[Shop-talk] Parts solvent

[Bob Spidell]

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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Bob Spidell           San Jose, CA            bspidell at comcast.net

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