RE: Parts Cleaning Tank Recommendations?

[Dave64 <lt7dave@xxxxxxxxx>]

Gary,

I used something called Extreme Green.  I guess the name says it all.  Took me awhile to remember to look when I was in the garage - finally remembered today.

Dave

--- On Mon, 4/11/11, Gary H. <62to65mopar@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: Gary H. <62to65mopar@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: RE: Parts Cleaning Tank Recommendations?
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Monday, April 11, 2011, 9:38 PM
> 
> I think water-based systems are designated as such by the
> parts tank 
> manufacturer. Otherwise, as you note, corrosion happens,
> even rust in 
> the tank may show up. I would not want a tank sitting full
> of mineral 
> spirits lying around either! What water based solvent did
> you use? 
> 
> Thanks,
> Gary H.   
> 
> 
> Dave64 wrote:
> > 
> > Dennis,
> > 
> > I bought an inexpensive 20 gallon parts tank 2 years
> ago and used a 
> > water b=
> > ased solvent.  I don't recommend it.  That
> solvent promoted corrosion in 
> > th=
> > e tank pump, and it didn't work very well,
> either.  I finally drained it 
> > al=
> > l out, and for now the tank is empty. Having the tank
> is nice and 
> > convenien=
> > t, though.  I just need to decide on what to put
> in it that will work 
> > bette=
> > r.  I've been using mineral spirits in the mean
> time - just a jug in 
> > small =
> > amounts - not in the parts tank.  I don't know
> that I want the tank 
> > sitting=
> >  full of mineral spirits when not in use.
> > 
> > Dave
> >  
> 
> 
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