Can xylene clean aluminum?

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I forgot my acetone at home an after work I'm gonna try to weld on my aluminum canoe. After wire brushing it, will xylene clean it enough to make good welds? I has just gonna tack weld what I needed done Bc I don't want to warp it.Hobart Stickmate LX 235 ACEverlast Powerarc 140ST DC InverterPowcon 300ST
Reply:It should work okay, just a long flash time.
Reply:Depends what you want to clean.  Xylene is an organic solvent good for oils and greases.  It won't dissolve salts or oxides.http://www.thefabricator.com/article...before-welding
Reply:Originally Posted by Denis GDepends what you want to clean.  Xylene is an organic solvent good for oils and greases.  It won't dissolve salts or oxides.http://www.thefabricator.com/article...before-welding
Reply:Xylene/Xylol:  Wear gloves and don't breathe it, fairly nasty stuff but a good de-greaser.
Reply:Thanks guys.Hobart Stickmate LX 235 ACEverlast Powerarc 140ST DC InverterPowcon 300ST
Reply:Just use Scotcbrite, scrub it good n wipe with a clean rag or use a stainless brush
Reply:evil sheit that stuff, remember the fumes are heavier than air and will sit in a pocket for a long time. don't blow yourself up.