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[1984mini25]

What engine / parts de-greasers have peeps used that gave stratifying results

As I’m In the process of stripping my engine axillaries
Replacing worn items with new or recons and painting it all
As well as tiding up the wiring and beating the dreaded rust fairies handy work

And finding everything covered in a mix of road grime and grease that has built up over my minis 20+ year life

As at the mo I have been using white sprit and brake cleaner which unfortunately doesn’t agree with my head
:sick: :sick:

[THedooBZ]

gunk degreaser is quite good.
wd40 works well

this stuff may well be worth a look, most of the frost range is good stuff.
http://www.frost.co....?productID=8680

[Pooky]

(sorry to hijack but save another thread!)

I've just aquired this massive parts washer! Apparently you just fill it up and it filters it as it pumps the liquid onto the work shelf!

Does anyone know anywhere that would sell like 25 litres of degreaser cheap? :erm:

[THedooBZ]

also we have something called "quill road film cleaner" that we use at work which is really good for degreasing as is it used for degreasing components from diesel trains

[JSnowDude]

For the odd bit here and there I use Motorex Power Break clean, It's amazing stuff but don't expect to clean much with it. :tongue:

[Tom Sanderson]

i find petrol is as good as anything

[GraemeC]

Paint thinners, parafin or diesel. All good and 'slightly' less dangerous than petrol.

[Guess-Works.com]

I use this.... Machinemart - Solvent parts washer fluid or equivalent...

And then rinse in petrol / parafin ( depends what I have the most of )

Ps, don't use petrol in a parts washer, as it'll screw up your pump..

[bert998]

i often use oven cleaner, it gives good results and can be sprayed on

[minivanman]

ive found a product called blue magic to be very good. its water based and has no funny smells. however, ill be jiggered if i can find any sort of mention on t'internet. i'll have a look at work tomorrow

[jack_marshall]

Bucket of paraffin, dump parts into it, leave for abit. Stiff brush. Jobs a good 'en!

Good idea to have a lid on it though, as I think paraffin evaporates... although Im not 100% sure..?

[pikey7]

Don't use Swarfega degreaser. It's rubbish, and leaves everything covered in a sticky mess!

I've got some stuff I picked up in Sweden which works great!. I'll remember to look at the name tomorrow. It comes in big bottles and in a spray.

[Pooky]

Cillet bang is ok on light grease and grime!

[Guess-Works.com]

Cillet C**p more like... over hyped junk... but if you are going to use a kitchen detergent, I find Mr Muscle much better

[jack_marshall]

Dont use cillit bang on your interior.

It will ruin everything.