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Stewart G Griffin
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Spilled brake fluid on carpet:
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October 30, 2021, 12:45:40 PM »
Got some brake fluid on carpet. Fortunately not much, but more than a few drips.
Any suggestions?
NOTE: Not the square, as it's a custom deluxe so i have a rubber "carpet." Another one of my cars.
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frotosride
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Re: Spilled brake fluid on carpet:
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October 30, 2021, 01:14:41 PM »
Ammonia and chlorine are definitely a no go. I'd you're bored google it and you may be surprised what can happen. However Acetone will surely clean it up. Maybe try a hidden test spot with diluted acetone like fingernail polish remover to make sure it doesn't change the color of the carpet
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"Beat it like a red-headed ford"
1987 v10 Silverado(LQ4), 87 R10,83 K20, 83 cucv 6.2 Detroit
2006 Boulevard M109R 109 cid,2019 M109R BOSS
2009 Jeep XK, (future LS Swap)
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bd
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Re: Spilled brake fluid on carpet:
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October 30, 2021, 01:49:31 PM »
Why use all those chemicals? DOT 3/4 brake fluid is miscible with water. Use plenty of mild soapy water followed by a thorough clear water rinse. Sponge it as dry as you can and let the remainder air dry.
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Rich
It's difficult to know just how much you don't know until you know it.
In other words... if people learn by making mistakes, by now I should know just about everything!!!
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VileZambonie
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Re: Spilled brake fluid on carpet:
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October 30, 2021, 06:41:30 PM »
LOL why even mention ammonia and chlorine?
BD hit the nail on the head, soap and water is all you need.
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JohnnyPopper
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Old Goof
Re: Spilled brake fluid on carpet:
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November 01, 2021, 12:58:16 AM »
Or just water...
and a wet/dry vac
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frotosride
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Re: Spilled brake fluid on carpet:
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November 01, 2021, 11:49:41 AM »
You never know what some people would go to first... I didn't what miscible ment until now. Thanks bd...
Word of the day Miscible: Miscibility is the property of two substances to mix in all proportions, forming a homogeneous mixture
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JohnnyPopper
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Re: Spilled brake fluid on carpet:
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November 01, 2021, 07:22:02 PM »
or "hydroscopic"?
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1957 Apache 3100 235 Inline 6, 3 on the tree
1973 C-20, 3+3 454 4BBL TH400 Water Injection
1978 K-10, 350 4BBL TH350 NP203 M.M. Part time Kit/Hubs
1980 C-10 under construction
bd
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Re: Spilled brake fluid on carpet:
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November 01, 2021, 07:40:25 PM »
I think you mean
hygroscopic
. Hygroscopic is the propensity of a substance to absorb water from its environment. Hydroscopic refers to objects that can be seen below a waterline from above the same waterline using a prismed or mirrored tube; think of a hydroscope as an inverted periscope, less the ranger.
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Rich
It's difficult to know just how much you don't know until you know it.
In other words... if people learn by making mistakes, by now I should know just about everything!!!
87 R10 Silverado Fleetside 355 MPFI 700R4 3.42 Locker (aka Rusty, aka Mater)
JohnnyPopper
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Old Goof
Re: Spilled brake fluid on carpet:
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November 01, 2021, 08:12:33 PM »
I 'ment' "Hygroscopic"
See what I did there?
For a 'retired pro' you're still pretty quick bd!
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1957 Apache 3100 235 Inline 6, 3 on the tree
1973 C-20, 3+3 454 4BBL TH400 Water Injection
1978 K-10, 350 4BBL TH350 NP203 M.M. Part time Kit/Hubs
1980 C-10 under construction
bd
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Re: Spilled brake fluid on carpet:
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November 02, 2021, 03:30:26 AM »
Just 2x tired.
See what
I
did there?
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Rich
It's difficult to know just how much you don't know until you know it.
In other words... if people learn by making mistakes, by now I should know just about everything!!!
87 R10 Silverado Fleetside 355 MPFI 700R4 3.42 Locker (aka Rusty, aka Mater)
JohnnyPopper
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Old Goof
Re: Spilled brake fluid on carpet:
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November 15, 2021, 07:58:51 PM »
Only 2x?
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1957 Apache 3100 235 Inline 6, 3 on the tree
1973 C-20, 3+3 454 4BBL TH400 Water Injection
1978 K-10, 350 4BBL TH350 NP203 M.M. Part time Kit/Hubs
1980 C-10 under construction
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