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Subject: [Shop-talk] Parts solvent
From: cavanadd at frontier.com (David C.)
Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:08:15 -0700
References: <4E262D53.6030405@snet.net>
I prefer solvent based cleaners.  Kerosene will work but it's smelly and 
oily.  Likewise diesel.  I prefer regular mineral spirits/paint 
thinner/stoddard solvent.  If you're feeling wealthy, you can use 
Agitene, but I don't think it works much better than regular mineral 
spirits.

John Mitchell wrote:
> Hi,  I just ordered a 40 gallon parts washer and I'm now wondering what
> to use in it. It's going to be in my attached garage, so I'd prefer that
> there not be horrible fumes but some are ok. I'm not sure whether I'm
> better off with a water based product or a non-aqueous solvent. Of
> course I want something that works for greasy cruddy car parts. Any
> suggestions? And where do I get it from? How much do I need to get?
> Thanks John Mitchell
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