Posted: 12/10/2006 4:08:43 PM EDT
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The auto style parts washers, how do they work? anyone have one? any one brand recommended? I would probably use it for a whole bunch of stuff, including cleaning mags, parts, ect Thanks |
| It's just a tub of solvent (a mix of kerosene, ATF, and Gunk Super Concentrate is what I use) with a pump and a hose (sometimes with a brush on the end) to spray the solvent on the parts being cleaned. I don't use mine for gun stuff though, just car parts. Mine holds 10 gallons of solvent. They can be had for a bit over $100 if you shop around. |
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If you're referring to "solvent tank" type parts washer, it's like the first poster said. If you're referring to a "parts washer", they work like a dishwasher. They use hot water and a soap solution under pressure in an enclosed cabinet. These work extremely well for automotive use. They also cost a few thousand dollars for a small model and go up frm there. A parts washer is made to remove grease, dirt, etc. It is not designed to remove parkerizing, paint, etc. |
It depends on what kind of solvent is used whether it completely removes all oil. 10 gallons of Hoppe's would be cost prohibitive for me.  As I said though, I don't use my tank for gun stuff - greasy auto parts tend to make the solvent too dirty for gun use.
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