What is Rubbing Alcohol ?

[Richie]

Or more to the point where can I get some? As my dad needs some to clean part of his bike frame to stick on some protective Carbon Fiber kick plates.
He got the plates from the states and it say that it is imperative that you use Rubbing Alcohol mixed with water 70%
Is there any sort of silimular product over here in the UK he can use?

Thank you in advance for any helpfull info.

Isn't that just very strong ethanol?

Edit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubbing_alcohol

If its just for de-greasing Rich, you can use Nail Varnish Remover, Surgical Spirit or something similar... I use Meths, it did the trick

[Richie]

can you buy Ethanol from the chemist? or Tesco's ?

[Richie]

Originally Posted by Cloggsy

If its just for de-greasing Rich, you can use Nail Varnish Remover, Surgical Spirit or something similar... I use Meths, it did the trick

Cheers will let him know Bud and thank you to Law.

Originally Posted by Cloggsy

If its just for de-greasing Rich, you can use Nail Varnish Remover, Surgical Spirit or something similar... I use Meths, it did the trick

yeah, wikipedia says

In the UK the equivalent skin preparation is surgical spirit

Theres also white spirit or turpentine substitute - £1.60 for 2 litres from Wickes.

Originally Posted by Moffatt666

Theres also white spirit or turpentine substitute - £1.60 for 2 litres from Wickes.

just add tonic, ice & lemon

i know regular isopropyl alcohol works a s a good cleaner we use it on aircraft to clean parts all the time.

[Stu]

I bring it from Barbados. So sad I know, but it doesn't count against my customs limit on real alcohol AFAIK