So I just got given to me a heated automatic parts washer (like the big dishwasher kind) and I'm not sure what type of cleaning solution to run in it? I know being here in california, most of the ones at shops and what not that I'm familiar with are not that great (thanks EPA!!!), I remember when you could put a transmission case in a parts washer and have it come out shiny almost new, now it seems the chemicals will only take off some of the large chunks. So anyway, anyone have a good recomendations for some cleaning solution I can order? or even a homebrew concoction that will serve me well?? thanks!
yeah, ive been wonderin bout this too. a buddy of mine was workin at lingenfelters when they cleaned out one of their barns and they had an older heated parts washer they were gonna trash so he snagged it and gave it to me. got all new electronics in it so i figure it works.
I looked on mcmaster carr's website, which is usually my go to for this sort of thing, and they only had a couple options and they said "not recomended for spray cabinets"????
I believe you can use mineral spirits, and for more money low oder stuff is available. Safety clean makes a couple but you're looking at like 90 bucks for 5 gal. or Check you local farm and fleet, Tractor Supply Company or similar.
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