Parts Cleaner

[Prophet216]

I'm about to reorder some parts cleaner and not sure what I wanna get this time. This is not going to be used to store or as a after run treatment, going to use as a parts cleaner. I am concerned with how these different sprays will treat rubber and plastic tho. Should I get CRC brakleen non chlorinated http://crcindustries.com/auto/mobile-product.php?s=05050
Or crc low VOC non chlorinated http://crcindustries.com/auto/mobile-product.php?s=05084
Regular brakleen http://crcindustries.com/auto/mobile-product.php?s=05089
Some carb cleaner regular or 50 state formula http://crcindustries.com/auto/mobile-product.php?s=05381

Or just stick with WD 40

Thanks

 

[ninnon]

WD-40 is a penetrating oil, it will add more grease. You'll have to look at each individual manufacturers safety sheet to see whether it is safe to use on plastics and paint. I've found some stuff leaves white spots, some doesn't. Depends on what's in it.

 

[SchrodeMode]

I've always used Simple Green for cleaning. If I want the "like new" shine, I'll do a coat of WD-40 after cleaning and then a thorough wipe down to remove any excess and limit the amount of dirt that may stick to it.

 

[WoodiE]

@Prophet216 I prefer to use a 50/50 mixture of water and Simple Green in a spray bottle. Spray on and let sit for a minute or two then wipe off. Spray again and use an old toothbrush on any of the stubborn spots. Very effective and inexpensive.

 

[wacmartin]

Now is Simple Green and water okay to use near any bearings? They're rubber sealed.

 

[cbaker65]

Now is Simple Green and water okay to use near any bearings? They're rubber sealed.

If any time I use a water or water based item ,I always dry it quickly then lube the areas!
Use compressed air or hair drier to evaporate moister or water!...
I clean a lot of 2 stroke or lawn equipment with water all the time an start the engine afterwards so the heat
will evaporate any moister!...

 

[WoodiE]

Now is Simple Green and water okay to use near any bearings? They're rubber sealed.

I use the above cleaning solution in a spray bottle. So bearings should not be effected or very little as I'm not soaking them in the solution. So long as you're not spaying heavily on the bearings you should have no issues, just as I haven't.

To clean bearings I'd recommend getting an RPM Ball Bearing Blaster and some MOO-Slick from @The Cow. Simply spray into the RPM Blaster until it comes out clear. The bearing will be clean and lubed at the same time. If you have bearings that are really gritty I'd suggest looking into either replacing them outright with bearings from FastEddyBearings.com or you can try cleaning with an ultrasonic cleaner.

 

[Rolex]

I have a cleaning lady.

 

[hamz9561]

I have a cleaning lady.

You don't even take your rigs outside, so how do they get dirty?

 

[Rolex]

Cosmic dust, dude.

 

[hamz9561]

Cosmic dust, dude.

You collect comics, too? Don't the pages stick together if you wax them?

 

[Huggybear87]

I find dishwashing liquid and an old toothbrush works well. Even a 50/50 mix in a spray bottle works well.

 

[Rolex]

You collect comics, too? Don't the pages stick together if you wax them?

How's that Dyslexia? Cosmic, NOT comics.

 

[Prophet216]

I like WD 40 for a parts cleaner to be honest,cuts well and whips off nice, leaves a nice shiny look. And its cheap