parts washing solution

[wineguy]

I got a new parts washer today. Anyone have a particular parts washing solution they like? If so, where do I get it.

Thanks in adavance.

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[Import_sounds-of-mid-GA]

my dads friends w/ a trans shop owner.... ill find out for ya

[Conner]

I just use Simple Green and water. It cleans well and also degreases effectively. With just that combination, some scouring pads and #2 steel wool pads my differential went from this:


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mineral spirits

[RockFish]

I went through the same thing recently - I'm assuming you have a tank that's 5 gallons or larger ? Check and make sure that what you put in there won't ruin the pump - and be careful with the "flashpoint" of things like diesel fuel, kerosene, mineral spirits, etc. - Flashpoint is the lowest temperature at which a fuel can be ignited - I do a variety of things in my garage that made me a little nervous having 20 gallons of anything around that had a flash point lower than ~150 degrees. Diesel has a flashpoint of around 140, Kerosene ~ 110 (yikes), and mineral sprirts ~ 107(yikes) - When any of these substances reach this temperature, a small spark will cause them to ignite.

Diesel seemed safe enough to me, but it's pretty oily stuff in the 1st place, so I figured things soaked in it might require further degreasing with something else. Getting rid of it 20 gallons of it when it was no longer effective seemed like a hassle as well.

My tank is 20 gallons, so cost of filling it becomes a factor, as does disposing of the stuff when it's used up, no longer effective.

I ordered the stuff listed below, and consdiering there is zero chance I will ever blow myself up, and it could be disposed of easily, I'm pretty happy with it. You have to leave stuff in the tank longer, and little scrubbing is required for the nasty stuff, but overall it works great. It was cost effective for filling a 20 gallon tank as well.

http://www.mirachem.com/500.htm - 5 gallons mixes with water to make a strong 20 gal. solution - ~$70 including shipping to fill my 20 gallon parts washing tank.

Hope you find something that works for you - and stay safe - No exploding Roadster owners

[alp]

I use Varsol. We were going to try mixing in some water so that the Varsol sits on top of the water. Then the real gunky stuff will sit in the water and keep the Varsol cleaner. I like the Simple Green idea so I will be checking into it as it is easier on my liver (Varsol and other cleaners are absorbed into the skin and end up getting detoxified in the liver. They are also not very good for your little swimmers!)>