Recommendations for parts cleaner fluid...

[FOMOGO]

Have used paint thinner for years, and love the way it cleans, but would like something a little less volatile/odoriferous for the shop. Thanks, Mike

 

[davidpbest]

Zep Purple Industrial in 5 gallon jug available from Home Depot:

ZEP 5 Gal. Industrial Purple Degreaser R45815 - The Home Depot

Customer signature required upon delivery. Industrial settings create industrial levels of grease on machinery and surfaces. Pros know that the powerful solvents in Industrial Purple Degreaser and Cleaner

www.homedepot.com

 

[Cadillac]

I use a heated parts cleaner tank with a bio-degreaser I beleive it’s called ozzy juice. The system works great being heated. I’ve purchased the ozzy juice refills at oreillys.

 

[Eyerelief]

Mike, I have been using PSC1000 from tractor supply.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/crown-psc-1000-parts-cleaner-5-gal

Odor is low. Cuts grease and compound very well. A little pricey but it last. I’m on year 3 with the 10 gallons I have now. Like paint thinner, it separates and settles out nicely so it can be recaptured and reused. Shouldn’t brush your teeth with it though.

 

[Martin W]

In my parts washer I use whatever is on sale. Usually Kleen solv. For spot grease and oil cleaning I really like Grez-off. Works really well
Martin

 

[DavieJ75]

I use simple green. try not to use some of the more harsh chemicals anymore. May take some more time but it works.

 

[ARC-170]

+1 on simple Green. A friend of mine uses it in a heated tank. I use it pretty much straight to remove paint. Gets parts really clean, too!

 

[matthewsx]

When I had my kart engine business I used this stuff.

1 Gallon Degreaser

Amazing deals on this 1Gal Degreaser at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

Cheap and works great.

John

 

[benmychree]

Methylethylclorobadshit can't be beat, except at the risk of one's health ----

 

[Bi11Hudson]

Trichloroethane 1,1,1,Tech has been "outlawed" in the States for years. But it can still be found with a little digging. The military still uses it, but under tightly controlled circumstances. It is extremely hazardous to work around, and if heated will remove air from water. I have high exposure from way back when it first replaced carbon tetrachloride. Just a couple of breaths will give a hell of a buzz. But it penetrates the metal, something no other solvent will do.

High temperatures (welding, etc) and water must be avoided. Either will generate phosgene gas.

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