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ProfessorGAC

(65,926 posts)
30. It's Not Removing Paint
Tue Aug 24, 2021, 04:16 PM
Aug 2021

For the polymers that form in paint, low chain alcohols are very poor solvents.
And, since they evaporate so fast, the weak solvent effect they have lasts only seconds.
It's more likely that the paint is wearing off, not being solubilized away.
In fact, the oils in your skin are more effective polymer solvents than ethanol.
So, I wouldn't concern myself about the side effects of hand sanitizer on your car.

I got my recent test results back overnight... Wounded Bear Aug 2021 #1
I agree, stay safe and pass on the cookouts and parties! MLAA Aug 2021 #2
It's the same as it always has been... Hugin Aug 2021 #3
I always have a small bottle of disinfectant with me Cyrano Aug 2021 #5
+1 Hugin Aug 2021 #8
Do keep in mind that the virus is NOT passed by hands or PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2021 #13
I think the comment about wnylib Aug 2021 #16
No. Avoiding other illness that has the potential to cause AllyCat Aug 2021 #18
It's Not Removing Paint ProfessorGAC Aug 2021 #30
Especially stay away from religious events Klaralven Aug 2021 #4
If they can fix the sound problem in restaurants... LisaM Aug 2021 #12
Karaoke bars are especially to be avoided. wnylib Aug 2021 #17
Also, God hates idiots. lagomorph777 Aug 2021 #21
Who goes inside restaurants? lagomorph777 Aug 2021 #22
Spot on advice. I do the same as this pandemic is dragging on... brush Aug 2021 #6
Same thing happened with the wnylib Aug 2021 #19
Right. We're seeing the same thing. I edited my post to say "extend into a third year... brush Aug 2021 #24
True, covid will last the rest of this year. wnylib Aug 2021 #26
Good news from Israel. God, I hope the same results happen here with the 3rd shot. brush Aug 2021 #27
We stay home. Texaswitchy Aug 2021 #7
I love my grocery pickup service so much Mme. Defarge Aug 2021 #9
That's great if you're wealthy and don't need to see the stuff yourself. lagomorph777 Aug 2021 #23
Not expensive. Texaswitchy Aug 2021 #28
Totally agree! CrispyQ Aug 2021 #10
I agree wendyb-NC Aug 2021 #11
I'm the same way wendyb-NC. Texin Aug 2021 #14
Yeah, even if they don't cancel or postpone the SOAD concert, I ain't goin'. Iggo Aug 2021 #15
I've cancelled attending a small family memorial gathering this weekend. Another Jackalope Aug 2021 #20
I have an appointment for a mammogram tomorrow. Grammy23 Aug 2021 #25
It really isn't rocket science geardaddy Aug 2021 #29
I am absolutley disgusted with so many selfish people Skittles Aug 2021 #31
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