Ultrasonic degreasing solution

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

Hey guys. I’ve been using diluted simple green but it doesn’t seem to be cutting it. I need something that will cut grease well. Does anybody know of any decent solutions? I’m talking about reel grease and oils, dirty gummed up bicycle chains, etc. I don’t want to foul up my gun cleaning solution, nor do I know if it would even work.

 

[kelpaso1]

IMO ultrasonic machines are not really made for real greasy, oily parts cleaning. More suited to corrosion and light dirty parts cleaning.

 

[Davefr]

Hey guys. I’ve been using diluted simple green but it doesn’t seem to be cutting it. I need something that will cut grease well. Does anybody know of any decent solutions? I’m talking about reel grease and oils, dirty gummed up bicycle chains, etc. I don’t want to foul up my gun cleaning solution, nor do I know if it would even work.

You need a solvent based cleaner like L&R #222 and get the bath up to about 140 degrees F. It also helps to do a presoak. L&R #222 is not cheap. You can approximate their MSDS formula with odorless mineral spirits (Stoddard solvent) 75% and Coleman fuel (Naptha) 25%.

If possible, use a separate beaker for the solvent in the unit's main water bath. Anytime you use flammable solvents in a US cleaner you need to be very careful but they work much better for greasy parts than water based cleaners.

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

My ultrasonic can only heat up to 75f. I have the main tub filled with my firearms cleaning solution since that was the primary use of the ultrasonic and I also don’t have a drain so removing the liquid before it’s time is up is a pain. I’m not looking for something too expensive, just read off the shelf type solutions. I have a separate tub that I float in the gun cleaning solution with right now… simple green. But I’d like to put something more effective in the tub. I’m currently degreasing a reel. I’ve used it to clean pocket knives, tools, greased components and it’s 50/50 on effectiveness depending on how much work I put in to initially clean it.

 

[rustbucket5]

i just got one an i am still experimenting but the best one i found was a powdered parts cleaner for those high pressure parts washers. we get ours from a local company but im sure there are some similar ones out there

 

[Ricky Joe]

Spray it down with Gunk Engine Degreaser, let it sit a few minutes, then wash it off, before you use the ultrasonic. Soaking in gasoline might help, also.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

If I'm not trying to save paint or aluminum, I run Purple Power (diluted as wanted)....that stuff kicks ***.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

IMO ultrasonic machines are not really made for real greasy, oily parts cleaning. More suited to corrosion and light dirty parts cleaning.

What? I'm at a loss for words. They work better than anything else for real greasy, oily parts.

A wash cabinet is awesome as well but most people can't afford that and it still won't get inside chambers.

 

[flippin]

In the lab we never fill the U/S with anything but water. Anything we want to clean goes into glass jars with the appropriate solution. This is way more efficient as it allows us to use different solutions for each part (if required) and of course a much smaller volume of actual cleaning solution. The glass jars all have watertight lids which also ensure that the odors are contained. The glass transmits the utrasonic energy with very little dampening which is why this system works. When cleaning fishing reel parts I will often have bearings in acetone, plastic parts in simple green and final rinse parts in isopropyl all in the U/S simultaneoulsy.

 

[Vercingetorix]

Ammonia and dish soap.

 

[gmcgeo]

If I'm not trying to save paint or aluminum, I run Purple Power (diluted as wanted)....that stuff kicks ***.

I use the same, best stuff ever!

 

[Rinspeed]

My ultrasonic can only heat up to 75f.

It's no wonder you're disappointed with the cleaning results, you need to be up to at least 140.

 

[Willie Makeit]

In the lab we never fill the U/S with anything but water. Anything we want to clean goes into glass jars with the appropriate solution. This is way more efficient as it allows us to use different solutions for each part (if required) and of course a much smaller volume of actual cleaning solution. The glass jars all have watertight lids which also ensure that the odors are contained. The glass transmits the utrasonic energy with very little dampening which is why this system works. When cleaning fishing reel parts I will often have bearings in acetone, plastic parts in simple green and final rinse parts in isopropyl all in the U/S simultaneoulsy.

Same here ... an even bigger benefit for me is i NEVER have to clean the greasy, slimy **** out of my ultrasonic cleaner. drain old water, pour in new. tada!