TSP= Tri-Sodium Phosphate. Buy it at lowes or a paint store.



I am experimenting with the dishwasher to recycle Parts washer fluid. DON'T TRY THIS AT HOMEE....yet

 

whats the recommended chem dip soak time...

would overnight suffice..

 

Overnight is fine.



Remember, your dip will last longer if you preclean the loose crap and oil off them first

 

What do you guys use for cleaning engine parts. Im just tired of using solvent and gasoline. I want something skin friendly and biodegredable.



Thanks

















oh look this was already covered in the FAQ

-kahren

 

bio-diesel

 

i still cant figure out what to use to clean my rotors properly without chancing damaging them.



kevin.

 

Sub-Sonic parts cleaner



Man those are great

 

The problem with your request is that, generally speaking, the gunk and crust you are trying to clean are chemically similar to your skin. Anything you can find that will attack oil, grime, and carbon will also attack your flesh.



If by biodegradable you mean econazi-approved with rainbows and sunshine and fluffy squirrels, there are a lot of citrus based cleaning chemicals on the market. These are as nasty if not nastier than your usual petrochemical solution, and are a close second to lye. Mother Nature makes some seriously bad stuff.



I just use the old kerosene tank to get the wet stuff off, and the glass beading cabinet to get the crusties. Never try to media-blast a wet part unless you like generating huge messes.

 

I just used jet fuel...but that was because I couldnt buy Kerosone where I live...

 

go to some auto shops and see what they use. when i worked fixing busses we had some biodegradable crap...we called it mr. bubble, but i'm not sure what the actual name is... aqueous solvents are becoming the norm.