using brake cleaning fluid on parts.

[ZRX4ME]

I use Brake Cleaner every day on the job. We get in in bulk, and use it in air-charged spray cans. Works great for all kinds of cleaning. One tool I especially like using brake cleaner in is an air-powered syphoning gun. A 6' hose in a gallon container of cleaner, compressed air hose plugged onto the tool, and a 2' spray wand. Is excellent for cleaning engines, transmissions,etc.
2 things, though...dont use it on painted surfaces, and I do not use it in electrical items. For electrical I use CRC Electramotive Cleaner or CRC Electric Contact Cleaner, wont damage the plastic connectors or insulation in windings.

[alleycat8]

When I took my CWP class my very experienced instructor recommended brake cleaning fluid
for cleaning up my pistol.

I used it to clean my Springfield Armory XD/m 9mm, and it works great.
It blasts away the crud, and leaves no residue. Left my pistol very clean.

Anybody tried using brake cleaning fluid for cleaning starters, other electrical parts,
and metal parts?

it would have been handy for when I rebuilt my starter.

[alleycat8]

thanks for the info zrx4me. You have saved me from damaging electrical parts.

[BuckTwenty]

Careful with solvents and such as they can absorb through your skin poisoning you slowly so wear latex gloves.

Things such as Acetone can blind you instantly.
Wear eye protection when in the shop.
Acetone is a great organic solvet that can be used to clean parts.
It leaves no residue.

Also careful if you are spraying chemicals not to breath them in.
No a paper mask will not save you.

I laugh alot when I watch shows like OCC and such as they never use the required safety equipment when TIG welding , grinding etc.

[fatfatboy]

Originally Posted by BuckTwenty

Also careful if you are spraying chemicals not to breath them in.

And miss one of the joys of wrenching!? Nothing like a good buzz from some M.E.K. or some Krylon.

[Buelligan]

Never use spray paint in your shop to kill hornets... it makes them really mad and doesn't kill them quickly.

Oh, and the mess too.

[fatfatboy]

^How do you know that? Inquiring minds want to know.

[BisbeeWarrior]

I use the heck out of brake clean.

But be careful:

http://www.brewracingframes.com/id75.htm

[mrwzrd59]

Back in my SCCA Can Am days, CRC chemicals was the series title sponsor! We got cases of the stuff for FREE!!!!!! Hot damn!

BTW, dont bother with the green can so-called brake kleen...It will piss you off big time! No azz at all!

Buy the real deal CRC in the red cans and smile minus some grime on your parts.

BTWII, it works wonders for getting melted crayons out of cloth seats in your mini-van! It disolves the parifin and makes it disapere. Presto!

[UncleErnie]

I don't like brake cleaner because it dries too fast for me.
There's always a can of acetone on the shelf, though.
I also use rubbing alcohol for lighter duty.