Parts washer questions

[mortimersnerd]

I got a parts washer awhile back and am working to get refinished and set up. Anyone have a favorite cleaner that is non-flammable? I was figuring on Simple Green or something equivalent, but thought I'd see if anyone had a product that was better. Also, I need to repaint it and would like a finish that will stand up to long term submersion in a water based cleaner. Any ideas? Something resistant to mineral spirits or the like would be a plus, but $$ are a consideration.

 

[J-man]

Go with the Zep solvent it's non toxic but works great. It is pricy though

 

[phred]

I used simple green and it rusted out the pump and ate the paint off the inside of the tank. I'd use something else specifically for parts washers.

 

[bmc69]

I signed up with the local Safety Kleen company to service mine. They show up twice a year and replace the solvent, clean up the tank, etc.

I've never tried to repaint one and much of the paint is worn off the inside surfaces of mine. I don't see a problem with that.

I also lease one of their pneumatically-actuated carb soak tanks.


http://www.safety-kleen.com/Pages/Default.aspx

 

[71broncman]

Go with the Zep solvent it's non toxic but works great. It is pricy though

I vote for the Zep too. Be sure to use it in a well ventilated area, as the fumes are pretty rough, but it works well.
Mark.

 

[75brnco]

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=200268

 

[pcf_mark]

The Zep is great stuff and you can get 5 gallons at Home Depot in the chemicals aisle. However as someone mentioned it does eat paint on the inside of the tank after a year or so. The Zep is also quick to attack aluminum castings so dip and rinse with water.