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03-19-2004, 09:21 PM
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OT--parts washer
Just bought a new 20 gal. parts washer and I'm not inclined to pay $5 a gallon for cleaner solution. Thought I'd ask the guys that are as cheap as I am what they use in their washers?
 (The manual says not to use deisel fuel or kerosene)
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03-19-2004, 10:22 PM
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If you have a TSC (Tractor Supply) store in the area check there. I purchased a 5 gallon bucket for $20.
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03-19-2004, 11:17 PM
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kero cleans parts good
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03-20-2004, 02:00 AM
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ttt
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03-21-2004, 03:14 AM
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Try Varsol, I think that is how it is spelled.
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03-21-2004, 04:50 AM
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I just use mineral spirits, but I dont have a parts washer...just an old bedpan for small parts and a kitty litter tray for my big parts. I think its like $2-$3 / gallon.
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03-21-2004, 06:08 PM
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ive used kerosene for years
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03-21-2004, 08:20 PM
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PARTS WASHER SOLUTION
I use mineral spirits in mine with good results.I used to use k-1 kerosene which did an excellant job but the mineral spirits do just as well,without the oily residue on the parts I want to paint when done cleaning.
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03-21-2004, 08:29 PM
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if you have a supplier in your area try mean green cleaner (concentrated solution)it will clean the a$$ off anything it's about 5 bucks a gallon here we use it in out factory
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03-21-2004, 08:46 PM
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I have used kerosene and deisel fuel for years and I am just sick of the smell, besides that fact that you have to clean it again before you paint anything. Gutterman has the right idea regarding a water based cleaner, but I'm not familar with mean green. Anyone else know of a water mix solution I can use?
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