Hello Don, I have been using karosene in my lidded parts washing tank for several years, (ten or twelve), and have been pretty happy with the results. I find karosene to be a good, fairly mild, grease and grime cutter. It has a relatively low odor, doesn't seem to evaporate too quickly and it is not so flammable as some other fluids. Mostly though the karosene is an affordable option for me. I will add that proper ventilation, protective gloves, and a metal tank with it's fire suppression lid are very important to have and use. Cheers, Jeff Nye Ft. Collins, CO
-----Original Message----- From: classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org [mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org]On Behalf Of Don Rogers Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 7:08 AM To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: Re: [CR]Re: Cleaning Parts
On 2/14/06, Earle Young <earle.young@tds.net> wrote:
> I know we are supposed to remain civil here, but I have to weigh in: USIN
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> GASOLINE TO CLEAN PARTS IS REALLY, REALLY STUPID!
Does anyone have thoughts on kerosene instead? I've heard it's just as effective and much safer, but it was a slightly questionable source that I heard that from.
Don Rogers
Rumford, RI