What did you do to your Volvo today? Topic is solved

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 23 Sep 2021, 10:23

FireFox31 wrote: ↑23 Sep 2021, 08:47 How do you properly dispose of the the dirty bucket of Simple Green? When do you know that you must stop using that bucket because it's too dirty?

If that piece is ABS, what glue did you use on it? I'm looking for a more gelatinous glue like that for my tailgate supports and some interior trim.

Pour it down your favorite local storm drains, of course!

JUST KIDDING, EPA!! Don't do this.

I usually bring it to the recycling center where I bring my oil and coolant. They usually have a spot for solvents/paint/etc. where they can accept it.

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 23 Sep 2021, 10:26

Nevada1906 wrote: ↑23 Sep 2021, 05:20 What I've been doing with all the parts I didn't have the machine shop clean is to soak them for 3 or 4 days in a solution of Simple Green or Purple Power and water.

At that point, the gunk either rinses off under the faucet, or by scrubbing with an old toothbrush.

I have a parts washer, it gets so nasty so fast. I should just start soaking things in buckets. I like Oil Eater, it's a little stronger than Simple Green, but it's just as safe. It's also pretty cheap. Purple Power is great stuff, but I don't like the sodium hydroxide. Not good for aluminum!

Post by **BlackBart** » 23 Sep 2021, 11:14

I have a HF parts washer that has become just a table covered with junk. Filling it with 20 gallons of Oil Eater (water based) is quite an expense, and then it eventually just evaporates. I think it was a dumb purchase.

But I like Oil Eater, it's pretty effective with some scrubbing. Totally agree on strong cleaners that turn aluminum black!

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 23 Sep 2021, 23:41

BlackBart wrote: ↑23 Sep 2021, 11:14 I have a HF parts washer that has become just a table covered with junk. Filling it with 20 gallons of Oil Eater (water based) is quite an expense, and then it eventually just evaporates. I think it was a dumb purchase.

But I like Oil Eater, it's pretty effective with some scrubbing. Totally agree on strong cleaners that turn aluminum black!

Yeah, that’s the annoying part. In order to get a strong enough cleaner, you need to fill it with 20 gallons of concentrated degreaser rather than diluting it. I think I had maybe 3 gallons of Oil Eater in mine, the rest water. I could always use something like mineral spirits, but I don’t want a tub of fume-y, flammable liquids in my garage.
Once I get myself a shop, I’ll figure out a better setup!

Post by **ZionXIX** » 24 Sep 2021, 07:06

Could it not be drained into 5 gallon buckets with lids for storage? That way its not evaporating and you could even just dunk smaller parts in the buckets.

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 24 Sep 2021, 09:38

That's an option.

yanga001 · Post by **yanga001** » 24 Sep 2021, 09:43

Update:

No faults in the MCC since i resoldered all the contacts. On an added note i decided to go with full synthetic for the next change to stretch the intervals farther.

Might do a spot of rust proofing and repair on a wheel well before the canadian winter sets in. Got to buy some touchup paint and the clear coat.

Post by **BlackBart** » 24 Sep 2021, 12:23

bmdubya1198 wrote: ↑23 Sep 2021, 23:41...but I don’t want a tub of fume-y, flammable liquids in my garage.

Exactly!

Post by **BlackBart** » 24 Sep 2021, 12:24

Nevada1906 wrote: ↑23 Sep 2021, 05:14Hey, thanks! Just doing what I love!

Doing some really tidy engine work there.

Post by **Nevada1906** » 24 Sep 2021, 14:46

BlackBart wrote: ↑24 Sep 2021, 12:24
Nevada1906 wrote: ↑23 Sep 2021, 05:14Hey, thanks! Just doing what I love!
Doing some really tidy engine work there.

If I'm going to assemble it, I want it to be clean first.

Or as close as possible to clean.

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