Degreasing parts - what to use?

[djoptix]

I have quite a few nice bits to clean up. Going for Autosol for polishing duties, but I need to get them clean first. What can I use to get centuries of dirt and grime off? I don't have a dishwasher

 

[Steve Kish]

Paraffin is excellent ... and quite cheap compared to most!

 

[Snaffs]

Paraffin (kerosene) +1
White Spirit
Diesel
WD40 (good for headset and b/b bearings - dunk them in an egg-cup or plastic lid, and soak for 15 minutes)
Aviation fuel

All are inflammable

NOT petrol, ether, or dry cleaning fluid.

If you get grease on the beige carpet, Ronsonol lighter fluid and paper towel gets it off, pronto. (Then your house burns down. )


Dishwasher works well. Got any rellies with one?

 

[GT-Steve]

Paint thinners is pretty good too.

 

[WD Pro]

Gunk (in a can)

 

[coomber]

I use MucOff degreaser because it smells nice and is enviromentally friendly.

 

[cchris2lou]

baby wipes

 

[the great roberto]

Someone elses dishwasher?

 

[8690q]

Baby wipes are good but Finish line citrus degreaser is the nuts.

Combine the two and you're really onto a winner

 

[Stick Legs]

Deb Jizer. Comes in 5l or 25l cans and is free from ship's engine rooms.