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Troy Sr · 11-09-2019, 06:52 PM

Hello All,

I have an old school safety clean solvent tank and I'm wanting to replace the solvent which is old school. This solvent is not available anymore here in California, does anyone have any recommendations for a good new school solvent? Thanks!!!

Killer Bee · 11-09-2019, 07:29 PM

solvent is not banned entirely in ca, we have safety kleen service for our solvent and aqueous cleaning tanks in socal..

I'm sure there were formula changes to comply with epa, carb, aqmd, etc. but there are varieties available..

as for the difference, I'll take the solvent over aqueous hands down..

the only aqueous that's moderately effective has to be fresh and heated, but still leaves a residue..

for home use, I would call or visit your local napa, tractor supply, etc. and see what's available..

good luck!

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/MCR6510'

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pr...-cleaner-5-gal

**A1971Blazer** · 11-10-2019, 09:45 AM

kerosene and automatic transmission fluid 70/30 mix
we don't have solvent bans here...
and plastic straws are still legal

**Steeveedee** · 11-10-2019, 03:47 PM

Looks like you have a solution for your needs. Here in southern California in the South Coast Air Basin (SCAB. Really!) a lot of solvents are being snagged off the market. I just lost access to denatured alcohol; now I can't spray shellac unless it comes in a spray can, which makes it expensive.

**kwmech** · 11-10-2019, 04:11 PM

Kerosene is what I use. When it gets dirty and needs replacing I either use it on the burn pile or recycle it with the waste oil. I do not add ATF to it, but you should wear some good latex gloves when using.

**mongocanfly** · 11-10-2019, 04:32 PM

I have mineral spirits in mine...

Indian113 · 11-10-2019, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

I have mineral spirits in mine...

Me Too!

**truckster** · 11-10-2019, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

Looks like you have a solution for your needs. Here in southern California in the South Coast Air Basin (SCAB. Really!) a lot of solvents are being snagged off the market. I just lost access to denatured alcohol; now I can't spray shellac unless it comes in a spray can, which makes it expensive.

Denatured alcohol? Seriously? That's a pretty mild solvent to be banning.

**Steeveedee** · 11-10-2019, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by truckster

Denatured alcohol? Seriously? That's a pretty mild solvent to be banning.

Heh! Most of the guys in the wood working forum I go to are recommending Everclear! How crazy is that!? That stuff is stupid expensive, what with having a tax stamp and all.

**special-K** · 11-11-2019, 08:27 AM

I don't have a parts cleaner but I use diesel for degreasing. Does kerosene work better? I used to use that but ended up always having drained diesel around. So it's been a long time.

**A1971Blazer** · 11-11-2019, 09:13 AM

I got this old parts cleaner from a friend...his Dad had owned it
No telling how old it is
I refurbished it...except for the inside....patched a few rust holes in the bottom
It even has an air agitator
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Troy Sr · 11-11-2019, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A1971Blazer

I got this old parts cleaner from a friend...his Dad had owned it
No telling how old it is
I refurbished it...except for the inside....patched a few rust holes in the bottom
It even has and air agitator

Attachment 1957062

Man that's nice!!! I don't know if I could use it!! I'd be scared of ruining it!!!

**LockDoc** · 11-11-2019, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by A1971Blazer

I got this old parts cleaner from a friend...his Dad had owned it
No telling how old it is
I refurbished it...except for the inside....patched a few rust holes in the bottom
It even has an air agitator

I had one exactly like that. I didn't use it any more so I put it up for sale. No takers so I finally scrapped it. It worked good and I saved the pump and flex hose/nozzle. You are welcome to it if you want to pay shipping on it. It looks to have an aluminum housing on it. I can post a couple of pictures if you want me to.

LockDoc

**A1971Blazer** · 11-11-2019, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

I had one exactly like that. I didn't use it any more so I put it up for sale. No takers so I finally scrapped it. It worked good and I saved the pump and flex hose/nozzle. You are welcome to it if you want to pay shipping on it. It looks to have an aluminum housing on it. I can post a couple of pictures if you want me to.

