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09-09-2015, 02:54 PM
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Parts cleaner tank solvent
So what is everyone using in their parts cleaner tank as a solvent. I tried the HF mix with water type, did not like the result. So what would you guys recommend for a cleaning solvent in the tank.
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09-09-2015, 04:52 PM
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Re: Parts cleaner tank solvent
I've used old school kerosene for the past 50years or more
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09-09-2015, 05:11 PM
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Re: Parts cleaner tank solvent
I like the Graymills Super Agitene, it's pricey but it works well and isn't too hard on my hands. Varsol is another that I used to get at the parts store, I would give it a good second and Kerosene if those aren't available.
Here's link to the Graymills stuff. https://www.northernsafety.com/Produ...urpose-Solvent |
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09-09-2015, 05:53 PM
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Re: Parts cleaner tank solvent
We bought this and it seems to work pretty well.
 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EANNDM?psc=1&...
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09-10-2015, 02:03 PM
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Re: Parts cleaner tank solvent
most washer tank fluids are 409 based or so they smell similar
i prefer mineral spirits over diesel only for the smell 
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09-10-2015, 02:24 PM
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Re: Parts cleaner tank solvent
The marine clean from POR15 works wonders for me. Use gloves as it will suck all the oil out of your skin.
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09-11-2015, 08:23 AM
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Re: Parts cleaner tank solvent
mineral spirits
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09-11-2015, 09:24 AM
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Re: Parts cleaner tank solvent
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09-11-2015, 11:18 AM
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Re: Parts cleaner tank solvent
mineral spirits. with a fresh fill dump a qt of atf in it - easier on the hands unless you of the younger generation and wear those hand condoms
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09-11-2015, 04:10 PM
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Re: Parts cleaner tank solvent
the trick to using mineral spirits is...
leave it sit for a couple of weeks if you can, all the junk and oil will go to the bottom carefully pour off the top and you have ''new'' mineral spirits
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09-12-2015, 11:22 AM
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Re: Parts cleaner tank solvent
A friend with a transmission shop uses mineral spirits. If it is good for all those little bits in an automatic transmission it is good enough for me.
Paul
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09-12-2015, 02:15 PM
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Re: Parts cleaner tank solvent
i've used mineral spirits in mine with good results but add atf and its more effective.
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09-16-2015, 06:18 PM
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Re: Parts cleaner tank solvent
I use mineral spirits as well, stuff lasts forever and is great at cutting grease. I use an older Safety Clean parts washer that sits in a 15 gallon drum, after 20 years of service the drum developed a leak last month...I didn't think I was ever going to find another 15 gallon steel drum to replace it!
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