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| + | ==Common Solutions to Cleaning Parts== | ||
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| + | The following is a list of parts cleaners (both generic and name-brand) used to clean and degrease various vehicular components with varying success. When cleaning with corrosive or poisonous chemicals, please take the necessary precautions. Hand and eye protection is always recommended. | ||
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| + | ===Generic Solutions=== | ||
*Acetone | *Acetone | ||
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*Castrol Super Clean | *Castrol Super Clean | ||
*Cooking oil | *Cooking oil | ||
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*Diesel fuel | *Diesel fuel | ||
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*Kerosene | *Kerosene | ||
*Hot water | *Hot water | ||
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butanone MEK (Butanone)] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butanone MEK (Butanone)] | ||
*Mineral spirits | *Mineral spirits | ||
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*Oven cleaner | *Oven cleaner | ||
*Penetrating oil | *Penetrating oil | ||
*Pressure washer | *Pressure washer | ||
| + | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_hydroxide Sodium hydroxide] solution, also known as "caustic" or "caustic soda" ''(what ratio?)'] | ||
| + | *Toilet bowl cleaner | ||
| + | *Trisodium phospate (TSP) | ||
| + | *[http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/159452-cleaning-engine.html#post2650822 mix of transmission oil and kerosene/diesel] | ||
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| + | ===Commercial Products=== | ||
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| + | *[http://www.tractorsupply.com/tools/power-tools/bench-stationary-power-tools/crown-parts-washer-cleaner-5-gallon-3893915 Crown PSC 1000] | ||
| + | *Diet Coke -- may be a myth | ||
| + | *Engine Brite | ||
| + | *[http://www.simplegreen.com/products_extreme_motor.php Extreme simple green] | ||
| + | *Greased Lightning | ||
| + | *Gunk degreaser | ||
| + | *[http://www.oileater.com/ Oil Eater] | ||
*Purple Power | *Purple Power | ||
*Red Devil Lye | *Red Devil Lye | ||
*[http://www.safety-kleen.com Safety-Kleen] | *[http://www.safety-kleen.com Safety-Kleen] | ||
*Simple Green | *Simple Green | ||
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*[http://www.exxonmobilchemical.com/Public_Products/Fluids/Aliphatics/Worldwide/Grades_and_Datasheets/Fluids_Aliphatics_VarsolNaphtha_Grades_WW.asp Varsol] | *[http://www.exxonmobilchemical.com/Public_Products/Fluids/Aliphatics/Worldwide/Grades_and_Datasheets/Fluids_Aliphatics_VarsolNaphtha_Grades_WW.asp Varsol] | ||
*Wal-Mart SuperTech Cleaner | *Wal-Mart SuperTech Cleaner | ||
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*Zepunch engine degreaser | *Zepunch engine degreaser | ||
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==Cleaning aluminum parts== | ==Cleaning aluminum parts== | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
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| + | ==Cleaning painted parts== | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
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