Nonflammable Parts Cleaner

Aekisu · #1 (**permalink**) 02-12-2005, 03:50 PM

I just got a parts cleaner with a pump. Yipee!! No more cleaning in a 3 gallon bucket.

Anyway, I've used paint thinner (mineral spirits) for many years but have decided I want to use a nonflammable cleaner instead. It has been suggested to use a 50/50 mix of Simple Green and water. I believe I have also seen ads for orange solvent (like the hand cleaner).

I'm looking for suggestions and feedback on what others use.

ronb · #2 (**permalink**) 02-12-2005, 04:36 PM

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Originally posted by Aekisu
I just got a parts cleaner with a pump. Yipee!! No more cleaning in a 3 gallon bucket.

Anyway, I've used paint thinner (mineral spirits) for many years but have decided I want to use a nonflammable cleaner instead. It has been suggested to use a 50/50 mix of Simple Green and water. I believe I have also seen ads for orange solvent (like the hand cleaner).

I'm looking for suggestions and feedback on what others use.

I use adgetine from Grainger for cleaning tranny`s, cost is around $50 for a 5 gallon pale, there is no odor and contains lanolin so it will not dry out your skin! works very well!

Aekisu · #3 (**permalink**) 02-13-2005, 03:04 AM

Thanks. Certainly cheaper than the $30/gallon for the orange stuff.

How fluid is it? I guess what I'm asking is, will my pump will pump it?

ronb · #4 (**permalink**) 02-13-2005, 05:40 AM

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Originally posted by Aekisu
Thanks. Certainly cheaper than the $30/gallon for the orange stuff.

How fluid is it? I guess what I'm asking is, will my pump will pump it?

this cleaner is for use and intended for parts washers! I use an electric pump myself! No problem at all!

Aekisu · #5 (**permalink**) 02-13-2005, 01:17 PM

Thank you. I did some research and it looks like great stuff. Just wish I could find something that was non-flammable.

daimon1054 · #6 (**permalink**) 02-13-2005, 05:33 PM

Castrol Super Clean works pretty well, it cuts grease beter than most stuff I tried.

skeeveman · #7 (**permalink**) 02-13-2005, 05:37 PM

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Originally posted by daimon1054
Castrol Super Clean works pretty well, it cuts grease beter than most stuff I tried.

I totally agree, just remember to open up a door and turn on the fan, that stuff has got some hairy fumes.

Gearhead forever · #8 (**permalink**) 02-15-2005, 07:36 PM

I'm skeptical that there is any products out there that are non-flammable, yet really work. I too would like something that wont burn. I weld & grind in limited space.....

Aekisu · #9 (**permalink**) 02-22-2005, 12:47 PM

Exactly my problem !!

alittle1 · #10 (**permalink**) 02-25-2005, 10:28 PM

T S P , tri sodium phosphate will remove oil and grease. Will also etch aluminium. What are trying to wash?

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