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20th July 2016, 12:10 PM #1SENIOR MEMBER
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Clean new machinery
I'm sure it's on here somewhere, I just can't find it.
Got a new jointer/planer sitting In the garage and need to clean all the grease and goop off.
What Do people recommend?
Was just going to use kero then hit the cast iron with some silverglide.
Have also heard Metho,WD40,Citrix cleaner, all sorts of alternatives from US sites.
Cheers
Shane
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20th July 2016, 12:18 PM #2well aged but not old
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yep, kero is a good one. any solvent type product will do it. Personally, i like acetone because it doesn't seem to leave an oily residue.
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20th July 2016, 01:13 PM #5
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20th July 2016, 01:39 PM #6
White spirit/ dry cleaning fluid is my weapon of choice.
There ain't no devil, it's just god when he's drunk!!
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20th July 2016, 01:44 PM #7
Use one of the other solvents suggested for the bulk, and if you really want to strip off the last bit of grease then Ammonia is the best grease cutter I've used (must wear a P2 mask).
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20th July 2016, 02:08 PM #8
Spray can of engine cleaner works wonders on grimy machinery.
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20th July 2016, 04:55 PM #9SENIOR MEMBER
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20th July 2016, 05:52 PM #10China
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What ever choice you make from the above test it on the paint first
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20th July 2016, 06:31 PM #11
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20th July 2016, 06:35 PM #12
With Acetone be careful with it on paint as well as some plastics, it has a habit of "melting" it. On a drill press I bought new I cleaned the cast machined surfaces with turps but left the base with the original waxy covering. I reckoned that I would never have need of a clean base and leaving the stuff on keeps any surface rust at bay. A good coat of Sliverglete is a good idea to keep your working surfaces free from rust.
[Water pressure cleaner???Really???] I think not!!!!!Just do it!
Kind regards Rod
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21st July 2016, 11:04 AM #13Skwair2rownd
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30th July 2016, 10:09 PM #14
I've done this a few times now.
I just use Mineral Turpentine with a methylated spirits final clean up. You don't need to worry about the paint used on machines reacting with these solvents.
Then I follow up with wax to finish off and prevent rust.
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31st July 2016, 10:25 AM #15
Just wear your favourite t-shirt in the workshop, I've found that's a great way to pick up grease, bleach and oil
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