What fluid do you guys use in your parts washer?
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What fluid do you guys use in your parts washer?
Fire Dept inspection says no more Kerosene...use Simple Green. That stuff wont clean oily pans, etc. What do you guys use for your washer?
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Re: What fluid do you guys use in your parts washer? (Die-Laughing)
I know people that use mineral spirits with good luck.You can get it right at home depot or sometimes cheaper in bulk at paint stores.Also Graymills makes a spirits based cleaning fluid with some stuff in it to make it easier on your skin and your nose.
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Re: What fluid do you guys use in your parts washer? (NJIN BUILDR)
I ripped my washer fluid system out to route my charge pipes. I never really used it anyways and when I did it didn't work very well (maybe the shitty wipers had something to do with it). I live in the PNW where it rains constantly and I don't miss it at all.
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Re: What fluid do you guys use in your parts washer? (beerbongskickass)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by beerbongskickass »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I ripped my washer fluid system out to route my charge pipes. I never really used it anyways and when I did it didn't work very well (maybe the shitty wipers had something to do with it). I live in the PNW where it rains constantly and I don't miss it at all.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: What fluid do you guys use in your parts washer? (Muckman)
Dammit... I need to stop posting so late. I think I was reading another post and I ended up posting in this one lol.
I could have swore it said window washer fluid.
EDIT: Sorry for messing your post up.
Modified by beerbongskickass at 4:20 PM 4/6/2005
I could have swore it said window washer fluid.
EDIT: Sorry for messing your post up.
Modified by beerbongskickass at 4:20 PM 4/6/2005
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Re: What fluid do you guys use in your parts washer? (earl)
Earl I use parts washing fluid. I am not sure of what it is called on the can or what is in it. But when I get home from work I will take a few pics of the cans and post them for you. 
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Re: What fluid do you guys use in your parts washer? (underpressure02)
mineral spirts works pretty good. whats so bad abotu kerosene its flamable but its controlled not like its you go smoking over there or anyhting
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Re: What fluid do you guys use in your parts washer? (Die-Laughing)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Die-Laughing »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Mineral Spirits</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: What fluid do you guys use in your parts washer? (Die-Laughing)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Die-Laughing »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Mineral Spirits</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: What fluid do you guys use in your parts washer? (earl)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by earl »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Fire Dept inspection says no more Kerosene...use Simple Green. That stuff wont clean oily pans, etc. What do you guys use for your washer?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Does your parts washer have the lid that closes by itself if there is a fire.. Mineral spirts is also flamable so I dont see the difference between them from a safety view..
Does your parts washer have the lid that closes by itself if there is a fire.. Mineral spirts is also flamable so I dont see the difference between them from a safety view..
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Re: What fluid do you guys use in your parts washer? (earl)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by earl »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">does mineral spirits smell bad?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Actually it smells exactly like Kerosene..
Actually it smells exactly like Kerosene..
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Re: What fluid do you guys use in your parts washer? (beerbongskickass)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by beerbongskickass »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I ripped my washer fluid system out to route my charge pipes. I never really used it anyways and when I did it didn't work very well (maybe the shitty wipers had something to do with it). I live in the PNW where it rains constantly and I don't miss it at all.</TD></TR></TABLE>
funniest **** i've read in a while!
funniest **** i've read in a while!
Re: What fluid do you guys use in your parts washer? (SHystrdyGSRtdy)
I just bought a Parts Washer from Harbor Freight and Im using their concentrated industrial degreaser. I washed a few things with it full strength but its very slimy and doesnt rinse off well. Should I dilute it with something or run it full strength?
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Re: What fluid do you guys use in your parts washer? (Muckman)
we use mineral spirits. that greasy cleaner **** sucks.
we have 3 different parts washers. one is ultrasonic, it uses 409 and water. its heated and has a timer
2 others use mineral spirits and have a brush.
we have 3 different parts washers. one is ultrasonic, it uses 409 and water. its heated and has a timer
2 others use mineral spirits and have a brush.
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Re: What fluid do you guys use in your parts washer? (wantboost)
We use Safety Kleen, they come out and change the fluid every month or so. I dont know what fluid they use but its a lot better than mineral spirits and kerosene. We work with some of the greasiest parts known to man and it does the job, it also doesnt smell as strong or make your hands tingle if you clean anything bare handed. Using them also saves the hassle of having to get rid of the fluid once its contaminated or even having to filter it every now and again.
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Re: What fluid do you guys use in your parts washer? (wantboost)
Yep, you pretty much just lease the parts cleaner from them and they maintain it. It just one less thing to worry about. 
Re: What fluid do you guys use in your parts washer? (gLok)
Yeah the solvent Im using doesnt smell but it irritates the skin terribly. Im wondering if there is anything I should dilute it with?
