Naptha Solvent

[Bikertrash]

I'm wanting to install a muzzle brake on my Beowulf. The instructions from Alexander Arms says to use Naptha solvent. I can't find any Naptha solvent in California. The instructions also state very clearly that if I am missing ANY of the ingredients on their list NOT to proceed with installation.

What can be used in place of the Naptha solvent. Considering the muzzle energy of this rifle, I want to make sure the installation is done safely and correctly.

Thanks.

[L4D]

Isnt coleman fuel the same as naptha?

Why do you need this to install a muzzle brake? I dunno, i'm just asking.

[uxo2]

Zippo lighter fuel

[kendog4570]

I'm wanting to install a muzzle brake on my Beowulf. The instructions from Alexander Arms says to use Naptha solvent. I can't find any Naptha solvent in California. The instructions also state very clearly that if I am missing ANY of the ingredients on their list NOT to proceed with installation.

What can be used in place of the Naptha solvent. Considering the muzzle energy of this rifle, I want to make sure the installation is done safely and correctly.

Thanks.

Otherwise known as Varnish and Paint Makers solvent. Good luck finding it in Nanny State Kalifornik. Regular paint thinner is now 8$ a quart.
You might try Ronson ligher fluid. I believe it is straight naptha.

What is the application? Why only naptha? Sounds (smells?) fishy.

[Bikertrash]

Why do you need this to install a muzzle brake? I dunno, i'm just asking.

I'm guessing to properly treat the metal before using the specific Loctite they require.

It's on the printed installation instructions supplied with the muzzle brake from Alexander Arms. Tomorrow I'll scan and post the instructions.

[kendog4570]

I'm guessing to properly treat the metal before using the specific Loctite they require.

It's on the printed installation instructions supplied with the muzzle brake from Alexander Arms. Tomorrow I'll scan and post the instructions.

Just read them. Sounds like they are big-dealing it. I don't see why laquer thinner or MEK would not work. The data sheet on 620 should spell out what would work, also.

[zfields]

I'd just use MEK or paint thinner.

Napatha is good stuff, but it seemed to me MEK flashes off a lil quicker.

k1 kerosene does the trick also.

[prob]

I presume the solvent is used as a degreaser so why not use plain old acetone?

[klewan]

Everybody should have a can of Brake Cleaner to degrease metal. No residue, evaporates in a couple of seconds, doesn't smell too bad. You can shoot it at recessed parts that you would have to pour the non-pressurized solvents on, which is a real mess.

[-hanko]

Acetone, mek, or lacquer thinner will do nicely.

For naptha, I'd get a small container of lighter fluid. As mentioned above, Ronson or Zippo will get you naptha in a small package, Coleman fuel in a big package.

You can also use Loctite Primer N or Primer T.

I've used acetone on a ton of personal and customer brakes, never had one loosen. You'll need to buy a quart at a time, so I'd go with the lighter fluid.

Both paint thinner (aka mineral spirits) and kerosene may leave too much residue and compromise the installation.

hth

-hanko

[Bikertrash]

Thanks everyone. I work in a mechanical environment and I had considered Brake cleaner and other types of solvents that common sense tells me should be ok. However, I'm not an expert in this type of thing so that's why I asked.

Thanks again.

[jameshenry]

Use eye protection and good rubber gloves when working with most chemicals.

[cabinetguy]

Naptha is a great solvent, but any laquer/paint thinner will do. As will MEK, acetone, or really dawn detergent and hot water. They just want the area thoroughly degreased before you use loctite

[Wrangler John]

They may not be recommending naptha just as a degreaser, but for its properties as a lubricant. Naptha or Stoddard solvent is a light kerosene and does leave a very thin residual film behind. Jewel recommends their triggers be dosed with lighter fluid and allowed to dry as the cleaning method of choice. Naptha is also used to dilute cutting oil for some threading operations. If in doubt call the manufacturer and ask. There may be another reason such as the naptha reacting with the thread locker to produce the desired effect. Usually there are reasons for such specific instructions.

[kcstott]

Loctite requires a dry grease and oil free fit. Noptha would not be my first choice KNowing it leave a residue behind. Acetone would be my first choice. then MEK or lacquer thiner.