Water based degreaser

[rosinante]

Hi all , is there a water based degreaser that actually works , need one for manky landrover bits,
Cheers

 

[slim_boy_fat]

AutoSmart G101 - can be diluted over a wide range if necessary.

 

[mtt.tr]

I use loctite 7840 it's brilliant. Also use zepp degreaser.

 

[RaceDiagnostics]

No nonsense from Screwfix works well.

 

[Agroshield]

As above, Screwfix, but why does it have to be water-based? If you look for 'emulsifiable degreaser', you find solvent ones that do a really good job but wash off with water into the drain. They leave the parts slightly oily if you use plain, cold water, but a hot, soapy rinse afterwards will have them clean enough to flash rust.

 

[julianf]

I sprayed down my disco engine bay before the mot with the screwfix stuff, and then saw that it was taking the white lines off the street below also.

I suspect its got somthing a bit caustic in it also, as, if you leave alloy stuff in it for days, it gets a white fuzz on the surface. Its no big deal for most stuff, but you wouldnt want to do somthing critical with it.

 

[8ob]

Not going to name a brand. Neat TFR and leave as long as possible to soak in, heat really helps so if your pressure washer is ok with hot water its worth connecting to that.

Bob

 

[rosinante]

As above, Screwfix, but why does it have to be water-based? If you look for 'emulsifiable degreaser', you find solvent ones that do a really good job but wash off with water into the drain. They leave the parts slightly oily if you use plain, cold water, but a hot, soapy rinse afterwards will have them clean enough to flash rust.

Didn't know such a thing existed , I want it for cleaning a diff and gearbox for rebuild , moons ago I used a wallpaper steamer , stuck the hose into a bucket with the bits in and steam heated the water and detergent , no longer have the steamer or a good area to do it , hence water soluble ,

 

[Agroshield]

Didn't know such a thing existed...

It is good, but it smells solventy, so best done outside and remove all clothing before entering the house.

 

[cocker]

+ 1 for tfr

 

[brightspark]

Not going to name a brand. Neat TFR and leave as long as possible to soak in, heat really helps so if your pressure washer is ok with hot water its worth connecting to that.

Bob

it will soften your paint mind its bloody strong undiluted , its meant to be used in hot water washers diluted down about 60 to one

 

[PhillipM]

Yep, TFR is very caustic generally, it's up there with drain cleaner - it damages paintwork and allsorts if you leave it on neat.


Surfex HD works great as a water based degreaser that's safe for most stuff.

 

[brightspark]

Yep, TFR is very caustic generally, it's up there with drain cleaner - it damages paintwork and allsorts if you leave it on neat.


Surfex HD works great as a water based degreaser that's safe for most stuff.

it strips your skin and it peels off if u get it on your hands only once stupidly did it with no gloves on neat

 

[bricol]

Not going to name a brand. Neat TFR and leave as long as possible to soak in, heat really helps so if your pressure washer is ok with hot water its worth connecting to that.

Bob

Just a pain shoving the washing machine out of the way to connect the power washer to the un-used hot water supply . . . but it did make an excellent job of cleaning my hemi block and heads

And the paving slabs, engine stand, one side of the greenhouse, . . .

 

[Turbo]

As said, TFR is as good as anything else but be aware that different brands are varying strengths. I used to buy a Turtle Wax one in 25l drums that I could dilute into 4x25l drums & it was still strong enough for pressure washing. Couldn't get it during lockdown so I bought a different brand, it was pure rubbish, even neat it wasn't as good as the diluted Turtle Wax one yet it cost the same!
So you are best going for a recognised brand like Autosmart or Turtle Wax. If you go to a local car wash place they might sell you a gallon or 2 from their 200l barrel for a few ££, just bring your own drum.

If you're not using it through a pressure washer washing powder makes a very strong cleaner, just melt it in some hot water & soak your items in it.

 

[Ctreanor13]

Bang for buck, screw fix no nonsense.

 

[colnerov]

Hi, I'm just rebuilding a Rover V8 engine and the block is a bit grubby I have used Cif oven and BBQ cleaner on it. It sprays on as a white foam left for 5 mins and cold pressure washed off and has come up like new. It can't be that environmentally unfriendly as it's used in an oven but it is effective.

Colin

 

[Trevorleach]

You can get caustic and non caustic tfr/ctfr
It is great diluted 50/50 for cleaning alloy wheels etc

 

[lotus_esprit_s1]

Yep, TFR is very caustic generally, it's up there with drain cleaner - it damages paintwork and allsorts if you leave it on neat.


Surfex HD works great as a water based degreaser that's safe for most stuff.

I had a very expensive Pace mountain bike in my younger days. I wasn’t thinking and sprayed it with neat TFR and left it a while before hosing it off. It ruined all the anodising on the frame, I was gutted.

 

[rosinante]

Screwfix here I come ,
Cheers chaps