Simple green vs paint finish

[Canada_CT230]

Don't get me wrong...I think it is wonderful cleaner! Just not for aluminum. I would err on the side of caution and rinse well no matter where I used it.

 

[deereman75]

When I am doing restoration work, I use mean green, (made by the same company as simple green) for removing grease off of parts and machines. I have never had it do any harm to paint or any finish. (it will remove permenant marker though)

 

[Western]

On the bottle I have it says: "Do NOT USE ON: Leather, suede, unfinished wood, opals or pearls and plastic instrument panels."

I like the stuff and it usually will bring back the color too, works good also on tar and sealcoat (coal-tar emulsion) so may not be good to let it sit on asphalt to long.

 

[Carl Bert]

Sorry, not thinking about another product. The FAA has released a warning about it to aircraft owners (like me). Lots of owners were using it to degrease the bellies of thier airplanes. It can cause corrision in aluminum. Now they have actually made a aircraft version but you wouldn't be buying that at Wal-Mart.

Where would you buy that version?

 

[NC tractor driver]

Where would you buy that version?

EXTREME SIMPLE GREEN AIRCRAFT CLEANER from Aircraft Spruce

 

[Ford tractor]

The purple stuff was used (by me) on painted surfaces and that lead to a repaint. Haven't used it since. But it did take off the grease and grime -- if only it had stopped there!

Given the down side of degreasing too aggressively, I've become more prone to just keep a layer of grime and call it "rust protection".



Yeah, I know -- it is probably more prone to rust. Don't burst my bubble!:laughing:

 

[Carl Bert]

EXTREME SIMPLE GREEN AIRCRAFT CLEANER from Aircraft Spruce

Thanks for the link. I ordered a gallon. Shipping was almost as much as the product. A total of $29, well worth it for the peace of mind. Thank again

 

[travis potter]

I found SG does a very good job as a cutting fluid when drilling holes better than some cutting oils.

 

[5030]

I was recently reading a thread in which the guy said he used "simple green" to clean around the grease fittings on his tractor. Well I tried it and was amazed at how well it worked. Has anyone else out there been using this product, if so does it have any long term effect on the paint finish?

Hopefully it's safe. I love the fact that I can finally walk around my tractor, check fluids or whatever, without having to worry about getting grease smeared on some part of my clothes

grease builds character, especially black dirty grease.......:laughing:

I just use a paper towel (to wipe the excess) and throw it away. I'm anti pressure wash/garden hose/detergent application because it gets into places and causes rust and corrosion.

Normally, I just take an air gun and blow off my equipment and tractors unless they get muddy and then I pressure wash carefully, no soap.

I've never washed any of my haying equiplemt, ever.

 

[ovrszd]

I use a lot of Mean Green. I buy it by the gallon at Dollar General for $5.00 I dilute it for use with my power washer. Keep a spray bottle non-diluted for tough spots and especially for cleaning tires. I never let it dry. If using the spray bottle I spray it on, let it sit for a few seconds or minutes if weather permits and then pressure wash off. Works great and is very, very economical.

The only thing wrong with it is that I didn't invent it....