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tomatocity · 08-23-2005, 02:23 AM

I have been using a very strong driveway cleaner to clean parts though it is too strong for me to use without gloves. It will eat teh skin from my hands. I normally use the oil changing pan but my good buddy Rich got me a deeper plastic tray the other day and I think it will be much better.

* what solution do you clean parts with?
* what container do you use to clean parts?

I need a solution I can soak parts in and a container that will withstand the solution.

TireSmoke420 · 08-23-2005, 02:35 AM

deisel has always worked great for me. used it in the shop i worked at. but then again that was what we had laying around it was a semi truck shop

krue · 08-23-2005, 04:03 AM

I've always had good luck with gasoline in a bucket.

70GMCer · 08-23-2005, 06:00 AM

I use Castrol Super Clean, straight from the bottle.

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 08-23-2005, 07:26 AM

oven cleaner!

jay-dawg · 08-23-2005, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MOTHERTRUCKERS

oven cleaner!

ditto on the oven cleaner.... cleaned out the 99 cent store when I first saw they had them.

Jay

rodstored-72 · 08-23-2005, 10:18 AM

i use the barryman's gallon of cleaner (red,white) gallon can. it is kinda expensive but it will eat away anything but the metal. kind of a strong smell.

good luck!!

rodstored-72

cdowns · 08-23-2005, 11:51 AM

kerosene or diesal

thejoker · 08-23-2005, 03:02 PM

Ditto on the Castrol Super Clean. It really works good. I also use Purple Power from time to time.

Musclerodz · 08-23-2005, 04:29 PM

Depends on what I am cleaning.

Derusting: I use muriatic acid diluted with water which is the same as your driveway cleaner or sandblast

Degreasing: Stoddard Solvent when i need to soak it because it is non flammable, oven cleaner or simple green

Decarboning: Berryman's carb cleaner in the bucket or sandblast

Paint removal: Berryman's, paint stripper, or sand blast

Mike

AK|Bandit · 08-23-2005, 05:25 PM

Castrol Super Clean works well for me. It's biodegradable and nonflammable.

jamesi20 · 08-23-2005, 09:56 PM

I use mineral spirits in my harbor freight $69.00 parts washer.it works great and doesn't leave a film like kerosene or deisel.

68C15 · 08-23-2005, 10:42 PM

for removing grease i use Dawn Power Dissolver. I even use it on the BBQ.

try making one of the "cookers" discussed last week to heat up your driveway cleaner. just do it outside.

tomatocity · 08-23-2005, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68C15

for removing grease i use Dawn Power Dissolver. I even use it on the BBQ.
try making one of the "cookers" discussed last week to heat up your driveway cleaner. just do it outside.

Do you have that link?

08-23-2005, 02:23 AM	#1
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	Parts Cleaning and Cleaning Solution I have been using a very strong driveway cleaner to clean parts though it is too strong for me to use without gloves. It will eat teh skin from my hands. I normally use the oil changing pan but my good buddy Rich got me a deeper plastic tray the other day and I think it will be much better. * what solution do you clean parts with? * what container do you use to clean parts? I need a solution I can soak parts in and a container that will withstand the solution. __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

08-23-2005, 02:35 AM	#2
TireSmoke420 One of the few GMC'ers Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Des Moines, Iowa sometimes Butler, PA Posts: 146	deisel has always worked great for me. used it in the shop i worked at. but then again that was what we had laying around it was a semi truck shop __________________ 87' Silverado 4x4 "Young, Dumb And Full Of Cum"

08-23-2005, 04:03 AM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	I've always had good luck with gasoline in a bucket. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-23-2005, 06:00 AM	#4
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	I use Castrol Super Clean, straight from the bottle. __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

08-23-2005, 07:26 AM	#5
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	oven cleaner! __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

08-23-2005, 10:18 AM	#7
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,003	i use the barryman's gallon of cleaner (red,white) gallon can. it is kinda expensive but it will eat away anything but the metal. kind of a strong smell. good luck!! rodstored-72

08-23-2005, 11:51 AM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	kerosene or diesal __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-23-2005, 03:02 PM	#9
thejoker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gulfport Mississippi Posts: 364	Ditto on the Castrol Super Clean. It really works good. I also use Purple Power from time to time. __________________ **Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight....I ask that of all my prey** 68' C10 Short Step (rebuilding as we speak) 72' Custom Camper (wrecked, parting out) 79' C10 Fleet (rough, parting out) 97' C1500 Short Step Custom (DD) 97' Kawaski VN800a Customized 99' Z71 Silverado 04' Suzuki Volusia

08-23-2005, 04:29 PM	#10
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Depends on what I am cleaning. Derusting: I use muriatic acid diluted with water which is the same as your driveway cleaner or sandblast Degreasing: Stoddard Solvent when i need to soak it because it is non flammable, oven cleaner or simple green Decarboning: Berryman's carb cleaner in the bucket or sandblast Paint removal: Berryman's, paint stripper, or sand blast Mike __________________ Mike Redpath

08-23-2005, 05:25 PM	#11
AK\|Bandit Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Posts: 44	Castrol Super Clean works well for me. It's biodegradable and nonflammable. __________________ It's better to wear out than rust out!

08-23-2005, 09:56 PM	#12
jamesi20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NORTHEAST OHIO Posts: 493	I use mineral spirits in my harbor freight $69.00 parts washer.it works great and doesn't leave a film like kerosene or deisel.

08-23-2005, 10:42 PM	#13
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	for removing grease i use Dawn Power Dissolver. I even use it on the BBQ. try making one of the "cookers" discussed last week to heat up your driveway cleaner. just do it outside. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

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