Lighter fluid alternative?

[markheolddu]

I was just looking on the zen stoves site and they put Coleman fuel and lighter fluid (zippo type) in the same fuel catagory. Doea this mean you can use coleman fuel in a lighter, or and I know this is a bit of a leap here panel wipe? I have heard that this is a great substitute for coleman fuel.
So the question is can i run my Zippo on panel wipe?
If this is a totally stupid question i will get my coat.

mark

 

[andy_pevy]

I was just looking on the zen stoves site and they put Coleman fuel and lighter fluid (zippo type) in the same fuel catagory. Doea this mean you can use coleman fuel in a lighter, or and I know this is a bit of a leap here panel wipe? I have heard that this is a great substitute for coleman fuel.
So the question is can i run my Zippo on panel wipe?
If this is a totally stupid question i will get my coat.

mark

Yes you can.

Andy

 

[markheolddu]

Thanks Andy, short and sweet.

 

[david1]

I was just looking on the zen stoves site and they put Coleman fuel and lighter fluid (zippo type) in the same fuel catagory. Doea this mean you can use coleman fuel in a lighter, or and I know this is a bit of a leap here panel wipe? I have heard that this is a great substitute for coleman fuel.
So the question is can i run my Zippo on panel wipe?
If this is a totally stupid question i will get my coat.

mark

what is panel wipe ?

David

 

[Eric_Methven]

what is panel wipe ?

David

It's a solvent based cleaner used on the panels of vehicles before the application of vinyl signs. It removes grease and sticky finger marks so the sign sticks properly.

Eric

 

[weaver]

Fingernail polish remover, kerosene, naphtha, mineral spirits, turpentine and many other volatile fluids may be used, just be sure you DON'T use gasoline (automobile petrol) as it is explosive.

 

[addyb]

You can run a Zippo off of just about anything. I'll try and list everything that I've filled mine with:

- Zippo fuel (self explanatory, it just works better than everything else. Especially with the new formulation. It stinks less)

- Diesel

- Rubbing alcohol (doesn't work very well. Too high of a water content)

- Methylated Spirits ( evaporates far too quickly)

- Kerosene (doesn't work very well, screws up the wick)

- Coleman stove fuel (similar to Zippo fluid, but there's something in the proper fuel that slows down evaporation)

- Vodka (Don't say it, I should've been drinking it)

- Bug Spray (Does NOT work. If you use it, be prepared to buy a new wick)

I think that's about it so far.

Adam

 

[Woods Wanderer]

my dad used to ty a bit of string or wire to the bit u take out and dip it in the fuel tank of cars i used unleaded works well

 

[Spikey DaPikey]

I've used parraffin on an old zippo clone, it does work, but it smells funny

 

[markheolddu]

Thanks for all your help guys :You_Rock_

Mark

 

[BOD]

Does anyone know (or think) whether ghee or clarified butter or olive oil would work in a Zippo??

 

[FoxyRick]

Does anyone know (or think) whether ghee or clarified butter or olive oil would work in a Zippo??

I would imagine not. I don't think they have a high enough vapour pressure, or are flammable enough, to be able to ignite from a small spark.

Rick.