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Old 02-22-2010, 10:57 PM   #133 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by RH77 View Post
Xylene also has a high octane rating, and can be bought cheaply at paint supply stores. I used to mix 87 Octane, Xylene and a lubricant (ATF or Marvel Mystery Oil) to make 100+ Octane for the Evo. It worked quite well (but is pretty volatile and smelly to have around in bulk).

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Xylene by itself doesn't have too much of a smell, and MMO smells a lot like very strong peppermint. How could you not like that? LOL.

I have a gallon of Xylene in a bucket with my slickers chillin in it. It removes urethane caulk, even after it's set up (takes a long time, though).
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