[GreenKeys] spray for cleaning?

Tue, 16 Jul 2002 21:54:06 -0700

In the TTY shop we used Triclorethelene and Triclorethane.  Both are 
dangerous.  The last cleaning job I did I used oderless mineral 
spirits.  You still need to provide ample ventilation.  You shoud use 
a small brush rather than spraying it.

Don

>Hi folks:
>
>There has been previous discussion on machine cleaning and lubrication.
>For cleaning, I'd rather not immerse a mechanism in a solvent, or take it
>all apart -- both great ways to clean, but I am lazier than that.  I have
>had some reasonably-clean machines, and I was able to simply wipe the old
>oily goop off, and then lube.  But I have some other crustier-looking units
>that need a bit more cleaning work.  I was wondering if anyone could
>recommend a spray cleaner/oil that would not leave behind anything nasty?
>WD-40 is actually pretty good at spray cleaning goopy mechanisms, but it
>leaves that nasty shellac. 
>
>Is there perhaps a spray penetrating oil or a spray solvent that leaves no
>residue?  Just something that could get the nasty gunk off the machine, and
>leave nothing sticky behind in the moving parts.  After this spray
>cleaning, the mechanism would get a proper lube.
>
>For lube, I finally settled on 3-in-1 oil for light linkages, 30W motor oil
>for wicks and heavier oiling needs, and lithium auto grease for cams, etc.
>
>thanks,
>
>gil
>
>
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