General purpose workshop cleaner.

[brightspark]

Hi, Be careful using scotchbrite around open engine and machines. -

https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=563163

Colin

learn something new every day didn't know there was abrasive in scotchpads . I don't use them on any engines or bearing surfaces apart from machine beds and chucks etc to get surface rust off with wd then wipe clean with blue towel before use

 

[pawsnizzy]

Also regarding Scotchbrite - Do NOT ever use for preparing surfaces prior to welding. It caused havoc for years in aerospace causing porosity in (primarily) EBW, but has also been blamed for TIG problems too. It is now banned on all of our sites worldwide. The amount that was thrown away was alarming. (I did, however catch some!)
It probably won't effect most people on here admittedly.

 

[Turbo]

I've started using panel wipe for cleaning & de greasing stuff, not as aggressive as thinners & doesn't melt plastics.

 

[grim_d]

Cheers guys, lots of good suggestions here think I'll pick up a bottle of the Screwfix stuff as well as trying out the bilt hamber surfex I forgot I had.

I've got panelwipe too but it's expensive for sloshing around the place.

 

[grim_d]

Been using the BH surfex hd recently and can report it is truly excellent!

Used it to clean up some parts before cold blueing and it did a fine job.. something that is very sensitive to oil and grease.

 

[Craig-SM]

I was using IPA as a general cleaner but now another one using Elbow Grease. The wife can’t understand why we go through so much of it, obviously doesn’t realise she is supplying the garage too.

 

[RWD3M]

I was using IPA as a general cleaner but now another one using Elbow Grease. The wife can’t understand why we go through so much of it, obviously doesn’t realise she is supplying the garage too.

Is that not an awful waste of a perfectly good beer?!

 

[Cobbler]

Been using the BH surfex hd recently and can report it is truly excellent!

Used it to clean up some parts before cold blueing and it did a fine job.. something that is very sensitive to oil and grease.

+ 1 for Surfex, it gets used around the house as a general purpose cleaner as well.

 

[grim_d]

I've heard good things about elbow grease, Is that the stuff from the range?

 

[Craig-SM]

yes

 

[pedrobedro]

I was using IPA as a general cleaner but now another one using Elbow Grease. The wife can’t understand why we go through so much of it, obviously doesn’t realise she is supplying the garage too.

I'm the main user/buyer at ours, I don't think much of it finds it's way into the kitchen. I've been using it on the chainsaw as well this week, no end to it's talents

 

[8ob]

Gurt tub of brake cleaner and blue roll for all wipe down cleaning, TFR and pressure washer for everything else.

Bob

 

[winchman]

Autosmart G101 is what I use,

I have used G101 for years many of the lads in work now use it too

 

[Rig Pig]

I have some Lemsolv at work, brilliant stuff without the fumes.

 

[8ob]

I have some Lemsolv at work, brilliant stuff without the fumes.

Never heard of it Mr Pig so had a quick squint at the product sheet, if its not too spendy I may give that a try. https://www.protectivesupplies.com/datasheets/48_Lemsolv-22-08-13.pdf

Bob

 

[Rig Pig]

Never heard of it Mr Pig so had a quick squint at the product sheet, if its not too spendy I may give that a try. https://www.protectivesupplies.com/datasheets/48_Lemsolv-22-08-13.pdf

Bob

It's brilliant stuff, even takes permanent marker off my whiteboard, don't get it on your hands, it dries them out worse than cellulose thinners.

 

[RWD3M]

If this thread can be extended to hand cleaner, I swear by Manista.

Especially the lemon flavoured one

 

[Wozzaaah]

Another vote for Screwfix No-Nonsense stuff, it’s fantastic.