Subject	For DIY I recommend soda blasting
Posted by	bartz32tt on March 01, 2015 at 9:01 PM
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In Reply To	What solvent do machine shops use to clean parts? posted by OverZealous (CT) on March 01, 2015 at 09:47 AM
Message	If you already have a compressor, it's cheap to get started and there are many benefits to soda blasting: non-toxic, easy to clean up (do it outside and let the rain take care of it), doesn't damage the surface of the part being blasted, etc. It may make more sense to let the machine shop sonic clean (for delicate or aluminum parts) or acid-dip or hot tank (for steel/iron) for the sake of time and convenience though. The machine shop nearest me quoted a very affordable price - $45ish to do a bunch of parts for me. ________________Sig Separator________________________ Selling used ACT full-face sprung clutch kit: $300 + shipping ConUS! Brand-spanking new AVS side-mount intercoolers $380 + shipping Chrome "boost" hardpipes and couplers/clamps $100 + shipping Twin Turbo aluminum front calipers: $200 + shipping. Needs paint or will paint red for additional $50 Parting out my entire 1990 twin turbo! Please email me for needed parts! See profile for my WTB/WTT list as well.
Follow Ups	What solvent do machine shops use to clean parts? - OverZealous (CT) 09:47:29 03/01/15 They use a hot tank - -Grimm- 11:07:52 03/01/15 2nd (n/m) - Dallas DamonZ 12:01:09 03/01/15 Yup. Took a set of heads to NAPA and it cost 25 to hot - white22sky 12:04:47 03/01/15 NAPA around here doesn't have one (lame). - OverZealous (CT) 12:44:53 03/01/15 So the shop I recommended sucked? Sorry dude - BigTDogg (MA) 15:59:41 03/02/15 I had a GREAT experience with him... - OverZealous (CT) 22:01:46 03/02/15 OK, that's a relief. - BigTDogg (MA) 22:22:24 03/02/15 Re: OK, that's a relief. - OverZealous (CT) 19:43:51 03/03/15 Harbor Freight sells a 6 and 20 gallon parts washer, they - SirpriZ 12:52:50 03/01/15 Are mineral spirits safe? Hotsy? Red Devil Lye (equiv)? - OverZealous (CT) 13:53:07 03/01/15 Have the 6 gallon one - Lumpydonut 07:42:18 03/02/15 My recommendation for DIY: - BoneZ (MD) 14:21:01 03/01/15 Nice video! Thanks. - OverZealous (CT) 14:38:55 03/01/15 I used that sprayer with diluted MArine Clean - BoneZ (MD) 15:19:15 03/01/15 You want to use mineral spirits in a ventilated area, but - SirpriZ 15:23:12 03/01/15 Oops, meant to reply to OP. (n/m) - SirpriZ 18:31:21 03/01/15 NP- brings up a good point. Also Marine Cln isn't petro base (n/m) - BoneZ (MD) 09:03:19 03/02/15 Hot tank or jet wash at a machine shop - ZXRider 14:55:34 03/01/15 Huh? Hot tanks aren't available anymore in SoCal? (n/m) - OverZealous (CT) 16:36:46 03/01/15 They're becoming scarce in CA in general. - BlackholeZ 18:03:10 03/01/15 $125/hr is going rate in CT for spray wash - OverZealous (CT) 14:54:56 03/02/15 I have a Carolina Parts Washer and I bought a pail of - davidztt 15:16:52 03/01/15 sonic cleaning > everything (n/m) - Madhatter10-6 15:22:20 03/01/15 Right!! But whose got one? (video) - OverZealous (CT) 17:02:21 03/01/15 My engine guy 10 minutes from the house :) (n/m) - Madhatter10-6 18:25:44 03/01/15 We use zymeflow. (n/m) - ZaXxon 16:48:39 03/01/15 How about a link on where to buy? (n/m) - OverZealous (CT) 17:07:18 03/01/15 For DIY I recommend soda blasting - bartz32tt 21:01:15 03/01/15
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