ROCNDAV

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My wife just bought me a 20 gallon parts wash from Harbor Freight.

Does anyone know where to get 10 or more gallons of solvent or WD-40 cheap? I'm think two 5 gallon buckets. I filled it with 10 gallons of water and it worked great and stayed at a high enough level.

Buying in indiviudual 1 gal containers gets real expensive real quick. I'd like to keep the cost down around $50-$75 if possible.

THanks,
David

ACW

This is the largest WD-40 I found... at a UK site unfortunately http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=90421


Ebay might have something too, worth a look.

sercastiK

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kragen's sells Oil Eater by the 5 gallon and drum...that **** is awesome its as strong as solvent but non toxic.

Jeremy

Tritonium

Kerosene works just fine

ROCNDAV

iTrader: (100)

Does it evaporate like Acetone or brake cleaner? Do you know where I can buy it in large quantities?

Tritonium

it sits quite well, as far as obtaining it, im not sure about large quantities,

ACW

http://www.brownoil.com/index.html
http://www.albina.com/HomeHeating/Kerosene.htm

DietCoke

iTrader: (18)

Considered using 2 gallons of simple green and 8 water? Works great in mine.

ROCNDAV

iTrader: (100)

Does it cut through grease and oil well? I didn't think water based products would work as good. It would be hell of a lot cheaper though

D

gto69judge

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The Advance Auto Store near me carries it in 5 gallon cans. Did you check with Pep Boys, Murray's, Autozone stores etc. near you?

Predator

Yup, I got 10 gallons (2) 5 gallon drums at Advance Auto Parts called "Next Dimension Parts Cleaner," but it isn't cheap. I forgot if it was $19.95 or $29.95 for five gallons.

ROCNDAV

iTrader: (100)

Thats not that bad. When you start adding up 1 gallon sizes of products, it quickly gets over $120 for 10 gallons

There is no Advanced Auto around me in LA. THe closest being in Calexico (border of California & Mexico).

I tried calling all of the Kragens around the LA area, and none of them have Oil Eater any more, nor can they order it , They do have Simple Green in teh 5 gallon size for $38. so I might check into that, but I wouldnt think Water based cleaners/solvents would work good.

Thanks everyone,
David

Predator

I wouldn't use a water-based solvent in a parts cleaner either.

I would try calling all the auto parts stores in your area. Maybe just go through the phone book. If that fails, you could probably order that stuff somewhere online.

I'll see what I can find online and get back to you.

jeff@mti

Fastenal has alot of the things you are looking for. Branches all over the nation....www.fastenal.com

Jeff

777

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simple green also corrodes aluminum too i think

george88gta

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I use Northern Tools part number 151516. It is presently $34.99 for 5 gallons and it makes 25 gallons of washer fluid. It isnt as fast as a solvent based fluid, but I have cleaned turbos and numerous other parts. The choice seems to be fast ( solvent based) or slow ( water based). It does leave a rust proof coating on the parts to help with flash rust after cleaning. Havent tried to paint over the coating, but it does prevent flash rust after cleaning. Hope this is of some value.

robertbartsch

Using kerosean sounds like a fire hazard... **** ..why not use high test gas

BrNoUt377S10

diesel fuel works great, never used it in a parts washer before just a bucket and a brush lol.

gto69judge

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Kerosene has a very high flash point - not much different than charcoal lighter. Just like charcoal lighter fluid, you actually have to hold a match to something soaked with it to get it to light. That's why kerosene was/is used in homes for lamps. Relatively nonexplosive.

Kerosene works quit well as a solvent for cleaning. It smells much better than diesel fuel and is probably safer.

ROCNDAV

iTrader: (100)

Same here