LockDoc

By all means...never hurts to keep a spare....thank you! .... I will send you a PM
I actually talked to a guy at the company that owns that brand now.....
He was telling me that was one of the best parts washers ever made and the pumps were so much better than what they have available today.
He also told me that the company that made the cabinets....also made the cabinets for soft drink coolers....
several people have asked me if that was an old Coke cooler....?
Thanks again

**LockDoc** · 11-11-2019, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by A1971Blazer

By all means...never hurts to keep a spare....thank you! .... I will send you a PM
I actually talked to a guy at the company that owns that brand now.....
He was telling me that was one of the best parts washers ever made and the pumps were so much better than what they have available today.
He also told me that the company that made the cabinets....also made the cabinets for soft drink coolers....
several people have asked me if that was an old Coke cooler....?
Thanks again

No problem.
PM returned.

LockDoc

Troy Sr · 11-13-2019, 09:21 PM

I went to TSC today and they had the PSC 1000 in stock. I was surprised and they had plenty of it!!!!

Killer Bee · 11-19-2019, 03:30 PM

I just love a happy ending

11-09-2019, 06:52 PM	#1
Troy Sr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 442	Solvent Tank Solvent Hello All, I have an old school safety clean solvent tank and I'm wanting to replace the solvent which is old school. This solvent is not available anymore here in California, does anyone have any recommendations for a good new school solvent? Thanks!!! __________________ Take Care Troy

11-09-2019, 07:29 PM	#2
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,720	Re: Solvent Tank Solvent solvent is not banned entirely in ca, we have safety kleen service for our solvent and aqueous cleaning tanks in socal.. I'm sure there were formula changes to comply with epa, carb, aqmd, etc. but there are varieties available.. as for the difference, I'll take the solvent over aqueous hands down.. the only aqueous that's moderately effective has to be fresh and heated, but still leaves a residue.. for home use, I would call or visit your local napa, tractor supply, etc. and see what's available.. good luck! https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/MCR6510' https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pr...-cleaner-5-gal __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

11-10-2019, 09:45 AM	#3
A1971Blazer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 2,107	Re: Solvent Tank Solvent kerosene and automatic transmission fluid 70/30 mix we don't have solvent bans here... and plastic straws are still legal __________________ 1967 C10 Step side 1968 C10 Step side 1970 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer 1972 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer .............

11-10-2019, 03:47 PM	#4
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,083	Re: Solvent Tank Solvent Looks like you have a solution for your needs. Here in southern California in the South Coast Air Basin (SCAB. Really!) a lot of solvents are being snagged off the market. I just lost access to denatured alcohol; now I can't spray shellac unless it comes in a spray can, which makes it expensive. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

11-10-2019, 04:11 PM	#5
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,388	Re: Solvent Tank Solvent Kerosene is what I use. When it gets dirty and needs replacing I either use it on the burn pile or recycle it with the waste oil. I do not add ATF to it, but you should wear some good latex gloves when using.

11-10-2019, 04:32 PM	#6
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,581	Re: Solvent Tank Solvent I have mineral spirits in mine... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

11-11-2019, 08:27 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Solvent Tank Solvent I don't have a parts cleaner but I use diesel for degreasing. Does kerosene work better? I used to use that but ended up always having drained diesel around. So it's been a long time. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-11-2019, 09:13 AM	#11
A1971Blazer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 2,107	Re: Solvent Tank Solvent I got this old parts cleaner from a friend...his Dad had owned it No telling how old it is I refurbished it...except for the inside....patched a few rust holes in the bottom It even has an air agitator __________________ 1967 C10 Step side 1968 C10 Step side 1970 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer 1972 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer ............. Last edited by A1971Blazer; 11-11-2019 at 11:17 AM.

11-13-2019, 09:21 PM	#16
Troy Sr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 442	Re: Solvent Tank Solvent I went to TSC today and they had the PSC 1000 in stock. I was surprised and they had plenty of it!!!! __________________ Take Care Troy

11-19-2019, 03:30 PM	#17
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,720	Re: Solvent Tank Solvent I just love a happy ending __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*



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