On Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:30:57 -0800, Rich Grise
wrote:

PrecisionmachinisT wrote:

a mild alkaline to the first wash cycle--IIRC your ph needs to be slightly
above 10..

EEEK! OP didn't say if any of his parts are aluminum, but alkalis eat
aluminum for breakfast.

Hope This Helps!
Rich
The emphasis is on MILD. Most organic degreasers are alkaline.