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I did it and it worked fine. Just make sure there is no residual crap left over and you don't have any fuzzies left over from the toilet paper.

 

In my experience, paper towel works a touch better (and there are less fuzzies).

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so i really want to put my 212x on but i couldnt find any isopropyl alcohol at the chemist so is it ok just to use some toilet paper on its own? i also dont think i have a micro fibre cloth

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I did it and it worked fine. Just make sure there is no residual crap left over and you don't have any fuzzies left over from the toilet paper.

 

In my experience, paper towel works a touch better (and there are less fuzzies).

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I did it and it worked fine. Just make sure there is no residual crap left over and you don't have any fuzzies left over from the toilet paper.

 

In my experience, paper towel works a touch better (and there are less fuzzies).

Thanks :) and ye i have plenty of time to get it right :)

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