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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 09:44 AM
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Hey guys I found this on JEEPFORUM and didnt see anything here so I though I should repost as it could possibly save someones life!

http://www.brewracingframes.com/id75.htm
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 10:16 PM
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I saw that one a little while ago. I cringed while reading it.
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 10:01 PM
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Thanks for sharing ive never read that. Im going to post this at my shop where we use MIG somewhat often and brake cleaner on a daily basis. I have felt similar symptoms to those, thankfully none of the more serious ones...and I thought it was going to be about not wearing your wedding ring while welding.
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 12:10 PM
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Wow! Thanks for posting that.
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 01:21 PM
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Wow... i've always used brake cleaner..... Thank You
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 01:23 PM
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The brake clean we use and is probably found in most of California doesn't have the tetrachloroethylene in it(also says non-chlorinated on front) but the electrical parts cleaner we use does have it, so be careful of not only brake cleaner but others as well.
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 01:24 PM
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very informative, thx and will be sharing.
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 10:13 PM
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Thanks for posting that I'll definitely be more careful when i do the same on some welding jobs, normally i use the same chemical then wipe the area off with a rag but I think I'll try and stick to the wire brush and find a better solution for the same things reasoning of using them. Definitely printing this and hanging it in the shop!
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Will definitely pay more attention to the labels on stuff.
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