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As the title says. Yes there have been many posts on stone-washing but I cant seem to find this answered specifically.
I understand the use of water in a rock polisher which helps to lift/move grit and helps the abrasion process. Water is the "universal solvent" after all. But I've seen people using anything from dish soap to olive oil when stonewashing.
So, are they using WD-40 as a solvent or a temporary lubricant? Yes, it's more of a solvent IMO but it temporarily seems to have a lubricating affect. Either way wouldn't soap, or inversely 3-n-1 oil work better?
I wouldn't even be as curious and stuck on WD-40 if it weren't for a few tutorials which got great results using it.
I understand the use of water in a rock polisher which helps to lift/move grit and helps the abrasion process. Water is the "universal solvent" after all. But I've seen people using anything from dish soap to olive oil when stonewashing.
So, are they using WD-40 as a solvent or a temporary lubricant? Yes, it's more of a solvent IMO but it temporarily seems to have a lubricating affect. Either way wouldn't soap, or inversely 3-n-1 oil work better?
I wouldn't even be as curious and stuck on WD-40 if it weren't for a few tutorials which got great results using it.
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