Parts Washer Solution

[Che70velle]

Gotcha. I'm aware of the VOC ban, but it sounded as though Vince was saying that it wasn't a permanent deal. Just curious...
Mineral spirits in my parts washer also, elwaupo.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Originally Posted by Che70velle

Gotcha. I'm aware of the VOC ban, but it sounded as though Vince was saying that it wasn't a permanent deal. Just curious...
Mineral spirits in my parts washer also, elwaupo.

Sorry, I missed the reply.

I tried to find the CA EPA code but I just about fell asleep looking.

When I applied for the business I had to go through an EPA inspection and pay a fee yearly.

Parts wash tanks must must not contain petroleum based cleaning products. Cleaning must be water based and not be a bath style tank to reduce the possibility of evaporation. Should have secondary containment and an oil filtration for separate disposal.

Service and disposal must be documented.

They made me dump my killer parts wash fluid from Zep...that stuff would take grease and paint off easily. Left your hands nice and clean. Also gave you a good twitch and a decent buzz. 20 gallon barrel cost me $400 to dispose.

found a tid bit.... http://www3.epa.gov/region9/waste/p2...t/systems.html

[RdHuggr68]

I see some of you use mineral spirits to clean you parts. Doesn't mineral spirits leave a film on the parts when finished?

[Che70velle]

Originally Posted by RdHuggr68

I see some of you use mineral spirits to clean you parts. Doesn't mineral spirits leave a film on the parts when finished?

Yeah, it does. I would never use my parts washer as my final clean for parts that mattered, meaning internal engine stuff, etc.
Wheel bearings, and stuff of that nature, it's fine. And if it's a part that you'd want to paint, then you'd really need to hit it with something else, but it's hard to find a cleaning agent that doesn't leave a film of some sort.

[RdHuggr68]

Just cleaning up all of the door parts, window regulators, window channels, etc.
Thanks for the info Scott.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by RdHuggr68

I see some of you use mineral spirits to clean you parts. Doesn't mineral spirits leave a film on the parts when finished?

It's a parts CLEANER not a sterilizer.......

[SS Performance]

I use a water based cleaner, Simple Green or ZEP Orange. Not as good as some other stuff but no hassles about hazmat.

[RdHuggr68]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

It's a parts CLEANER not a sterilizer.......

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by RdHuggr68

HAHAHAHAHAHA........ it's fact. But yes for parts that need to be really really clean -- a parts washer is not the tool -- it's a start......

My Snap-On parts washer had a huge filter on it --- but it still is reusing the same 30 gallons of solvent... I wouldn't wash engine parts in it and install them without cleaning the parts with virgin solvent.

[RdHuggr68]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

HAHAHAHAHAHA........ it's fact. But yes for parts that need to be really really clean -- a parts washer is not the tool -- it's a start......

My Snap-On parts washer had a huge filter on it --- but it still is reusing the same 30 gallons of solvent... I wouldn't wash engine parts in it and install them without cleaning the parts with virgin solvent.

All I need to do is clean the door internals, everything else is done, I remember from the past mineral spirits stunk forever in the shop, sooooooo need something different. I dont have or need a parts washer at this stage of the game.