Best chemicals/solutions/goops to clean off gear oil, etc. on a chassis

[paul2748]

In my opinion, just a rag will wipe up any grease/oil on a car that I presume was painted two years ago. That is what I use on my 56 Bird undercarriage and most of it comes off.. Any thing harder to get off i use Super Clean.

[fordor41]

I use low odor mineral spitits. spray it on and let it sit and scrape

[Detonator]

I'm a Simple Green fan, too, but whatever you choose, buy one of those small, cheap plastic kiddie pools to slide under your work area.

[3twinridges]

My go to degreaser is a commercial citrus degreaser called de-zov all. It’s expensive, but works. The others I have tried just move it around. Spray, let soak, then hit with a good low pressure power washer.

JB

[Tim Ayers]

Originally Posted by Detonator

I'm a Simple Green fan, too, but whatever you choose, buy one of those small, cheap plastic kiddie pools to slide under your work area.

Great idea!

[paul2748]

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Doesn't mineral spirits eat the paint ??

Originally Posted by fordor41

I use low odor mineral spitits. spray it on and let it sit and scrape

[fordor41]

Originally Posted by paul2748

Doesn't mineral spirits eat the paint ??

I've never had any problems with damaged paint even with Rustoleum that was on our '41 frame. used to wipe it down with mineral spirits occasionally with no effect

[TJ]

Originally Posted by paul2748

Doesn't mineral spirits eat the paint ??

I've used it on occasion and it does not harm the paint.

[Fred A]

I find myself using 91% alcohol on tools that are not plated. Degreasing with alcohol gets into the cracks while prepping for Zero Rust. The finish is smoother and leaves some rust protection after a light oil film. My CHANNELLOCKs are presentation grade. Good Luck: Fred A

[jplutz]

Tim, I agree with McGarrett, AVOID OVEN CLEANER!! I use it to remove paint!!
I build models and when I get someone else's "glue bomb" , I spray it with EasyOff to remove the paint and I use it to correct my own mistakes. It will not hurt plastic or pot metal and it has no effect on some acrylics(pre-painted models..? don't know why). JPL