their ilk.


•Process steps:
-Spray and wipe; spray and wipe;
spray and wipe; etc.; etc....



Bob

Thanks for the input Bob, I quickly checked the MSDS, 1-10% graphite composition whereas majority is 40% mineral oils. Solubility in water is not great. Time to break out the hydrocarbons I guess

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[Whitewater25]

Maybe 3M citrus cleaner or Lacquer thinner. Tef-Gel is my favorite anti seize & it wipes right off with either of those I mentioned.