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==Common Solutions to Cleaning Parts== | ==Common Solutions to Cleaning Parts== | ||
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*Brake parts cleaner | *Brake parts cleaner | ||
*Carburetor cleaner | *Carburetor cleaner | ||
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*Cooking oil | *Cooking oil | ||
*Diesel fuel | *Diesel fuel | ||
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*Hot water | *Hot water | ||
*Lacquer thinner | *Lacquer thinner | ||
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*Liquid dish soap | *Liquid dish soap | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butanone MEK (Butanone)] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butanone MEK (Butanone)] | ||
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===Commercial Products=== | ===Commercial Products=== | ||
| − | + | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/your-next-carburetor-rebuild-218111.html Berryman's] | |
| + | *Castrol Super Clean | ||
*[http://www.tractorsupply.com/tools/power-tools/bench-stationary-power-tools/crown-parts-washer-cleaner-5-gallon-3893915 Crown PSC 1000] | *[http://www.tractorsupply.com/tools/power-tools/bench-stationary-power-tools/crown-parts-washer-cleaner-5-gallon-3893915 Crown PSC 1000] | ||
| − | * | + | *Coca-Cola ( Due to the active ingredient, Phosphoric Acid) |
*Engine Brite | *Engine Brite | ||
*[http://www.simplegreen.com/products_extreme_motor.php Extreme simple green] | *[http://www.simplegreen.com/products_extreme_motor.php Extreme simple green] | ||
*Greased Lightning | *Greased Lightning | ||
*Gunk degreaser | *Gunk degreaser | ||
| + | *LA's Totally Awesome Cleaner | ||
| + | *Lestoil | ||
*[http://www.oileater.com/ Oil Eater] | *[http://www.oileater.com/ Oil Eater] | ||
| + | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/your-next-carburetor-rebuild-218111.html Pine-Sol] | ||
*Purple Power | *Purple Power | ||
*Red Devil Lye | *Red Devil Lye | ||
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*Zep's Driveway Concrete & Masonry Cleaner | *Zep's Driveway Concrete & Masonry Cleaner | ||
*Zepunch engine degreaser | *Zepunch engine degreaser | ||
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==Cleaning aluminum parts== | ==Cleaning aluminum parts== | ||
| − | Please read labels on commercial cleaners before using on aluminum. Aluminum loses it's sheen through oxidation, which is the same process through which iron turns to rust. Take caution before using chemicals that may have an adverse reation to aluminum. Aluminum is a soft metal, so scrub brushes with brass or stainless bristles may scratch the finish. | + | Please read labels on commercial cleaners before using on aluminum. Aluminum loses it's sheen through oxidation, which is the same process through which iron turns to rust. Bare aluminum can oxidize simply in the presence the air we breathe. Take caution before using chemicals that may have an adverse reation to aluminum. Aluminum is a soft metal, so scrub brushes with brass or stainless bristles may scratch the finish. |
==Cleaning painted parts== | ==Cleaning painted parts== | ||
| − | As with cleaning aluminum parts, the paint on the parts may have a chemical reaction to certain cleaners that could effect or remove the finish. Read all labels before use and avoid using hard-bristled or metal-bristled brushes when cleaning. | + | As with cleaning aluminum parts, the paint on the parts may have a chemical reaction to certain cleaners that could effect or remove the finish or even damage the plastic part the paint is applied to. Read all labels before use and avoid using hard-bristled or metal-bristled brushes when cleaning. |
==Need to review== | ==Need to review== | ||
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*http://www.clean-rite.com/ | *http://www.clean-rite.com/ | ||
*http://www.zepcommercial.com/products.asp?category=3 | *http://www.zepcommercial.com/products.asp?category=3 | ||
| − | * | + | *https://www.berrymanproducts.com/ |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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*http://www.turbododge.com/forums/f4/f15/73822-engine-degreaser.html | *http://www.turbododge.com/forums/f4/f15/73822-engine-degreaser.html | ||
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[[Category:Garage and shop]] | [[Category:Garage and shop]] | ||
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