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  1. 15-08-2007, 07:30 AM #17
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    Re: WD40 for thermal paste removal?

    ok impatience then....
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    Re: WD40 for thermal paste removal?

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    Re: WD40 for thermal paste removal?

    Quote Originally Posted by amjedm View Post
    He wanted it "NOW" at 5.50pm so isn't lazy IMO, shops are shut.

    You live in Birmingham (according to your sig).

    I would be ASTONISHED if you havent got a local corner shop that sells lighter fuel......There must be more corners shops there than anywhere else in Britain.
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    Re: WD40 for thermal paste removal?

    Maplin at Erdington will have a can of IPA. (and probably Akasa thermal grease removing compound - I suspect the two are similar!

    IPA - a solvent that will remove greasy deposits

    WD40 - a solution of oil in white spirit (or similar) designed to leave greasy deposits.

    Opposite functions.
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    Re: WD40 for thermal paste removal?

    Quote Originally Posted by Blitzen View Post
    You live in Birmingham (according to your sig).

    I would be ASTONISHED if you havent got a local corner shop that sells lighter fuel......There must be more corners shops there than anywhere else in Britain.
    OP (Premium) wanted a solution not me.

    With regards your comment about corner shops you deserve

    Quote Originally Posted by peterb View Post
    Maplin at Erdington will have a can of IPA. (and probably Akasa thermal grease removing compound - I suspect the two are similar!

    IPA - a solvent that will remove greasy deposits

    WD40 - a solution of oil in white spirit (or similar) designed to leave greasy deposits.

    Opposite functions.
    I have stock (thank God) of Acetone to get the TIM off, Isopropyl Alcohol to give a good finish, and lint free tissues to use with the liquids
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