I`m thinking about refilling my parts washer which has not been used much at all since I bought it many years ago, mainly because I`m not very happy with the weak non aggressive type of Parts cleaning fluids sold by most auto parts stores. I`m wondering if a 50/50 Pine-Sol water solution would be a good choice, since it works so well soaking and cleaning carbs. What does everyone recommend, or use in their parts washer/cleaners? Thanks for any and all input. Mike
Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1978-1979 MX-6 175 & 250 KTM's
1976-78 125-400 RM's & 79 PE250 Suzuki & 2012 DR650
2007 CR125R Honda
1977 MC250 Maico
Mike, a long time ago, someone mentioned using diesel fuel as a parts cleaner, might work with the elec. pump as is low flash.
Just a thought.
Tom Brosius
I use the cleaning solution that Tractor Supply sells.
There seems to be some pretty good reviews on the Tractor Supply product for $39.95/5 gal, and that's not too far away for me to pick up some in the next couple of days. Thanks. Mike
Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1978-1979 MX-6 175 & 250 KTM's
1976-78 125-400 RM's & 79 PE250 Suzuki & 2012 DR650
2007 CR125R Honda
1977 MC250 Maico
I have always used the product that Granger sells, but it is pricy, but the best I have found.
Ron Carbaugh
I have Crystal Clean come out and service my washer, about $125 each time once a year. They also add my choice of nice smelling deodorant to the cleaner to make the shop smell nice. No mess, no fuss all professional. I take the old solvent and filter it as best as I can then throw it in a horse trough to soak frames, wheels etc. to de grease the major gunk from them prior to cleaning and blasting.
Tried diesel fuel and an ultrasonic machine but did not care for the results: too messy/stinky and the diesel oil film remains long after the part is cleaned.
Have had good luck with the Purple Power stuff on nuts/bolts, but it will oxidize the aluminum parts.
RP
i too have seen the results of Purple Power on aluminum bike parts, makes a new bike looks 10 years older then it really is, great on greasy engines but really caustic on shiney alum.[xx(]
All the shops i ran we used Safety Clean on a bi-monthly bases,
just my .02
Quotequote:Originally posted by Patton
Tried diesel fuel and an ultrasonic machine but did not care for the results: too messy/stinky and the diesel oil film remains long after the part is cleaned.
Have had good luck with the Purple Power stuff on nuts/bolts, but it will oxidize the aluminum parts.
RP
Mike Gallagher, NJ.
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