• Mustang Forums
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech

Best solvent for parts washer?

  • Thread starter Thread starter ForceFed70
  • Start date Start date Dec 30, 2007
Prev
  • 1
  • 2
First Prev 2 of 2
D

development1

New Member
Sep 15, 2006
25
0
0
Burnaby, BC, Canada
Jan 1, 2008
#21
  • Jan 1, 2008
  • #21
I worked at a shop in the last two summers, we used varsol. It worked awesome!
 

69 Rustang

Member
Jun 9, 2004
307
0
16
Orange County California
Jan 1, 2008
#22
  • Jan 1, 2008
  • #22
iskwezm said:
why isnt it legal??? I just bought some at Kragen's

Click to expand...

If it is the stuff you have to water down, just take it back as it is a waste of money. If it is a true parts cleaning solvent, what is the name of it, I want to check that out!!!

The rest of you, you just don't get it--we live in California, we don't get the good stuff anymore. Just wait, our lovely restrictions are coming your way soon....
 
D

danny clemens

Member
May 4, 2005
728
0
16
Jan 1, 2008
#23
  • Jan 1, 2008
  • #23
69 Rustang said:
The rest of you, you just don't get it--we live in California, we don't get the good stuff anymore. Just wait, our lovely restrictions are coming your way soon....
Click to expand...

A country boy can survive.
 
5

57fairlane

New Member
Apr 2, 2005
560
0
0
Oakwood, GA
Jan 1, 2008
#24
  • Jan 1, 2008
  • #24
69 Rustang said:
The rest of you, you just don't get it--we live in California, we don't get the good stuff anymore. Just wait, our lovely restrictions are coming your way soon....
Click to expand...

One of the reasons I didn't mind moving away from the land of fruits and nuts.

I wouldn't use it in a parts washer but if you can find a fluid called b52, it is no joke.

If you leave an-fittings in it for 4-5 hours, it will pull the anodized color off.
 

stanger53

New Member
Jun 24, 2005
89
0
0
San Antonio, Texas
Jan 1, 2008
#25
  • Jan 1, 2008
  • #25
Well, guys, the stuff I have right now is labeled as "Paint Thinner (Mineral Spirits)" and is listed as being used to clean up paint brushes and guns. I know in the past it was also labeled as laquer thinner, but was used for cleanup rather than mixing paint. I have been using it for 20 years, so I know it works. Acts and smells like Safety-Kleen solvent, but I believe it has a slightly lower flashpoint and is much cheaper.
 

iskwezm

10 Year Member
May 24, 2005
4,159
20
79
Rowland Heights,California
Jan 1, 2008
#26
  • Jan 1, 2008
  • #26
69 Rustang said:
If it is the stuff you have to water down, just take it back as it is a waste of money. If it is a true parts cleaning solvent, what is the name of it, I want to check that out!!!
Click to expand...
you dont have to water it down, but it is pretty strong and I do dilute it to clean certain things,but for greasy parts i use it straight.
 

Rusty67

20+ Year Stangneter
Dec 3, 2002
3,749
37
109
LA, CA
Jan 1, 2008
#27
  • Jan 1, 2008
  • #27
iskwezm said:
why isnt it legal??? I just bought some at Kragen's

Click to expand...

Castrol "Super Clean" has been illegal for sale in California for well over a year. If you know of a Kragen that didn't get the memo, go pick up a few gallons for me and I'll drive over and pay you for them. There are a lot of "degreasers" out there that say something like purple passion or purple power or purple blah blah blah on them but they aren't Castrol and they sure don't work like Super Clean.

BTW, it is now illegal because Castrol claimed it was biodegradable but they found out it wasn't and suspended sale in our lovely state because of the lie. I went to different store when I found out and they wouldn't even sell the stock on hand, it was shipped back to Castrol. They told us if they sold it they would get a HUGE fine if anyone found out.
 
B

bnickel

Founding Member
Aug 21, 2002
5,640
3
77
lubbock, texas
Jan 1, 2008
#28
  • Jan 1, 2008
  • #28
danny clemens said:
A country boy can survive.
Click to expand...


with a shotgun, a rifle and a 4 wheel drive. i can just about anything where i live, even fertilizer.....
 

