Whats everybody using in there solvent tank

[Cranky]

OK, lets talk about gloves.. Where do you get yours?? I don't mind the gloves, what I hate is about a week after you use a new pair, they get hard and will not move well at all?? Any brands anyone uses that work well??

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=Industrial+solvent+safe+gloves

 

[747mopar]

Good info guys.. I bought my first cleaning tank maybe 5 years ago, started off using kerosene but it got almost toxic, switched to a water based cleaner and now it gets a nasty skim on it and does a lousy job. Might try some mineral spirits next.

 

[Cranky]

Good info guys.. I bought my first cleaning tank maybe 5 years ago, started off using kerosene but it got almost toxic, switched to a water based cleaner and now it gets a nasty skim on it and does a lousy job. Might try some mineral spirits next.

Yeah, kero gets me too but the mineral spirits ain't much better.....

 

[493 Mike]

I never wore any gloves for 50 years and I spent tons of hours in solvent tanks. Got these last year, seem OK but only use for large parts (trans cases, etc.). I like to feel small parts. Easy to slip on and off.
Mike
ThxToms Heavy Duty Latex Gloves, Resist Strong Acid, Alkali and Oil, 14", 1 Pair - - Amazon.com

 

[69L48Z27]

I use the Tractor Supply stuff. Works pretty well. Gotta wear gloves. Makes your hands feel all tingly if you don’t.

 

[joe smith]

Yeah, kero gets me too but the mineral spirits ain't much better.....

Are you talking about the smell?

 

[joe smith]

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=Industrial+solvent+safe+gloves

I was hoping more for anyone with some experience with a particular brand or make... Like I said, the gloves I have used go stiff too quick...

 

[Sixpactogo]

Not sure if they call it Mineral Spirits or something else but I buy it from the local bulk oil dealer. Smells like mineral spirits but cheaper than buying from a hardware store. I have a couple 5 gal cans I use for transport.

 

[Scott Engelhardt]

I have a Renegade high pressure washer. I turn the heater on and when it hits 180 I close the lid and let the washer do the work

 

[mopar 3 B]

Mineral spirits will not freeze. Some of us live in cold climates. For small parts I use brake clean but it gets expensive fast when cleaning anything of size.
I know it can be dangerous but save stale gas for parts cleaning. Then off to the burn barrel.

 

[Photon440]

 

[Sahara]

Mineral spirits will not freeze. Some of us live in cold climates.

I blew my tea out of my nose when I read that!

 

[69 GTX]

Has anyone ever tried using a filter to clean and then reuse their solvent? What'd ya use?

 

[Demonic]

Varsol is great, but maybe hard to find here in the States.

 

[joe smith]

I have a Renegade high pressure washer. I turn the heater on and when it hits 180 I close the lid and let the washer do the work

I looked those up.. That would be the top of the line way to go.. Out of my budget for sure

 

[Scott Engelhardt]

I looked those up.. That would be the top of the line way to go.. Out of my budget for sure

I watched Craigslist for a year or more when I found mine. Mine was a dealer demo machine and I got mine bought for 1200 dollars. If I would have been smart I would have bought the other one and the manual one he was also selling, think I could have made some $$$$$$

 

[joe smith]

I watched Craigslist for a year or more when I found mine. Mine was a dealer demo machine and I got mine bought for 1200 dollars. If I would have been smart I would have bought the other one and the manual one he was also selling, think I could have made some $$$$$$

That would be one of those gadgets that you can't wait to have some dirty parts to throw in it.....

 

[halfafish]

Has anyone ever tried using a filter to clean and then reuse their solvent? What'd ya use?

My washer is the HF 20 gallon model with the water-based cleaner I get in 5-gallon cans from NAPA. I upgraded the pump a lot, which was a great idea. Then I added a filter, using a remote oil filter setup like you'd put on your car. It makes a world of difference. Looking in the the tank the fluid is pretty scuzzy. Turn on the pump and you get nice clear cleaner for your parts. Works like a champ. The only thing I don't like about the NAPA stuff is it's a little expensive but mostly it just plain stinks. I wear gloves always because you can't scrub the smell off your hands and it lasts for days.

 

[furyus]

I have an old Safety Clean parts washer. I was using kerosene. This thread got me looking for alternatives. I drained the parts washer, and after scrubbing, I noticed a pin hole in the bottom. After even more cleaning, I found more pin holes. I had to cut the whole bottom out, and welded a new bottom in. So, how do I get rust holes in the bottom when it's submerged in kerosene? Now, I'm trying Purple Power. Doesn't stink near as bad as kerosene.

 

[69 MBee]

Low odor Sherwin Williams R1K4 thinner/mineral spirits. If you want a bit more edge/heat, add xylene