Parts cleaner solution

[bones1]

Morning. A buddy just gave me his shop parts cleaner that he used kerosene in.I've used kerosene for years to clean greasy parts but is there something newer or better or safer on the market for these parts cleaning machines?. What do you guys use now?.

 

[RedNeckRacin]

if you are looking for a degreaser, there is some purple stuff(i forget the name at the moment) that is pretty wicked. I know it will make your skin peel pretty quick if you don't dilute it or wear gloves.

 

[cmuncy]

I use low low odor mineral spirits from sherwin williams. In the 5 gallon can, it runs under $6.00 a gallon.

 

[Soundguy]

Kero is a pretty good cleaner.. I sometimes use diesel or mineral spirits.

While I like the water based ones..like simple green / purple stuff.. I usually only use those in temp buckets.. not the main washer.

soundguy

 

[Treemonkey1000]

I picked up a gallon jug of some parts degreaser at Harbor Frieght. You dilute it with water. It works really great for my chainsaw chains. I soak them in a 50/50 solution in my cleaner can. Then take them out and hit them with a brush. It really works to get the gummed up bar oil and pitch out of the chains. After the chain gets sharpened then I drop them in a solution of old used motor oil and a bit of kerosene. That relubricates the chain and keeps them from rusting.

 

[bones1]

Thanks for the replies. Looking for a non flammable (it's right in there with welding machines and a propane furnace), non toxic solution. Simple green is water based but they recommend non metal parts washers in a 1.1 ratio. Might go that route and let it rust...tradeoff.

 

[Treemonkey1000]

If you get by Harbor freight check that stuff out. It isn't flammable. If you want to rust proof it maybe spray it down with WD40 or something. Atomizing it from a spray can might be volatile for awhile. You can buy WD40 in liquid can so that you can rub it on or brush it possibly.

 

[Soundguy]

I'm pretty sure mineral spirits (and similar ) is simply combustable and not flamable.. someone got a chart handy to double check me on this?

soundguy

Thanks for the replies. Looking for a non flammable (it's right in there with welding machines and a propane furnace), non toxic solution. Simple green is water based but they recommend non metal parts washers in a 1.1 ratio. Might go that route and let it rust...tradeoff.

 

[regor66]

Lots of folks used "varsol" in parts cleaners. The outfit where I buy my propane still has a big tank and its sold by the gallon. Something else you might check is the Safety Kleen website. Check their msds sheets for the parts cleaners they have in shops all over the country. The ingredients might hel[p you find something.

 

[Treemonkey1000]

http://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Mineral_spirits-9926123
Basically it says flashpoints of Mineral spirits is 100.4 F (38 C) in closed cups. Auto ignition temp is 473 F (245 C for you centigraders)

Odorless Mineral spirits is a little different..
ConocoPhillips - Odorless Mineral Spirits - 724660

Now you know..