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Subject: [Shop-talk] Parts solvent
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:05:12 -0700
References: <4E262D53.6030405@snet.net>
I use mineral spirits.   Five gallons should be sufficient (I think the '40 
gallons' refers to the entire volume of the 
cleaner--there should be a tray inside at about the 5/10-gal level).

Good solvent, not terribly volatile or toxic.  Used to be cheap, but not any 
more.

Bob


On 7/19/2011 6:20 PM, 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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