For sure, when I was a kid one of the fellows in school was working on his minibike in the basement. Tipped over a cup of gasoline and burned his house down. I generally avoid aromatic solvents for gummed engines.
The Safety Data Sheets for solvents are the primary source for handling instructions. They should be followed closely. Ventilation is almost always a factor as well as avoiding skin contact and splashing into the eyes etc.
Xylene and Acetone are found in the paint department at the hardware store.
Last edited by Jesse Open; 02-15-2022 at 05:36 AM.