[Fot] Fwd: Cleaning parts

[Kas Kastner]

I used and still use lacquer thinner as a cleaning agent.  Have it in a 
squirt bottle. Cleans like crazy and dries quickly.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Cypher (SpitfireRacer)" <srcypher at mac.com>
To: "Friends" <fot at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2008 4:12 PM
Subject: [Fot] Fwd: Cleaning parts


>> 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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