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Thread: I have angle blue lube, but can I soften it for pan lube technique?

  1. 12-11-2014, 10:33 PM #1
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    I have angle blue lube, but can I soften it for pan lube technique?

    Any idea if i can cut the blue lube with anything to make it pan-lube material? It's hard as a rock when it dries. Any ideas would be great, thanks!
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  2. 12-11-2014, 10:40 PM #2
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    I read somewhere here that you can soften it up with Vasoline or Dexron 3 atf.... but I don't use Blue Angel.
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    Vaseline. Go slow, start with a small amount and see what happens.
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    I think I softened it with one tablespoonful of STP per stick. I think that that is what Veral Smith also recommends for making his LBT Blue into LBT Soft.

    I also wouldn't be afraid of using I TSP full of Dextron ATF per stick. Do one stick in a tin can. Let it harden and see if it suits you. I have it mixed with STP that way in my 4500 right now. I use it with a heater.
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  5. 12-12-2014, 11:44 AM #5
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    I will see if I have any STP or ATF but maybe lee allox? That i do have.. Thanks
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  6. 12-18-2014, 05:15 PM #6
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    So i used a table spoon of minwax paste wax and a tea spoon + of Allox, seems good now, way softer, try out and let you know.
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