Oil Method Question

We spray axles with 3M Dry-Type Silicone from NAPA.
We are not league racers and have only built 5 cars but this is fast.
 
Danno said:
Hola amigos! I'm in Minneapolis and found MaxPro locally. If you have a Micro Center nearby they carry it. $6.99/can.
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Really? Microcenter? Dang, I could have gotten it cheaper! I ended up buying it from Walmart and paying for shipping to my house.

Oh well, at least I have some now. I haven't race-tested it yet, but I like the coating it puts down a LOT better than the Chain-Saver. Also, it's a lot less noxious.
 
I have a can of Jig from 2007 that doesn't spray well so I wonder how long it will last. It sprays better when you hold it upside down. Why is there such a problem with getting that in the US?
 
Cramjet said:
I have a can of Jig from 2007 that doesn't spray well so I wonder how long it will last. It sprays better when you hold it upside down. Why is there such a problem with getting that in the US?
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They havent sold it in us for years..you have to buy it from canada..there is still some old stuff in the us but lot of it doesnt spray
 
Cramjet said:
I have a can of Jig from 2007 that doesn't spray well so I wonder how long it will last. It sprays better when you hold it upside down. Why is there such a problem with getting that in the US?
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From what I heard, there are toxic chemicals in Jig and is not available in the US anymore. That's why it's hard to find and costs more.
 
Cramjet said:
I have a can of Jig from 2007 that doesn't spray well so I wonder how long it will last. It sprays better when you hold it upside down. Why is there such a problem with getting that in the US?
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I wonder if you're only getting propelent, however, when spraying upside down
 
You can get jig directly from the company if you want to buy it by the case. I contacted them and got a response quickly. Right around $90 shipping and customs
 
Jimmiet99 said:
You can get jig directly from the company if you want to buy it by the case. I contacted them and got a response quickly. Right around $90 shipping and customs
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So let's get 12 people to put in and split the case, will be a great deal for everyone that puts in.
 
You might want to PM Rocket Car. He has been burying cans of the stuff in his backyard for sometime now. I think he may part with one of them...
 
Jimmiet99 said:
You can get jig directly from the company if you want to buy it by the case. I contacted them and got a response quickly. Right around $90 shipping and customs
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That's worth it! I paid $45 for my old can on ebay!
 
Recently, I bought a case of 12 on ebay from these folks...

http://www.ebay.com/usr/lemondedufoyer?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

Final total was about $7.50 a can.
 
I just ordered a case of this stuff. Shipping included it came out to $92. The exchange rate is in our favor. If there is anyone in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, I would be happy to exchange a can or three for some lessons in using oil. I am new to the oil process and would be happy to cut down my learning curve.
 
B_Regal Racing said:
You might want to PM Rocket Car. He has been burying cans of the stuff in his backyard for sometime now. I think he may part with one of them...
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hmmm
 
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