I am looking for "recipes" for my shop's latest addition...my part's washer. (AKA: parts cleaner, cleaning tank, sink, etc.!)
I have just acquired (stole for $30 off Craigslist
) a nice, older model (1988) 20 gallon parts washer on a stand (need 3-5 gallons of cleaning solution), with new pump and toggle switch...It was filthy but cleaned up very nice! I can't seem to decide what to put in it, exactly.
I will be using this to clean everything gun related...except for wood. The parts may be painted, blued, stainless, aluminum, chromed, or finished in the many other ways possible. So, this is important to note.
I've thought about "BROWNELLS - D'SOLVE® GUNSMITH CLEANER" but this is water based...I don't want to risk future rusting for my customer's guns...thoughts?
Due to several factors...and despite it's name, I can't use "BROWNELLS - TANK SOLVENT"...and it costs too much $!...thoughts?
I thought about "ED'S RED"...great product, easy to make...affordable...but being that it is a "BORE CLEANER"...I don't feel it's safe for what I intend to do. (Mixture of Automatic Transmission Fluid, Mineral Spirits and Kerosene as it's "base" + optional Lanolin and Acetone.)...thoughts?
I talked to my mentor...a gunsmith of 45 years. He uses Paint Thinner (which we know is made with Mineral Spirits) and HOPPE'S No. 9...mixed to his satisfaction. He has always used this...mainly due to cost...thoughts?
So, if you had to vote...what would you choose? Do you know of something else, inexpensive and does a good job? Recipe? Other suggestions? Please!
Thanks!
I have just acquired (stole for $30 off Craigslist
I will be using this to clean everything gun related...except for wood. The parts may be painted, blued, stainless, aluminum, chromed, or finished in the many other ways possible. So, this is important to note.
I've thought about "BROWNELLS - D'SOLVE® GUNSMITH CLEANER" but this is water based...I don't want to risk future rusting for my customer's guns...thoughts?
Due to several factors...and despite it's name, I can't use "BROWNELLS - TANK SOLVENT"...and it costs too much $!...thoughts?
I thought about "ED'S RED"...great product, easy to make...affordable...but being that it is a "BORE CLEANER"...I don't feel it's safe for what I intend to do. (Mixture of Automatic Transmission Fluid, Mineral Spirits and Kerosene as it's "base" + optional Lanolin and Acetone.)...thoughts?
I talked to my mentor...a gunsmith of 45 years. He uses Paint Thinner (which we know is made with Mineral Spirits) and HOPPE'S No. 9...mixed to his satisfaction. He has always used this...mainly due to cost...thoughts?
So, if you had to vote...what would you choose? Do you know of something else, inexpensive and does a good job? Recipe? Other suggestions? Please!
Thanks!