toluene/xylene- having hard time finding it
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Melting Slicks
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From: Aloha, Oregon
toluene/xylene- having hard time finding it
Home Depot only had mixtures of thinner, etc. that had Methanol, toluene, acetone, etc. all in it. i only found one pure form that was Xylene at $20/gal!!! that's insane. anyone in the Portland area can point me in a direction?
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Re: toluene/xylene- having hard time finding it (rwj383)
You want a paint store like shermin williams or something like that. Xylene or Toluene a virgin solvents. you cannot have any contamination with adding it to fuel.
I found it at my local auto paint store, but was told I was paying too much..10.00 a gal
I found it at my local auto paint store, but was told I was paying too much..10.00 a gal
Drifting
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Re: toluene/xylene- having hard time finding it (ICULUKN-C5)
Not sure about Toluene but I do know you can get Xylene at Screen printing supply store. I use to work in a warehouse for NazDar KC, we made screen printing ink. I would have 55 gal drums of Xylene to add to the ink, also use to fill up 1 gal can for sale to screen printing stores.
Drifting
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Re: toluene/xylene- having hard time finding it (DallasC5)
By the way, unless you are a wholesaler I would be surprised if you can find Xylene for less than $9.00 a gal. A 55 gal is about $575.00
Burning Brakes
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Re: toluene/xylene- having hard time finding it (DallasC5)
I'm a painting contractor and it cost me $5.50 per gallon in 1 gallon cans at Sherwin Williams. Slip on a pair of paint pants and give it a try. :D
Mike
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Re: toluene/xylene- having hard time finding it (Mikie C)
I know what we want to use it for, but when I go into a paint store and ask for it what do they think I am using it for. A thiner or a solvent ? Something else?
I just don't want to look like an butt when or if they start asking questions.
Thanks
JOHN
Oh yeah how is it pronounced?
[Modified by JWilson, 4:04 PM 1/20/2002]
I just don't want to look like an butt when or if they start asking questions.
Thanks
JOHN
Oh yeah how is it pronounced?
[Modified by JWilson, 4:04 PM 1/20/2002]
Burning Brakes
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Re: toluene/xylene- having hard time finding it (JWilson)
I know what we want to use it for, but when I go into a paint store and ask for it what do they think I am using it for. A thiner or a solvent ? Something else?
I just don't want to look like an butt when or if they start asking questions.
Thanks
JOHN
Oh yeah how is it pronounced?
[Modified by JWilson, 4:04 PM 1/20/2002]
I just don't want to look like an butt when or if they start asking questions.
Thanks
JOHN
Oh yeah how is it pronounced?
[Modified by JWilson, 4:04 PM 1/20/2002]
If they ask what you are using it for tell them,none of your :cuss business :p: :jester . I'm sure they won't ask but if they do just say it's for cleanup purposes.
Pronounced- ZY'- lene.....or TOL-u-ene
Mike
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Re: toluene/xylene- having hard time finding it (Mikie C)
I drove up the paint store in the C5. The kid got a look at my Nitrous Express Licence plate frame. When I asked for toluene, he said "Making race fuel, huh? I just smiled...
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Re: toluene/xylene- having hard time finding it (rwj383)
Home Depot and Loews quit stocking Toluene because it is used by clandestine drug labs.
Commercial paint supply houses like Sherwin Williams will have it. I told the guy behind the counter I was using it for race gas.
Commercial paint supply houses like Sherwin Williams will have it. I told the guy behind the counter I was using it for race gas.
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Re: toluene/xylene- having hard time finding it (Cam Potter)
Home Depot and Loews quit stocking Toluene because it is used by clandestine drug labs.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Aloha, Oregon
Re: toluene/xylene- having hard time finding it (FarmerBob2001)
yes, drugs are a big problem around here supposedly. i can see the paint stores raising an eyebrow. oh, well, screw 'em!!