Hack

15 Year Member
Mar 23, 2004
1,945
13
69
Minneapolis
Jan 1, 2008
#29
  • Jan 1, 2008
  • #29
kerosene

Use kerosene. It's cheap, you can even get it from the pump - a gas station style pump - at some places. It doesn't evaporate too quickly and the fumes aren't so nasty. It works great for dissolving grease and cleaning parts.

I buy it 5 gallons at a time at a local gas station.
 
M

mr-fixit

Founding Member
Jul 19, 1999
466
0
17
Malvern,Pa.
Jan 1, 2008
#30
  • Jan 1, 2008
  • #30
Rusty67 said:
Castrol "Super Clean" has been illegal for sale in California for well over a year. If you know of a Kragen that didn't get the memo, go pick up a few gallons for me and I'll drive over and pay you for them. There are a lot of "degreasers" out there that say something like purple passion or purple power or purple blah blah blah on them but they aren't Castrol and they sure don't work like Super Clean.

BTW, it is now illegal because Castrol claimed it was biodegradable but they found out it wasn't and suspended sale in our lovely state because of the lie. I went to different store when I found out and they wouldn't even sell the stock on hand, it was shipped back to Castrol. They told us if they sold it they would get a HUGE fine if anyone found out.
Click to expand...

Castrol stopped making this over two years ago. Some states were allowed to sell off left over stock. Check your container closely, something similar ( but not as good) is still made by another company, the label just says Super Clean, with out the word Castrol on it.
 

iskwezm

10 Year Member
May 24, 2005
4,159
20
79
Rowland Heights,California
Jan 1, 2008
#31
  • Jan 1, 2008
  • #31
Rusty67 said:
Castrol "Super Clean" has been illegal for sale in California for well over a year. If you know of a Kragen that didn't get the memo, go pick up a few gallons for me and I'll drive over and pay you for them. There are a lot of "degreasers" out there that say something like purple passion or purple power or purple blah blah blah on them but they aren't Castrol and they sure don't work like Super Clean.

BTW, it is now illegal because Castrol claimed it was biodegradable but they found out it wasn't and suspended sale in our lovely state because of the lie. I went to different store when I found out and they wouldn't even sell the stock on hand, it was shipped back to Castrol. They told us if they sold it they would get a HUGE fine if anyone found out.
Click to expand...
oops, my bad, this is what i got. Im no chemist, but i compared the smell, and the way it works(and burns my skin) and its pretty damn close
View attachment 339157
View attachment 339159

I also found a new gallon in my garage too
 

Rusty67

20+ Year Stangneter
Dec 3, 2002
3,749
37
109
LA, CA
Jan 2, 2008
#32
  • Jan 2, 2008
  • #32
Interesting... I'll have to go look for it. I hope I can find some. Some jackass parked their van in our driveway, which is still quite new looking and deposited some oil from his motor onto our nice, formerly clean, concreate. Some good degreaser and then some cement cleaning solution plus a pressure washer should do it.
 

StangDreamin'

Founding Member
Aug 10, 2002
583
0
16
2nd Ocotillo bush east of the Colorado River; Sout
Jan 3, 2008
#33
  • Jan 3, 2008
  • #33
n/m
 
Prev
  • 1
  • 2
First Prev 2 of 2
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

B
Paint in engine bay questions
  • B0udreaux
  • Feb 26, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
8
Views
286
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Feb 27, 2026
AeroCoupe
Rear end catch can? Anyone? Bueller?
  • DadLife0724
  • Aug 26, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
8
Views
332
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Aug 27, 2025
90trunk
M
Progress Thread mkk50's Progress Thread
  • mkk50
  • Aug 4, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
19
Views
730
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Sep 22, 2025
Noobz347
S
5.0 Rebuild
  • smittys7up
  • Nov 29, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
8
Views
550
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Dec 20, 2025
Noobz347
CJ Pony Parts Customer Build - Dan's 1967 Mustang Convertible
  • CJPonyParts
  • Aug 18, 2025
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
Replies
0
Views
212
1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk- Aug 18, 2025
CJPonyParts
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?