car fire extinguisher

[Unkel Kunkel]

Vehicle  fires can be fast and so furious that  the waxoyl probably won’t add much to the general mayhem  from the petrol paint tyres upholstery  etc so I wouldn't worry,Dave.

Years ago there seemed to be a spate of  fibreglass Reliant Robins “brewing-up”. They were  rather dramatic. I had a Scimitar then  with a few wiring issues.

I thought about it now and then -mainly when putting  17 gallons of  petrol in the tank.

[ShaunW]

19 hours ago, daverclasper said:

 Have had an old sock handy, as recommended by Iggy Pop for small dashboard wiring flames , when he drives his old American classics.

Dave

? Can you fill in some details. I've not heard of that before. 

[daverclasper]

I think it's just something he's done in the past. He's not not much of health and safety sort of guy, I imagine.

[ShaunW]

But what's the sock for? 

[daverclasper]

To put out a small electrical fire, I assume.

[dougbgt6]

How long does Iggy Pop were his socks? Pretty flammable themselves I imagine, or am I doing him a disservice? 

Doug

[Colin Lindsay]

10 hours ago, ShaunW said:

But what's the sock for? 

Put your hand into it and pat out the flames. Seriously! It's easier to put on than a glove and saves burns. You can close your hand around burning wiring and snuff out the flames, much better than ineffectual patting or waving with a cloth.

[daverclasper]

5 hours ago, dougbgt6 said:

How long does Iggy Pop were his socks? Pretty flammable themselves I imagine, or am I doing him a disservice? 

Doug

I was thinking of a crusty/fire blanket effect. I don't think Ig would be offended

[Pete Lewis]

Who's ever socks you use ,,,,.never use  any with nylon in it melts and sticks to your pinkys if fired

Pete