[Fot] HF Parts Washer

[DAVE HOGYE]

I'd try the Purple stuff in the parts cleaner or mineral spirits.  The Purple stuff is considered a degreaser and also removes paint.  I have been resurrecting a 1986 BMW R80 motorcycle that had been in storage for 25 years.  The red factory fuel tank sealer was flaking off causing issues.  I poured in a gallon and a half of the Purple stuff, rotating the tank in a number of positions over a couple days and all the liner completely dissolved.  Problem solved.  I've used this stuff for cleaning greasy and grimy nuts and bolts and other items like brackets and tools. I just leave the bits in a 5 gallon bucket over night, then strain off the cleaning agent, then hosing off the items.  This system has been working great.  Simple Green will work similarly.  I clean carburetors in containers over night.  Full strength can be over kill and can tarnish alloys, but I haven't seen this with the Purple stuff.  This approach has worked well with great results.
Both the Purple stuff and Simple Green can be diluted with water.  
Dave H. 

>     On 12/03/2021 11:47 AM Erik Jacobsen via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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>     I'm using the water based stuff from Fleet Farm, and am really underwhelmed. Doesn't stink, is easy on skin, but doesn't clean well either...
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>     Jake
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>     On Friday, December 3, 2021, 12:54:48 PM CST, Brian Schirano via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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>     Hey Kids
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>     My HF parts washer is now a solvent tank.  I'll be draining it to look into why it doesn't pump anymore, probably not for a month or two.  In the meantime, if anyone has any constructive advice I'd welcome it. Otherwise, it will just remain a solvent tank if I can't fix it. It doesn't get used that much.
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>     Also, I hear there is a good bio-degradable less toxic parts washer concoction than the kerosene I'm using for when I refresh this.  What or others using?
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>     Cheers, Happy Holidays
>     Brian
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