Paint safe degreaser

[Toad22t]

I don't have a USC. So a good friend of mine e mentioned that he uses a nesco to boil/wash his part's. So I'm ready to clean up two case halves and a clutch cover and I was curious what everyone uses on painted parts like these. Thank you for any help!

 

[Jon1212]

This stuff. I get it from TSC.

 

[Jon1212]

I've also heard PineSol works well in a roaster, or crock pot aka Norf Kackalacki midget Hot Tub.

 

[Toad22t]

Thank you Jon! Do you use this on plastics so they don't fade also?

 

[Warped5]

Adam, the parts in that tub look to be clean already.

 

[Jon1212]

Thank you Jon! Do you use this on plastics so they don't fade also?

Diluted 1:1(water to OE) for soaking, 2:1 for a spray bottle to use on plastics.

 

[Toad22t]

I washed them with the water hose, but there is still dirt and grime and icky stuff on and in the crevices. Lol! Ewww

 

[tomscott]

I converted a Harbor Freight washer to use the regular parts washer solvent sold by TSC (which is pretty much just mineral spirits that are deodorized and has a higher flash point to make it safer). I have left it filled for over half a year now and even the cheap Chinese paint inside the parts washer is still intact.

Also, I am really impressed at how little odor the stuff has, and it cleans great. Link to TSC stuff: http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/crown-psc-1000-parts-cleaner-5-gal?cm_vc=-10005

 

[Toad22t]

That's gotta be a big roaster. Otherwise known as a BMFR!

 

[T.Roller]

Dawn and water works much better than you would think.

 

[Termitebuffet]

I've also heard PineSol works well in a roaster, or crock pot aka Norf Kackalacki midget Hot Tub.

This .^^^^^^..also dawn dish washing soap , works well [emoji2]

Zoo City Sawz

 

[Warped5]

Dawn works well, that's for sure.

IMHO, it is overmatched by a tub full of greasy dirty parts. Just takes too long to be effective.

I'll stick with Simple Green but want to try that stuff Jon gets from TSC.

 

[tomscott]

I have cleaned a whole lot of stuff in Dawn and hot water before building the parts washer, and it does well. Now I'm just spoiled having the parts washer always set up and ready to go. I find myself cleaning things I might have skimped on previously.

 

[Gunn]

The plastics will fade because the degreaser is doing its job. I just spray the plastics down liberally with wd40 and let sit over night to restore their luster.

 

[Termitebuffet]

Dawn works well, that's for sure.

IMHO, it is overmatched by a tub full of greasy dirty parts. Just takes too long to be effective.

I'll stick with Simple Green but want to try that stuff Jon gets from TSC.

I run the dawn liquid in the usc , still purple power and pinesol in crock pots ...[emoji200]

Zoo City Sawz

 

[Termitebuffet]

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This stuff. I get it from TSC.

I'm gonna try this also

Zoo City Sawz

 

[tomscott]

How to make an $80 PW cost $300...

First install on HF dolly so I can move in my too crowded garage...


Replace pump with solvent duty pump:


Go overboard and insist on installing a filter:

 

[Sty57]

I just use a pressure washer, and chase them around the yard.
It works until I run outta hose.

 

[T.Roller]

I just use a pressure washer, and chase them around the yard.
It works until I run outta hose.

Best answer

 

[tomscott]

Ditch the HF wand for a Loc-Line adjustable get-up:


Beef up the flimsy Chinese tray:


Better shot of Loc-Line. They sell special pliers to adjust length and various fittings:


Then fill with $85 worth of solvent. The stupid solvent costs more than the PW from HF!