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Aug 21, 2015 15:00:59 GMT
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I guess we all have opinions on stuff. I used Gunk from the metal 5 litre can to do my chassis and firewall with good results after a brush and generous application. I cannot remember what I paid for it, but need some more. So looking at Evilbay, I find there is Gunk in a metal can, average price around £18/5 liters. BUT........ You can buy 20 liters of Gunk Ultra for under £40.00 I suspect Ultra does not mean what the dictionary states. Who has good experience, scientific proof or knows which is the better presentation to get? ALSO.......... THERE ARE OBVIOUSLY OTHER PRODUCTS OUT THERE. SOMETIMES NOT WITH THE SAME COMMERCIAL APPEAL, BUT THE SAME FORMULA, OR EVEN INCREASED FUNCTION. I need about 20 liters to share with my mate, my chassis, under cab and engine all still need cleaning. I will add that water soluble cleaner/degreaser type agents are preferable. This was after Gunk on the front of the chassis and firewall. The underseal is not a problem as there will be more after reassembly.  |
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Aug 21, 2015 16:05:59 GMT
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Hi, the cheapest, most readily available and effective degreaser is Petrol. I know that doesn't answer your question directly, but it's what I use. I have the bottom 4" of a 45 gallon oil drum that I use as a tray to clean in or under the vehicle. In this hot weather the petrol evaporates off leaving the dirt to be brushed out afterwards.
Colin
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Aug 21, 2015 17:13:31 GMT
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Rock oil soc is good can't remember the price though, alternatively kerosene, red diesel, traffic film remover or upholstery cleaner undiluted can all work if you get them at the right prices
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Aug 21, 2015 17:22:57 GMT
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Screwfix do a 5ltr container for about 7-8 quid. "No nonsense heavy duty degreaser". Mix it with water, spray it on from a squirty spraying type bottle, jet wash off. Brilliant! I washed the engine bay on a Pug 106 I just sold & it came up gleaming.
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Aug 21, 2015 17:25:17 GMT
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Flammable solvents (petrol, diesel, genclene etc) tend to give the quickest results, but you do have the fire risk, and getting "spaced out" on the fumes. Water based cleaners (gunk, jizer) are safer but slower.
A third option is to raid the kitchen, and try washing detergent or washing up liquid.
The water based cleaners will be more effective if used with hot water, but washing up liquid contains salt, so can promote rust,
If possible, I would suggest a pressure washer, running hot water, trying different cleaners to see which suits your needs
Ttfn Glenn
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Aug 21, 2015 17:31:28 GMT
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Always found Witham Oils degreaser a good price and product
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Aug 21, 2015 18:30:46 GMT
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I have been degreasing a mill and lathe this week using white spirit and have been really surprised with how its worked .I have used gunk in the past but really could not see any difference .
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Aug 21, 2015 23:36:44 GMT
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Paraffin is good for getting rid of gunky oily stuff, used it many times in the past. It's not overly pricey.
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I think there is merit in all these preparations.
What I want though is a killer product that can go on with a brush, under the cab on the chassis etc and remove all the old road dust mixed with oil and grease.
It's not just a days worth, rather 10 plus yeas of bad gaskets etc allowing oil out everywhere, plus all the great nipple points etc.
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Last Edit: Aug 22, 2015 5:42:26 GMT by grizz
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I've worked in haulage and the kind of buildup you find under cars and old pickups is a few months worth on a HGV, in my experience a decent Hot pressure washer with TFR will get that off a doddle, no need to hunt for miracle chemicals. unfortunately they're about £3k or more, but I do believe you can hire them, or find a local haulage firm and bring biscuits... (not sure how m obile your truck is, if its rolling that may be possible?) this is a lower power version of what I have used...   images nicked off screwfix... one place to get decent chemicals is the commercial vehicle consumable/part suppliers rather than the usual motorfactors, truck wash is basically really strong TFR  |
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Aug 23, 2015 20:40:33 GMT
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I've always used petrol or white spirit. Then blast it off with the power washer.
Works well and cheap.
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Aug 23, 2015 21:44:46 GMT
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Truck wash/tfr, washing-up liquid, white spirit, petrol, diesel, thinners, screwdriver/paintscraper etc  |
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