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Old 12 April 2011, 09:36   #1
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Parts Washer Fluid

Can anyone suggest what to use in a Parts Washer these days??

I am from the days of effective solvents which have long since been banned!

Are any of the citrous based products effective??

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Old 12 April 2011, 11:06   #2
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I use paraffin.
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I use paraffin too, or diesel.
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Old 12 April 2011, 18:18   #4
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Hi Tony
Try these www.glovesnstuff.com lots of eco friendly stuff on there my favourite is VIROSOL for cleaning the rib and then armourall.
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diesel or kerosene 4 me
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Flag down a ''safety kleen'' van and buy some of their stuff off the driver for cash.
Its stronger and less oily than diesel.
Thats what garages use.
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Yeh, cos they're 10 a penny.
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Parts washer fluid from Machine Mart for me.
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agree with tim virsol is the best i ve ever used
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