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Hello!

Was curious what everyone uses and any tips? Since I am using brake clean a lot I stopped buying spray cans and do gallons.

I got Handy Spray 0.75 Qt Pump Dispenser
And I am buying CRC Brakleen

So, first I bought
CRC 05090 Brakleen (strongest formula, etc) - it was working with a bottle for 1+ years great.

Now I bought
CRC Brakleen Non-Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner - 50 State Formula, 1 Gal, 05051

Is there difference between them? If nothing, I was hoping it should be mild.

What happened - my spray bottle stopped working. Seal inside head (rubber washer) fell apart. Only now I realize it is different cleaner. But is this non-chlorinated actually more damaging than 05090?

I hate to waste 2 gallons now, but I hate to buy $40 bottles too. If anybody got good formula for long lasting spray equip and cleaner - please share..

PS. I tried to make washer from chemical-resistant Viton rubber I had and it felt in pieces. Pump is not going good either. Whatever it is in 05051 - it's killing rubber bad. And I don't feel like it's cleaning better, probably worse.
 
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katit said:
So, first I bought
CRC 05090 Brakleen (strongest formula, etc) - it was working with a bottle for 1+ years great.

Now I bought
CRC Brakleen Non-Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner - 50 State Formula, 1 Gal, 05051

Is there difference between them? If nothing, I was hoping it should be mild.
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Yes, of course there is.... For starters, one is chlorinated, and the other is not.
 
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katit said:
So, non-chlorinated is actually more damaging to rubber then? Thats what it looks like also it should be "mild"..
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Oh, I'm not sure about that.... you just asked if there was a difference.

Keep in mind when these old-school chemical formulas were originally formulated many decades ago, the engineers included chemicals that worked the best to provide excellent results. They didn't just put in extra chemicals that did nothing to improve performance. If it was in there, it was for a reason! Now, in modern times, all these old-school chemicals are being reformulated and the "good stuff" is being removed in the name of safety and environment. I have no idea why your rubber o-rings fell apart but if I were you, I'd simply switch back to the "good-stuff". When I think of brake cleaner, I think of a solvent that should be able to cut through any dirt or grease that could be found on a vehicle. In that situation, I'm not looking for "mild", I'm looking for a solvent that is "pissed-off". If I was cleaning dinner dishes, mild would be fine, but not when I'm cleaning grease off the axle of a dump truck. (for example) Don't fall for the marketing **** that tries to get customers to think weaker brake cleaner somehow cleans better than the "good stuff". It doesn't!
 
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Oh, I'm not sure about that.... you just asked if there was a difference.

Keep in mind when these old-school chemical formulas were originally formulated many decades ago, the engineers included chemicals that worked the best to provide excellent results. They didn't just put in extra chemicals that did nothing to improve performance. If it was in there, it was for a reason! Now, in modern times, all these old-school chemicals are being reformulated and the "good stuff" is being removed in the name of safety and environment. I have no idea why your rubber o-rings fell apart but if I were you, I'd simply switch back to the "good-stuff". When I think of brake cleaner, I think of a solvent that should be able to cut through any dirt or grease that could be found on a vehicle. In that situation, I'm not looking for "mild", I'm looking for a solvent that is "pissed-off". If I was cleaning dinner dishes, mild would be fine, but not when I'm cleaning grease off the axle of a dump truck. (for example) Don't fall for the marketing **** that tries to get customers to think weaker brake cleaner somehow cleans better than the "good stuff". It doesn't!
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Oh yes, I am aware. I ordered this stuff (2 gallons!!!) just because it was better deal and I was like "oh well, even if not so strong"... Didn't even expect it will kill my bottle. Live and learn. I knew it wouldn't be as effective..

Now I need to figure out how to put it to use because I am sure it will do this to any bottle where rubber piece exists.
 
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