What do you use in your parts washer?

[airbur]

Thinking of picking up a washer from Harbor Freight. I've read that Varsol is good, along with straight diesel, and products from ZEP or mineral spirits. I'm looking for something that won't stink up the garage. Thanks.

 

[J-man]

I have a Zep set-up besides the Zep costing a lot of money for their solvent it's very worth it.

 

[airbur]

I have a Zep set-up besides the Zep costing a lot of money for their solvent it's very worth it.

This one? http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/ZEP-PROFESSIONAL-Parts-Washer-Cleaning-Solvent-4UZE6?Pid=search

 

[75brnco]

Ozzijuice, can be found at napa. Its water based works great and you wont blow up

 

[KyleQ]

I use simple green and 150* tap water

 

[chadomatic]

I use mineral spirits. Pretty cheap if you buy 55 gallons.

 

[blazinchuck]

kerosene for the win!;D

 

[siderbox]

Is that why they call you blazinchuck?

 

[DonaldDouchebag]

I don't have a parts washer but i do have a Rubbermaid tub. I dump Harbor Freight's heavy durt parts cleaner in there, mix with hot tap water, and go to town with a wire brush. It's water soluble, non-toxic, and biodegradable. I just dump it out on my driveway when I'm done. I bet the stuff would work well in an actual parts washer. Super cheap, too!

http://www.harborfreight.com/1-gallon-heavy-duty-degreaser-42998.html

 

[pcf_mark]

I bought 5 gallons of a ZEP product from Home Depot. It does a pretty good job. Not as good as kerosene but better than anything else that is non explosive / flammable. Does weird stuff to aluminum if you leave it in too long.

 

[strokers]

Gas works well

 

[ManTruck]

Purple Stuff.....many of the purple products are the same I believe. Can mix and dilute with water if you like.

 

[garberz]

I use paint thinner.

 

[snipi]

Purple power a lot of the parts places carry it out here and it's not to bad on price when u compare how much you need. It doesn't affect paint if you want to keep to keep the paint and lose the grease

 

[airbur]

Anyone try Proforce Heavy Duty Degreaser?

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/shop/product.jsp?productId=103502&navAction=

 

[67686977]

Real Solvent

 

[bax]

I use a wire brush and a stick in my 5 gal bucket.

 

[airbur]

Wire brush is great for parts that can take it. I need to clean the entire set of 4R70W internals.....so looking for the best stuff that doesn't require brushing.

 

[bax]

Tooth brush never hurt anything.

 

[Viperwolf1]

Wire brush is great for parts that can take it. I need to clean the entire set of 4R70W internals.....so looking for the best stuff that doesn't require brushing.

It doesn't matter what solvent you use, you will need to use at least a soft bristle brush.