40034_Nick Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 They don't sell it at the chemists anymore due to Special Brew not being strong enough for some people.. So whats the next best thing ?? Thanks Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhall Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Propan-1-ol of course it might help if you told us what you want to use it for? Jon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tender Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 .......or you can buy it online. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin46 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Try ebay :-) https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=isopropyl&_blrs=spell_check HTH Tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikey Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 A litre of it off Ebay delivered to my door earlier this year cost me less than I'd last paid for 500ml from the local rip off merchant chemist. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dagworth Posted November 21, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 21, 2017 http://cpc.farnell.com/pro-power/ppc104/ipa-solvent-1-litre-tin/dp/SA01885 direct from CPC at around £10 a litre Andi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikey Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 http://cpc.farnell.com/pro-power/ppc104/ipa-solvent-1-litre-tin/dp/SA01885 direct from CPC at around £10 a litre Andi Gosh, that's expensive. If not flush with money, try https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IPA-100-1-LITRE-Lab-Grade-Isopropyl-Alcohol-Isopropanol-99-1L/141522873981?epid=1248739107&hash=item20f36bae7d:g:ACEAAOSwzrxUsbES Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejstubbs Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 You can buy it from Maplin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classsix T Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 (edited) Get down to your local litho print shop. We buy it in 25ltr kegs. They won't miss the 500ml you want, if you stick some business their way. Take your own bottle. C6T. Edited November 21, 2017 by Classsix T Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classsix T Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 (edited) Ooh, maybe I don't wanna be telling my Guvnor I'm helping myself!? EG IPA 25 LITRES 25 LITRES(EGIPA25) £163.68 That's from Litho Supplies, ex VAT probably. We have an account so won't pay that price. C6T. Edited November 23, 2017 by Classsix T Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 57xx Posted November 21, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 21, 2017 I got mine from eBay as well. More than I think I'll ever need for very few pennies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meil Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 So whats the next best thing ?? Thanks Nick Meths Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinty3f Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 They don't sell it at the chemists anymore due to Special Brew not being strong enough for some people.. So whats the next best thing ?? Thanks Nick Sliced bread? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL2008 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Ive used Dettol mixed with water, if its paint stripping you need to do, stripped it off with no damage to the moulded detail NL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40034_Nick Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 Its for Track cleaning.. Sorry i didnt mention that.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ianLMS Posted November 22, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2017 Sorry to jump on the thread but i have a similar question. For cleaning brass before painting and/or cleaning track should i be going for the 70% or 99.9% IPA? thanks. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted November 22, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2017 Sliced bread? Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 (edited) Its for Track cleaning.. Sorry i didnt mention that.. I use meths. It is chemically fairly close to IPA but a little more volatile, which is good for track cleaning. Meths is actually mostly ethanol but with a drop of methanol added to make it poisonous to drink & therefore not burden to the same tax as booze. Edited November 22, 2017 by Pete the Elaner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 2mmMark Posted November 22, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2017 I believe you can get bottled IPA from an off-licence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazynitwit Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Its for Track cleaning.. Sorry i didnt mention that..Methalated spirit is really good at cleaning track I've had a 500ml bottle that's lasted me ages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted November 22, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2017 I use this... SHL BRAND ISOPROPANOL IPA Isopropyl Alcohol 99.9% Pure (1 Litre) 1000 ml https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003D8QFR8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_nhAfAb5ZNPNVY Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewC Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I use iso butane to clean track and thin enamels for air brushing. Good old fashioned lighter fluid. Around £3 for 100ml these days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertiedog Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 From Youtube ... Big Clive [the electrical guru] and testing things electrical, tried Meths to find out if if the chemicals added make it undrinkable. Warning...... contains strong reactive language.....and is funny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire2865 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 From Youtube ... Big Clive [the electrical guru] and testing things electrical, tried Meths to find out if if the chemicals added make it undrinkable. Warning...... contains strong reactive language.....and is funny. Always love some Big Clive. Even if most of the electrical stuff goes over my head. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brigo Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I use iso butane to clean track and thin enamels for air brushing. Good old fashioned lighter fluid. Around £3 for 100ml these days. Not sure how you use isobutane as a track cleaner, it's a gas at normal room temperature and pressure. Old fashioned liquid lighter fluid is a petroleum based product and for £3 I can buy 3 x 133ml cans from my local supermarket. Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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