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Old Sep 11, 2009, 06:41 PM
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Anyone on here use Kroil?

With all the exhaust/turbo work we do on our evo's, I see a lot of talk on here about PB blaster and IMO it is crap compared to Kroil. In my experience Kroil is pretty much the best rusted part loosening agent around. Try it. I'll never buy liquid wrench or PB blaster again. Just thought I'd pass it on.

It rains an incredible amount in the town I live in, plus we're on the ocean. People are always dealing with rust. Kroil gained a reputation here a long time ago. It's is so popular here I know of 3 local stores that carry it. It's a little spendy but 1 can goes a long ways.

http://www.kanolabs.com/
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I've never heard of it. I'll have to check it out.
Old Sep 11, 2009, 07:31 PM
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Yeah, ive never heard of it at all.. PB blaster is the lube i always use..
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Kroil has been around for a while used in the aircraft industry. Just be careful and wear latex gloves because that stuff penetrates the skin much quicker than WD or PB. It's good stuff and will loosen up stuff you thought was written off.
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paint safe?
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Yes Kroil rocks!
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Sounds like some potent stuff. It would be nice to have something that is good on those tough bolts. I hate having to heat stuff up with a torch
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Yes...I use it all the time for gun cleaning; 50/50 mix with Hoppes
Very good penetrating oil.
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I use Zep 45. has been working great for me.
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Kroil is the #1 lubricant we use on our jobs. Very good stuff. PB and WD is **** in comparison.
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Awesome info guys, Thank ya!
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Hmm I've never seen it around here before. PB is what I use. What stores normally carry it?
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Napa carries it here but it's the only auto parts store around so they have a vast selection. The same store also carries Amsoil strangely enough.

Looking around online it seems a lot cheaper than at the store. If I could get good shipping I'd just order some. A small spray bottle will last you years unless you have some really heavy work to do.

I've never had problems with it around paint. My buddy got on old motorcycle given to him that was on the rusty side. He pretty much polished the whole bike with that stuff and it didn't effect the paint on the frame.

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Heck yeah, this stuff is the best! We use it at work too... I wish I could find it at a store around here, but I just settle for PB Blaster.
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Yup. Excellent stuff!


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