Joined: Feb 14, Posts: 2, Profile Page. Same here Irish Mike , Feb 1, Joined: Oct 8, Posts: 8, Profile Page. I just picked up one as well and the recommendation was the same as the above- mineral spirits. Any idea where to get a large quantity at a good price? Mac the Yankee , Feb 1, Joined: Oct 16, Posts: 1, Profile Page.
Around in my area, the local bulk oil supply places have the best price on mineral spirits Joined: Nov 3, Posts: Profile Page. I used a mix of kerosene, gasoline, diesel fuel, carb cleaner.
It cleans parts with ease. Of course, its hard on the hands so use some good gloves. It doesn't stink up our shop too bad because the gas is deluded with the kerosene a lot so its not too bad. Fighter-of-Wars , Feb 1, Will mineral spirits evaporate over time? Keep the lid down, mine has been in for a year If you use it enough it will get dirty enough you will want to kill some weeds in the yard with it!!! Joined: Sep 24, Posts: 3, Profile Page.
We use Stoddard solvent. Joined: Jan 12, Posts: Profile Page. Left Coast. I bought a 5 gal pail of "solvent" from my princess auto Canada. Your harbor freight will probably have the same. I find it does a good job, doesn't smell up the garage too much.
I've been using the same stuff for a couple years now. After cleaning a bunch of dirty parts I set up some paper towels in rows down the bottom of the tub. They are inflammable and toxic so use carefully. You cannot heat them but they are very effective in removing tough grease. Paraffin is also effective for the general cleaning of greased machine parts. For the toughest grime, you need to prepare a stronger solution that will be most toxic as well as inflammable.
The following could be a good recipe but use with caution. As mentioned earlier, most solvents — whether homemade or not are usually hazardous for the environment. They cannot be simply drained or put in a landfill. Most countries have hazardous waste disposal guidelines according to which the waste must be pre-treated before being dumped in a landfill.
Special disposal agencies exist for the job. Solvents which do not leave any liquid waste and evaporate after cleaning can create smog. Hence some air current guidelines must be followed while using them. Low flash point solvents, i. Even a high flash point solvent which is chlorinated or non-halogenated like methyl ethyl ketone must be disposed of through special agencies. Similarly, any solvent that has concentrates of heavy metal like cadmium, chromium, lead, etc cannot be buried in the soil directly.
Petroleum-based solvents should be handled through a solvent servicer for recycling, fuel blending, or incineration. Following are the links to some easily available ingredients for making parts washer solvent fluid at home. My name is Karl I am a retired design engineer based in South England. I have worked in the design of parts washers and fluids of all varieties for most of my working career in the UK and USA.
I hope that I can share this passion with you. While you can use automotive or bicycle specific degreaser, kerosene is a good low cost but smelly alternative. It is commonly available at supermarkets and hardware stores and does a great job of dissolving chain grime. They will also repel chain lube if some degreaser residue remains on the drivechain.
Can you use mineral spirits in a parts washer? Do not use paint thinners or Mineral Spirits in your parts washers! MUCH to flammable! Use the washer recommended cleaning fluid ONLY! What's better kerosene or diesel? Diesel has more BTU's per gallon then Kerosene and will burn hotter and also give better lubrication to the fuel pump.
Kerosene will burn cleaner and therefore smell less. Is kerosene the same as mineral spirits? Paint thinner and mineral spirits often are very similar in chemical makeup. Most paint thinners are referred to as white spirit solvents, which are the same as mineral spirits. Turpentine is also called gum spirits or turps. For those who may not know, POR was formerly named marine clean. That said, the only downside to this solvent is that it may stain alloy surfaces.
Parts washer solvents are used to clean parts in a parts washer before they enter the various stages of the finishing process. The type of solvent you use in your parts washer will depend on some factors and questions best answered by you. Below, we have compiled a list of factors that should be considered when deciding which solvent is best for your needs! The type of solvent you aim to purchase will depend on the specific job at hand.
Petroleum-based cleaners are often better suited for heavy-duty cleanings such as engine grease or exhaust manifolds. But must be done with caution because they can cause hydraulic parts to fail. On the other hand, a water-based solution will be just fine for cleaning the oil from a surface but may not do well on heavy-duty jobs.
Solvents find use on a variety of surfaces, but some surfaces require specific types of cleaners. If your part washer is going to be washing parts for an automotive paint finish process , you will need a type of cleaner with no or minimal surfactants that leave no residue behind. On the other hand, if you have more than one surface in mind for using this particular solvent, then make sure it would work well on all before deciding! There are two types of parts washer pumps.
One is the water-based pump, and the other is the petroleum-based pump. The type of pump that powers your unit will determine what solvent you need to use. It is best to use the type of solvent listed for your power types, such as water-based solvents with a water-powered unit and petroleum solvents with a petroleum-powered unit.
This factor may not even be a factor for you, but it can have an impact on how often the solvent needs to be replaced. It all depends on how much surface area you intend to clean per cycle and how many cycles are performed each week. Solvents are known to leak through the container they came in when left unused for long periods. It is crucial to carefully consider where your automotive parts washer solvent will be stored before purchasing.
Also, how often you will be using the solvent should factor into where it is stored. We recommend storing solvents known to leak out of their containers in a cool and dry place like a cabinet or under your workbench. However, if you plan on using it occasionally during the surface finishing process, store it near your surface prep area with adequate ventilation. As long as nothing else flammable is being used nearby, you should have no issues.
Safety is important when it comes to the use of solvents. All parts washer solvents have their specific safety considerations, which you should read and understand before using them in your equipment.
Some common risks that may be associated with using a solvent are as follows:. These side effects are serious. So you must ensure the solvent you will be purchasing has been approved safe to use by your local authorities.
This will help you ascertain if the price of the solvent is expensive or inexpensive in relation to other cleaners. You should only pay more for solvents that have been enhanced for specific surface types.
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