Parts washer cleaning fluid recommendations

[454MRW]

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

[DKWRACER]

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

[thrownchain]

I use the cleaning solution that Tractor Supply sells.

[454MRW]

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

[firstturn]

I have always used the product that Granger sells, but it is pricy, but the best I have found.

Ron Carbaugh

[Kip Kern]

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.

[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

[checkcrew]

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

quote: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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