Simple Green
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From: Rio Rancho, NM
I've used something similar, I used Greased Lightning, undiluted. I had some engine brackets with 1/2" of 30 year old crud baked onto them, I soaked them overnight. Everything came right off, including the paint. I do recommend wearing gloves with the stuff though, about a day and a half later the skin on my hands started to peel.
I have a benchtop parts washer. I fill it up with Greased Lightning and clean whatever it is I need then I transfer the liquid back into a plastic storage container.
I like it because its cheap, easy, and non flammable
Bobby
I have a benchtop parts washer. I fill it up with Greased Lightning and clean whatever it is I need then I transfer the liquid back into a plastic storage container.
I like it because its cheap, easy, and non flammable
Bobby
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From: Durham NC
I use Simple green for a lot of cleaning, from counters to heavy duty chassis gunk. I dilute it quite a bit for the former and use it straight for the latter. I put it straight in a spray bottle that has choice of spray or stream delivery for parts and chassis cleaning.
If you mean in a recirculating parts washer, I think you would be happier with a solution designed for that purpose, the SG has detergent in it that would require a water rinse.
If you mean in a recirculating parts washer, I think you would be happier with a solution designed for that purpose, the SG has detergent in it that would require a water rinse.
Last edited by AXracer; Aug 11, 2006 at 04:13 PM.
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From: Durham NC
Try your local NAPA store or whoever is the largest parts provider to pro mechanics, they should stock parts washing solvent or can order it for you. Northern Tool also lists it in 1 and 5 gal quantities. If flamability (low risk) or fumes (stinks) isn't a major concern, just go to your local gas station that has a Kerosene pump.
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From: hatboro pa
ive used simple green and greased lighting-greased lightning is the best,for heavy grease/grime i use it undiluted! but most of the time use 50/50 mix
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From: Santa Clarita
For some reason, I can't stand the smell of Simple Green. Not only that but my parts seem to have this greasy film on them even though they are clean. I found this degreaser at the local 99 cent store that actually my grandfather got me hooked on this stuff. It's called AWESOME, yeh, I know, I had to laugh too. This stuff works! I use it for leaks on my garage floor and everything. You spray it on and it desolve grease quick, then you wipe if off. It doesn't have a strong odor or have an oily film. I buy it by the gallon size now. Can't beat the price either.
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From: NM
Harbor Freight sells an aqueous cleaning solution for recirc benches. Haven't tried it myself. I like the Purple Power stuff they sell under the AutoZone label, just like the purple Castrol stuff but $3/gal cheaper. WalMart sells it too.
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From: Seattle WA.
Years ago when I worked in a factory we used to mix that orange citrus cleaner with Stoddard Solvent to clean the engine and drivetrain on Forklifts, It worked great. I haven't tried simple green for cleaning, I just use that 99 cent a can engine cleaner and it works well on my Flathead.
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From: Kingsford, MI
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I ended up driving to the NAPA distribution warehouse to get their parts cleaner (827-5544 replaces BK 8272544). Expensive stuff though, lists at 119.00/5 gal; luckily I was able to grab it at wholesale cost. I'll let you know if it's worth the dough when I get a chance to clean the sludge out of my drum and try it.
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From: okla
A well respected older machinest/old car guy had a pan of cleaning solution on his cleaning table that he always used to clean any greasy parts. When I asked him what it was he said "Stoddard Solvent", I asked where to get it and he refered me to a local chemical supply house. When I went and asked for it, they said they did not carry it, but they could sell me some mineral spirits. I, of course told them that I only wanted the solvent. When I related the story to my machinest friend he chuckled out loud when he told me it is the same thing. I have used it every since. Works great and leaves no resisdue. Joe