Degreaser

**Ranga** · 1st February 2011, 09:52 PM

I notice Supercheap often do the 6 aerosol can deal pretty cheap. I thought maybe it might be cheaper again buying it by the 10 or 20 litre drum, and using my air-compressor.

Anyone know what brand is good?

Didge · 1st February 2011, 10:29 PM

Don't know the good brands but I reckon you've got a pretty good idea there - damn! why didn't I think of that

but I'm glad you did

**awabbit6** · 1st February 2011, 10:56 PM

I've started using the SuperCheap aerosols because it is difficult and/or expensive to buy a good mineral based degreaser. All of the degreasers are now the biodegradable "green" ones and they do a terrible job.
In contrast, the SuperCheap aerosols are fantastic. Great value for money!

**Tins** · 1st February 2011, 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by Ranga

I notice Supercheap often do the 6 aerosol can deal pretty cheap. I thought maybe it might be cheaper again buying it by the 10 or 20 litre drum, and using my air-compressor.

Anyone know what brand is good?

FWIW, my opinion of SuperCheap is you get what you pay for.

The compressor idea is a good one, especially if you can make or adapt a venturi spray gun.

As for brands, I've always found that Kenco is a good GP degreaser, although kero is cheaper. Petrol works, but it's really stupid to use it.

Seriously, Kenco works. I'm looking forward to hear what others use.

**Tins** · 1st February 2011, 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by awabbit6

I've started using the SuperCheap aerosols because it is difficult and/or expensive to buy a good mineral based degreaser. All of the degreasers are now the biodegradable "green" ones and they do a terrible job.

Can't argue there. Bit like the stupid new light globes really.

**isuzu110** · 2nd February 2011, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by johntins

Can't argue there. Bit like the stupid new light globes really.

My vote also for supercheap degreaser. Some others are more akin to foaming shaving cream. Supercheap stuff actually cuts through gunk.

**lewy** · 2nd February 2011, 01:01 PM

If you smell the supercheap degreaser it smells like kero

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**Landover** · 2nd February 2011, 01:14 PM

I've been using Supercheap aerosole degreaser for years and it really rips through the grease and muck. It's Export brand and when on sale at less than $1.00 a can is good value. Auto barn also does some good specials on it. It at most 2 dollar tyre shops. Usually cost around $2.

**scruffy** · 2nd February 2011, 01:34 PM

Also use Kenco degreaser. Although it does leave alloy blemished. Did hear of a mix of kero and Chemtech degreaser worked well. Bob

**pfillery** · 2nd February 2011, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by lewy

If you smell the supercheap degreaser it smells like kero

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Best degreaser for general cleaning is a 50/50 mix of diesel fuel and kerosene. It's cheap, cuts through gunk and doesn't damage paint or alloy. Leaves a light film of oil on the surface so your parts won't rust. Of course if you want to paint you need to wipe wth petrol or turps. I just use it in a spray bottle and leave it for half an hour then pressure clean it off. It's cheap and works well plus it doesn't evaporate or dry out.

If I have a lot of gunk I hit it with this mix and then the supercheap stuff to finish off.

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