I need a POWERFUL parts cleaner...

[DyslexicSquirrel]

I was wondering if there were any formulas out there to make a potent parts cleaner/degreaser that will clean my random metal parts while soaking in a bucket. I've been using purple power for random degreasing products but usually give up on parts that are COVERED in grime. I took the hood latch springs and throttle return spring off of my car and put them in a little cup of 100% Purple Power for like an hour or so and it cleaned them up pretty good but they were still kinda rusty and grimey. I know alot of people swear by Simple Green but I just haven't run out of Purple Power yet so I haven't bought it. :biglaugh: Is it alot better?

For some reason I feel that I'm probably going to have to invest in a pressure washer but I'd rather not if it's not necessary.

Do any of you guys have any tips for me....?

 

[psycho]

use a wire brush. Actually, you could use a dremel with a wire brush bit. It works very well...

 

[suprarich]

use a wire brush. Actually, you could use a dremel with a wire brush bit. It works very well...

Gasoline still the best!

 

[dbsupra90]

ether, scotchbrite pads and a wire brush. just have good ventilation and dont buy too much at once or the feds will be at your door searching for a meth lab. no kidding.

 

[Kai]

DiChloromethane. The best solvent around, the active ingredient in nitromors. It will remove paint though. Then theres sodium hydroxide (barbecue cleaner)....

 

[ViR2]

u should try whitespirit, does the trick, but use a mask as u could get very dizzy

 

[blackout_89t]

Make friends with someone that has a sandblaster. :naughty:

I have blasted almost every part on the car, freeeeeeeeeeee.

 

[staticpat]

Gasoline still the best!

 

[supra90turbo]

Brake cleaner!

 

[Big Wang Bandit]

Brake cleaner is the best way to clean styrofoam cups.

 

[JustAnotherVictim]

I'm on the brake cleaner bandwagon.

 

[Doward]

I use Purple Power Degreaser (undiluted) + small electric pressure washer. Works fine for me