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| * Kroil: Most things are free in less than a day since I started using Kroil ((Shadowdog500 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=614423&highlight=tap+die)) | * Kroil: Most things are free in less than a day since I started using Kroil ((Shadowdog500 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=614423&highlight=tap+die)) | ||
| * Lower alternatives include WD-40, bacon grease, motor oil, 3in1 oil (light household oil) | * Lower alternatives include WD-40, bacon grease, motor oil, 3in1 oil (light household oil) | ||
| - | * Windex: I have found that Windex window cleaner is the best cutting fluid ever for aluminum to keep bits or tools from fouling with aluminum. ((valvebeater from the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1957073&highlight=tap post #4)) | + | * Windex: I have found that Windex window cleaner is the best cutting fluid ever for aluminum to keep bits or tools from fouling with aluminum. ((valvebeater from the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/181706-cleaning-up-screw-recesses?t=1957073&highlight=tap+post+#4)) |
| * Instead of the common oils, try Bees Wax, if the part can be heated. | * Instead of the common oils, try Bees Wax, if the part can be heated. | ||
| * Bees wax will penetrate and follow the threads, it will kill loctite and corrosion like nothing else. | * Bees wax will penetrate and follow the threads, it will kill loctite and corrosion like nothing else. | ||
