[Fot] Fwd: Cleaning parts

[Scott Cypher (SpitfireRacer)]

> If its a stainless basin, mineral spirits with a polypropylene cover  
> to keep evaporation in control; then an isopropyl rinse, then blow  
> dry.
>
> If you only have a single part or two, you can put the solvent in a  
> Pyrex beaker in a water bath
>
> I was using zep industrial purple for a while; but it seemed to wear  
> out pretty fast; good for a quick etch of aluminum, though...simple  
> green wasnt very good on heavily grunged up parts.
>
> The more of the heavy dirt/grease you get off before you usonic the  
> better.  I usually  toothbrush/wirebrush periodically; let the bath  
> sit off for a while if it gets too hot; use a dial probe thermometer  
> to monitor temps
>
> Acetone is worthless for trying to clean oil/grease
>
> Thanks
> -S
>
> Scott Cypher
> SCCA # 362573
> #57 HP Spitfire 1500
> Spitfireracer at xsmail.com
>
>
> On Jan 13, 2008, at 4:23 PM, Charly Mitchel <charly at mitchelplumbing.com 
> > wrote:
>
>> I have a lot of thoughts about cleaning parts in my shop especially  
>> with an
>> ultrasonic cleaner.
>> Does anyone have any experiences with clean parts using an ultrasonic
>> cleaner?
>> What kind of cleaning solution are you using for different  
>> applications?
>> I've been trying dishwashing detergent with decent results.  Has  
>> anyone been
>> using Simple Green or the purple stuff? Or what are you using?
>> What are you using on aluminum parts?  Something that won't corrode  
>> the
>> aluminum?
>> Anybody have any idea if you need to keep everything in a basket or  
>> if you can
>> put the parts directly in the tank.
>> I've just acquired a ultrasonic cleaner and have been experimenting  
>> with it.
>> Charly Mitchel
>> TR6 #44
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