Alox Advice Requested

victorj19

I went to use an unsealed container of Lee Alox and found that it it wouldn't flow. Upon opening the container it appeared to be dried out to the consistency of a paste.

Is there a solvent or something I can add to the container to soften it up so that it will flow?

rufe-snow

Heat it in a double boiler. See if warming it, will cause liquefaction?

charliemeyer007

I would try adding a fast drying carrier a few drops at a time like acetone (nail polish remover) or paint dryer (pentane), heat should work also.

11b6r

Alox 606-55 contains 55% Alox 606 (solid) and 45% mineral spirits.

waltermoe

I have read where, you just add mineral spirits, this will allow the Alox to soften up.

Hawk Carse

I would use mineral spirits.
There is a popular dip lube made with Lee Liquid Alox and Johnson's Paste Wax, thinned with mineral spirits, so we know that is compatible.