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Old 01-10-2013, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Wade Hampton View Post
...From what I understand, Ronsonol lighter fluid is simply a slightly weaker solution of naptha than the stuff that's labeled as naptha.
Hi Wade...

Naptha is Naptha. Doesn't come in strengths or different concentrations like ammonia or hydrochloric acid. Naptha is less oily and evaporates quicker than Mineral Spirits, thus better for our guitar work.

In fact it evaporates and doesn't leave residue behind.

It does come in different quantities.

The difference between my luthier and I is I buy it in 1/2 pints and he buys it a gallon at a time.

Oh, and I learned from the luthier who wrote most of Stewart McDonald's guitar maintaining books, that spit is a great solvent too, and the one to start with when attempting to remove mystery stains from a guitar before turning to Naptha. Just don't do it in front of your wife (experience speaking here). Especially don't let her catch you removing coffee stains from the coffee table that way...

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