whats in your parts washer

**krzykrl96** · 02-14-2010, 03:16 PM

what does everyone use in their parts washers, mineral spirirts, degreaser or what thanks

**Skippy** · 02-14-2010, 03:19 PM

atwoods brand vat solvent with a fluid heater. Keeps it right around 100deg, works great

**Hi-Po** · 02-14-2010, 03:44 PM

Always used mineral spirts.

**joejenkinsglass** · 02-14-2010, 04:35 PM

I use some stuff from a local farm store. It looks and smells like simple green.

**Orcus79** · 02-14-2010, 05:28 PM

Varsol is what use, works great and as far as I know isn't flammable nor fast evaporating. Smell good too.

**pajeff02** · 02-14-2010, 06:17 PM

Right now... totally nasty sludge which I really need to change. I will probably go with Varsol when I do get around to replacing it.

**krzykrl96** · 02-14-2010, 08:41 PM

i looked up varsol and it says it is a brand name mineral spirits with a medium to fast evaporation rate. where do you guys get yours, how much does it cost

**Orcus79** · 02-14-2010, 08:56 PM

Should be able to find it at nearly any hardware store with the paint thinners. Or you could try calling an Imperial Oil (Exxon) bulk dealer.

**GatorSS** · 02-15-2010, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by Orcus79

Varsol is what use, works great and as far as I know isn't flammable nor fast evaporating. Smell good too.

Varsol = mineral spirits = general paint thinner

It is most definitely flammable.

**croslod** · 02-15-2010, 04:48 PM

Parts washing fluid, my father in-law used to buy it by the 55 gal drum. He got it from a local petrolium dealer. I think you can buy it at most farm supply stores in gallons and 5 gallons.