[GreenKeys] Good cleaning agent

[Bill]

Thanks for the info. I will try and find some varsol. Seems that may be 
my best choice.
Thanks again,
Bill

On 1/4/2011 4:02 PM, Larry Tighe wrote:
> I thought Simple Green was the latest magic elixir ! !
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>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Bill"<bill at blcain.com>
>> To:<greenkeys at mailman.qth.net>
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 6:45 PM
>> Subject: [GreenKeys] Good cleaning agent
>>
>>
>>> I know WD 40 is a good cleaner for grease, sticky stuff and whatnot and
>>> leaves a light coat of oil. Does anyone know if it comes in a form other
>>> than a spray?
>>> If not, can someone recommend a good Liquid cleaner that's not so harsh
>>> as to strip the metal completely? We used to use Varsol and spray the
>>> printer/parts then blow them dry. It worked real good in a spray booth.
>>> It cleaned all the gunk off heavily used equipment.
>>> Thanks for any info on this.
>>> Bill
>> I hate WD 40 for cleaning as it can leave some of its gunk behind that
>> will
>> clog up te works later, but do not want to start a debate on that.
>>
>> Try some Kroil.  I use it by the case where I work.  It really cuts
>> through
>> rust if you spray it on for 2 or 3 days.  Works very well for simple
>> cleaning also.
>>
>> http://www.amazon.com/Kano-Kroil-Penetrating-liquid-KROIL/dp/B000F09CF4
>>
>> For a cheap cleaner do a search for Ed's Red.  It is a home made gun
>> cleaner
>> out of equal parts of kerosene, automatic transmission fluid, acatone,and
>> stodders solvent.  Others will probably subjust some detergent type
>> cleaners
>> such as Purple power or Simply green or such.  They are probably fine, but
>> remove all the lubercation and you will need to lube everything to keep it
>> from rusting.
>>
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