Petrol Gel

[BrewDog]

I made the mistake of using this stuff on my corny lids. I can't get this shit off.

Anybody have any ideas?
(I even tried soaking in isopropyl alcohol).

[BrewDog]

Here's a picture of the tube, which can be seen on the bottom of this page on Northern Brewer's (http://www.northernbrewer.com/gas-handling.html) web site

[HopsHerder]

What was wrong with using the lube? I use that same brand..?

HH

[BrewDog]

I was having an issue where the corny wouldn't seal up. So I gunked it on (I know, big mistake). Now I can't get it off the o-rings.

[danno]

hmm. i use this, and don't recall ever having problems washing it off. did you try some plain old dish soap in water?

[HogieWan]

Originally posted by BrewDog
I was having an issue where the corny wouldn't seal up. So I gunked it on

Hmmm . . . sounds like you need some duct tape

[zoom6zoom]

Is this the same product we call vaseline? That can usually be removed with a baking soda paste. A grease-cutting detergent will work, as will most astringents like witch hazel.

[BrewDog]

I wound up just scrubbing and scrubbing, but it all STILL didn't come off. Witch hazel sounds like a good idea. I'll try that next.

Thanks for the ideas.