I'm trying to locate a parts washer to buy. I've found a couple but they say to only use water-based solvents. I don't think that water and detergent will take off grease on car parts very well. I'm looking for one that is designed for something like kerosene. Does any one sell such a parts washer? I found some by snap-on but they start at about $1400 and go up to $15,000. I'm looking for a $100 one.
thanks, William
I know what you mean... the kerosene ones are much more fun... put a lit match at the end of all that combustible material shooting out under pressure from that nozzle and your dirty parts problems are history! :-)
Ah, sorry, thought you were talking about a pressure washer for a second!
I bought some water-based parts cleaner from a FLAPS and it actually worked pretty good on some dirt/greasy parts. Stuff even stung on exposed skin a bit. It's basically a super strong detergent in concentrate. It did the job and I was happy with it. A bit surprised that it did so well, too, like you'd probably be!
Don't recall the name, but it came in a purple one-gallon jug, like anti-freeze (like anyone here knows what that is!) :-)
Anyone know the name of that stuff?
-Rob J
William Wuister wrote:
On Tue, 12 Aug 2003 17:30:09 -0400, William Wuister left Mt Vesuvius in a state of jealous awe as he began spewing from the mouth thusly:
I use a coffee can with gasoline in it. *blush* Hey, you can see it laying next to the muffler here...
-- Travis (Shaggie) '63 VW Camo Baja...
The ones from the traveling tool sales and harbour freight can use kerosene (or at least thats what I use in mine). I got a 20 gallon washer, its works pretty good, the only things I don't like compared to a saftey kleen tank is that the tub is filled with the fluid and the flexible outlet does not have a built in brush. But for $69 I'm pretty happy with it, has a fused cover and all. plus it makes a handy table when not in use! Mark Detro Englewood, FL
Not that I have ever tried it myself (yet!) ...
Seeing how greasy pans and pots comes out clean off the dishwasher, I'll bet it would do a good job, even with the normal detergent, with car parts.
A used dishwasher for 100$ outta be possible to find!
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now that is a very good idea. Hot water and detergent works wonders. hmmm lol
I have used the water based solvents, they work a little slow to me and don't leave your rustable parts in it. I finally used that solvent (Amway I think) on the floors.
later, dave Reminder........ Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them, and you have their shoes. Frieda Norris
Don't laugh, but I have an old dishwasher in my garage for this very purpose. The truth is, it doesn't work that good. I have even tried different types of soap, no avail. Its only good for light amounts of dirt, grease just doesn't come off.
Havent used it in a couple of years since it really doesn't work.
Ryan.
Oooopps! :)
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