Frustrating but simple problem

[bmaverick]

Despite being one of the cheapest chemicals at industrial scale...

Don't buy Acetone at Ace Hardware. The little 8oz bottle is at $12.

 

[CalG]

Choose your containers for acetone wisely. That stuff will soften many plastics.

 

[lpakiz]

I didn't see a pic of the offending fitting but if you can get an "anvil" on one SIDE of the fitting and apply blows to the exact opposite side, against the anvil, the external threads will expand and the fitting will get loose.
The anvil can be a foot or so of 1" shaft, and may need someone to hold it tight to the side of the male part.
The hammer can consist of another chunk of shaft or a large punch, and struck smartly with a BFH. Don't be afraid to hit it several dozen times, always against the anvil. Rotate around the fitting as space allows, but always position the anvil opposite of the hammer blows.

 

[5030]

I was thinking about drilling holes in the cans, emptying them into spritz bottles. (Spritz bottle idea from 5030)

I actually have a gallon of WD (that I'm slowly using up, I do use it mostly on electrical connections that have gotten wet and my firearm actions) and it's always via a 'spritz bottle' which you can buy in quantity at the dollar store. You can get PBlaster in galloons as well I might add but acetone and Dexron (red) ATF works better, though you do have to shake it up prior to spritzing in on a corroded part. Works pretty quick too, usually 5 minutes.

 

[5030]

Choose your containers for acetone wisely. That stuff will soften many plastics.

Never had an issue with the dollar store spritz bottles yet, have ni idea of the composition but they work as intended.

 

[5030]

Yes it does work. So does DEEP CREEP. Both work insanely well. Acetone is very pricey lately.

So, you know my ex wife?????