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bvaughn85 01-18-2013 16:03:13 75.224.167.238 Report to Moderator	Recently purchased a parts washing cabinet for my shop and was trying to figure out what type of solvent is the best to use. I've been told kerosene and mineral spirits are some options, but just kinda looking for some input. What have you guys found to work the best. Thanks [Reply]   [No Email]
Stumper 01-19-2013 12:18:42 24.247.104.181 Report to Moderator	Re: Part Washing Fluid in reply to bvaughn85, 01-18-2013 16:03:13   I use mineral spirits and purchase it from my local oil co. Work real good and was about $7 a galon this past fall . Add some ATF to make it easy on the hands. stumper [Reply]  [No Email]
Stumper 01-19-2013 12:18:41 24.247.104.181 Report to Moderator	Re: Part Washing Fluid in reply to bvaughn85, 01-18-2013 16:03:13   I use mineral spirits and purchase it from my local oil co. Work real good and was about $7 a galon this past fall . Add some ATF to make it easy on the hands. stumper [Reply]  [No Email]
bvaughn85 01-19-2013 05:35:05 75.249.37.122 Report to Moderator	Re: Part Washing Fluid in reply to bvaughn85, 01-18-2013 16:03:13   Thanks for the input guys. i'll have to check with the NAPA here in town and see what they have available. Where is the best spot to look for that safety kleen. are there local dealers for that or is it all online. [Reply]  [No Email]
gbs 01-18-2013 21:13:08 71.51.250.1 Report to Moderator	Re: Part Washing Fluid in reply to bvaughn85, 01-18-2013 16:03:13   we used varsol it was tough on your hands until it got a little oil mixed in it [Reply]  [No Email]
Bigmarv1085 01-18-2013 19:24:28 74.232.41.18 Report to Moderator	Re: Part Washing Fluid in reply to bvaughn85, 01-18-2013 16:03:13   I have used mineral spirits for 20 years in mine. I know if you buy the chemicals for Northern Handyman be prepared for the pump to go out within the month. [Reply]  [No Email]
RMOMN 01-18-2013 18:57:44 70.97.243.96 Report to Moderator	Re: Part Washing Fluid in reply to bvaughn85, 01-18-2013 16:03:13   I bought a concentrate from NAPA that you mix with mineral spirits and it works good [Reply]  [No Email]
F-Dean 01-18-2013 18:40:05 70.193.198.75 Report to Moderator	Re: Part Washing Fluid in reply to bvaughn85, 01-18-2013 16:03:13   Before puting dirty parts in a parts washer, brush them with E-85. It is the best cleaner available and cheap. DO NOT smoke when doing any cleaning with E-85! [Reply]  [No Email]
David G 01-18-2013 17:40:08 205.215.206.18 Report to Moderator	Re: Part Washing Fluid in reply to bvaughn85, 01-18-2013 16:03:13   I buy 5 gallon pails of solution from NAPA, works great. [Reply]  [No Email]
Super-H-Mike 01-18-2013 16:42:01 76.164.147.173 Report to Moderator	Re: Part Washing Fluid in reply to bvaughn85, 01-18-2013 16:03:13   I posted about this awhile back too. I have tried different stuff, and have settled on a mix of diesel and mineral spirits. It is cheaper and works good for me, but you gotta wear gloves or it dries out your hands and makes them kinda white/chalky. Safety Kleen is great, and dries off better, but pricey. Others will differ I am certain. Just what works for me... [Reply]  [No Email]
alvan 01-18-2013 16:41:55 65.185.14.200 Report to Moderator	Re: Part Washing Fluid in reply to bvaughn85, 01-18-2013 16:03:13   I bought a 5 gal can at Rual King that as worked real good [Reply]  [No Email]
Rick Remmert 01-18-2013 16:33:14 68.103.4.23 Report to Moderator	Re: Part Washing Fluid in reply to bvaughn85, 01-18-2013 16:03:13   Like he said, Safety Kleen. We tried a water based cleaner in our wash stands at work one time. That stuff was worthless. You can also go to an auto parts store like Napa and they have solutions for wash stands. [Reply]  [No Email]
rhtx55 01-18-2013 16:04:19 68.185.207.25 Report to Moderator	Re: Part Washing Fluid in reply to bvaughn85, 01-18-2013 16:03:13   saftety kleen [Reply]  [No Email]