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Re: Cleanup

To: Bert Van Brande <bertvanbrande@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Cleanup
From: Bill Rister <brister@houston.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 01 Nov 2004 18:00:44 -0600
I found a very effective degreaser right on my grocer and drug store 
shelves.   And it's so very cheap.. I usually pay about 25 cents per 
bottle.   Try plain old off-the-shelf rubbing alcohol.    I don't use a 
parts washer, so don't know how much you would need.   I use a large 
coffee can ..3 lb or so.. or a simple open pan.   One or two bottles are 
usually enough to cover most items.   You can swish them around a little 
or just let the part set for awhile and then swish it just a little 
before removing.   The part will air dry quickly
This has worked for me for both grease and brake fluid ...  a wheel 
cylinder can be cleaned like new in a jiffy.  One thing to remember ... 
the alcohol cleans so well that you need to lightly oil or paint 
anything which is subject to rust.

Bert Van Brande wrote:

>Is there a good alternative for Simple Green?  I had
>good results with simple Green on Aluminum
>carburettors before but I rinsed them toroughly after
>cleaning.
>
>I am looking for a degreaser that is effective,
>useable in a parts washer and not too harmfull for
>environment and health, I had a collapsed lung twice
>13 years ago and need/like to stay away from heavy
>solvents or other nasty stuff.
>
>Seeking advice,
>
>
>Thanks,
>
>
>Bert
>56 BN2 WIP

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