Gearhead559
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Im talking solvents for parts washer tanks. what works best, what isnt worth a damn? i got a new solvent tank, and im looking for something that can really cut thru the grease and grim...whats everyone using?
Lets talk solvents
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JeepsAreBuilt
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there was a lengthy thread on this topic in fab and tech forum. Alot of input there.. I think the best was mineral spirits. Do not try HF water base degreaser.
Merkava_4
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Klean-Strip paint thinner is what I'd use. I'm impressed with that stuff. There was the A/C tech over at my house here about a week ago. I was helping him work and somehow got their duct sealant on my hands and on the shirt tail of my shirt I was wearing.
The guy said it wouldn't come off. I go into my flammable storage area and grab the bottle of Klean-Strip. I poured some on a folded paper towel and proceed to wipe the duct sealant out of my shirt. It takes it right out!! It breaks down latex duct sealant!! I couldn't believe it. I then wiped the stuff off my hands and arms too.
I tried to get a direct link for you, but their site won't let me get a direct link to the page; just the home page.
I got it at Walmart in the paint section. It comes in a square'ish plastic clear bottle. The actual color of the solvent is kind of like apple juice. This is not the white stuff you'll see sitting next to it ... and it's not the low odor one either; so don't get those. It's the regular mineral spirits paint thinner. Good stuff.
The guy said it wouldn't come off. I go into my flammable storage area and grab the bottle of Klean-Strip. I poured some on a folded paper towel and proceed to wipe the duct sealant out of my shirt. It takes it right out!! It breaks down latex duct sealant!! I couldn't believe it. I then wiped the stuff off my hands and arms too.
I tried to get a direct link for you, but their site won't let me get a direct link to the page; just the home page.
I got it at Walmart in the paint section. It comes in a square'ish plastic clear bottle. The actual color of the solvent is kind of like apple juice. This is not the white stuff you'll see sitting next to it ... and it's not the low odor one either; so don't get those. It's the regular mineral spirits paint thinner. Good stuff.
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Charles (in GA)
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Searches do not find items in some of the forums. So here is a link to the thread mentioned above, it is near the top and easy to find.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17701
Charles
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17701
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Stuey
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I had to reread your thread. The first time around, I got REALLY scared b/c I thought you meant the Klean Strip paint stripper instead of the thinner. In either case, read the MSDS before you decide to wipe that stuff on your skin - I'm sure that stuff is somewhat toxic as well.Klean-Strip paint thinner is what I'd use. I'm impressed with that stuff. There was the A/C tech over at my house here about a week ago. I was helping him work and somehow got their duct sealant on my hands and on the shirt tail of my shirt I was wearing.
The guy said it wouldn't come off. I go into my flammable storage area and grab the bottle of Klean-Strip. I poured some on a folded paper towel and proceed to wipe the duct sealant out of my shirt. It takes it right out!! It breaks down latex duct sealant!! I couldn't believe it. I then wiped the stuff off my hands and arms too.
I tried to get a direct link for you, but their site won't let me get a direct link to the page; just the home page.
I got it at Walmart in the paint section. It comes in a square'ish plastic clear bottle. The actual color of the solvent is kind of like apple juice. This is not the white stuff you'll see sitting next to it ... and it's not the low odor one either; so don't get those. It's the regular mineral spirits paint thinner. Good stuff.
nate379
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Stoddard Solvent. It's about $10 a gallon. Comes in 5 gal pails or 55 gal drums.
Yep .. Stoddard Solvent aka odorless mineral spirits .. Paint thinner gives me a headache ..
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Gearhead559
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i have called around looking for this, and no one has a idea of what im talking about
Just ask for Odorless Mineral Spirits .. available from OSH, Home Depot, Walmart, ACE, etc ..
nate379
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Last stuff I got came from Inlet Petroleum and it was right around $500 for the barrel.
Vinko
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55 gallon drum?
Art From De Leon
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I agree with the statement regarding the Northern WATER based 'solvent', a complete and utter WASTE of money.
Ask for VARSOL, I do not know if it is still made, but that is/was the trade name for parts washer solvent.
Ask for VARSOL, I do not know if it is still made, but that is/was the trade name for parts washer solvent.
nate379
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Varsol = Stoddard Solvent and those are just names for odorless mineral spirits. It's just different names for the same stuff.
Yeah $500 for 55 gal barrel. You can get it in 5 gal pails though. Lowe's and Home Deport have it actually.
Yeah $500 for 55 gal barrel. You can get it in 5 gal pails though. Lowe's and Home Deport have it actually.