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Offline isiahstites

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Solvents/cleaners in parts washers??
« on: April 29, 2007, 05:50:34 PM »
What do you guys recommend and where do I buy it?

Thanks,
Scott
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Re: Solvents/cleaners in parts washers??
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2007, 09:20:50 PM »
I use solvent AKA mineral spirits. Get it at your local bulk oil dealer or paint store. Doug
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Re: Solvents/cleaners in parts washers??
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2007, 04:32:58 PM »
Kerosene and water , the crud falls into the water which can be drained and replaced leaving the kero , v. cheap :wink:
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Re: Solvents/cleaners in parts washers??
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2007, 04:42:57 PM »
Who sells kerosene?
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Re: Solvents/cleaners in parts washers??
« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2007, 05:05:35 PM »
Quote from: isiahstites on April 30, 2007, 04:42:57 PM
Who sells kerosene?
In the phone book will be listed a local chemical supplier and there is one near Kent. :wink:
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Re: Solvents/cleaners in parts washers??
« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2007, 05:06:58 PM »
Quote from: JackD on April 30, 2007, 05:05:35 PM
Quote from: isiahstites on April 30, 2007, 04:42:57 PM
Who sells kerosene?
In the phone book will be listed a local chemical supplier and there is one near Kent. :wink:

Thanks!
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Re: Solvents/cleaners in parts washers??
« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2007, 05:11:47 PM »
Boy, Jack, you Californians must have a strange set of rules.  You've got to go to a chemical supplier for kerosene?  Is that really what you have to do?  Must cost a fortune!

We go to the local gas station -- they've got pumps for kerosene -- about $3.50/gallon last week.
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Re: Solvents/cleaners in parts washers??
« Reply #7 on: April 30, 2007, 05:18:18 PM »
What is kerosene?  I personally use coal oil - it also works good in the right kind of stove and doesn't blow up as well as gasoline.
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Re: Solvents/cleaners in parts washers??
« Reply #8 on: April 30, 2007, 05:30:15 PM »
"Find a need and fill it."
We don't have the same needs in San Diego and I checked. :wink:
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Re: Solvents/cleaners in parts washers??
« Reply #9 on: April 30, 2007, 06:44:06 PM »
Quote from: isiahstites on April 29, 2007, 05:50:34 PM
What do you guys recommend and where do I buy it?

Thanks,
Scott

I use Simple Green, non flammable and supposedly environmentally friendly.  Doesn't work as well as kerosene, but what's a little bit of extra scrubbing?

It will attack aluminum and some finishes if left to sit.  I once got distracted and forgot about a nice shiny chain and came back the next morning to find it not so shiny and stripped.
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Re: Solvents/cleaners in parts washers??
« Reply #10 on: April 30, 2007, 09:03:40 PM »
Quote from: isiahstites on April 30, 2007, 04:42:57 PM
Who sells kerosene?
Most home improvement stores. Home Depot, Lowes, Ace. Places that sell Kerosene heaters, lamps Ect. They also sell lamp oil in different flavors. Most paint stores also.
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Re: Solvents/cleaners in parts washers??
« Reply #11 on: April 30, 2007, 09:29:47 PM »
Thanks for all of your help guys!

Scott
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Re: Solvents/cleaners in parts washers??
« Reply #12 on: May 01, 2007, 01:34:47 PM »
Mineral spirits are more expensive than kerosene but some types have far less odor if that's an issue.
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Re: Solvents/cleaners in parts washers??
« Reply #13 on: May 01, 2007, 02:57:20 PM »
Be sure to use exam gloves.
I can get the used ones from the doctor for cheap. :wink:
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Re: Solvents/cleaners in parts washers??
« Reply #14 on: May 01, 2007, 04:03:54 PM »
Don't buy your used exam gloves from Jack -- buy them from me.  Remember, my company deals in infectious medical waste -- we've got a much wider selection of pre-worn, stained, cootie-filled gloves than Mr. Dolan.  Quantity discounts if you order in carload quantities, too!
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