Alox Advice Requested

victorj19

September 03, 2017 11:10

I went to use an unsealed container of Lee Alox and found that it it wouldn't flow. Upon opening the container it appeared to be dried out to the consistency of a paste.

Is there a solvent or something I can add to the container to soften it up so that it will flow?

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  rufe-snow

  September 03, 2017 11:45

  Heat it in a double boiler. See if warming it, will cause liquefaction?

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  charliemeyer007

  September 03, 2017 12:39

  I would try adding a fast drying carrier a few drops at a time like acetone (nail polish remover) or paint dryer (pentane), heat should work also.

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  11b6r

  September 03, 2017 12:59

  Alox 606-55 contains 55% Alox 606 (solid) and 45% mineral spirits.

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  waltermoe

  September 03, 2017 17:19

  I have read where, you just add mineral spirits, this will allow the Alox to soften up.

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  Hawk Carse

  September 04, 2017 09:44

  I would use mineral spirits.
  There is a popular dip lube made with Lee Liquid Alox and Johnson's Paste Wax, thinned with mineral spirits, so we know that is compatible.

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