Parts Cleaners - New to the concept, Very confusing - Tide Pods? Really? Options

[ctc911ctc]

All,

I started cleaning parts. In the old days: Coffee Can, gas or similar, let it sit, pour it out and done.

My sons bought me a ultrasonic heated parts cleaner - 1/2 gallon size.

It came with mysterious white powder, not sure it does anything,

I then watched a video on the best agent to put in your ultrasonic parts cleaner, price vs. effectiveness and the winner was Tide Pods!

For 914 re builders - what do you use to get the best parts results - grime and rust are our enemies.

What should I use for my 914 parts! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

[Ishley]

I have a similar setup to yours. I typically use some industrial cleaner… Zep or one of those you can get at the local Home Depot. I use a biodegradable product. Something with a degreaser. I might use a cup full each time with water. There’s a fill line and you need to keep it full… add water as needed. The heat does most of the work. Sometimes I run a part several 90 minute cycles. I might pull it out and use a stiff brush to knock off a layer as it goes. The parts are hot… so towels or a grabber to pull them out is needed.

Anything that is painted … the paint falls right off. Parts come mostly clean… sometimes I use a sharp blade or tool to get dirt from the corners.

Dry and blow things off when done and lube if needed.