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Default Why is parts washing solvent so expensive

On Fri, 9 Sep 2011 20:10:35 -0700, "Steve B"
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I looked for parts washing solvent, and I am finding that it is a
lot
more expensive than other hydrocarbons like kerosene. I am
wondering,
why is this the case?

Any idea what is a relatively cheap way to get about 40-50 gallons
of
that stuff.


I shopped for it, and said fergeddabout it. That stuff is more than a good
single malt scotch in some cases. I ended up with a mixture of stuff,
mostly water and oxy clean, plus a little paint thinner, and other stuff
that has washed down there. But I don't use mine a lot. I really need to
take it apart, and inspect, as I noticed a good bit of corrosion when I
first got it.

I'd be interested in a good cheap all around safe cleaner, too. I ain't
spending that much for enough for my $15 yard sale 30 gal. Snap-On unit.
Sorry, I'm just cheap.


Too cheap to live? Google "parts cleaning with gasoline", since gas
is under $4/gal.

Now get over the horror from those stories and go buy a refill of
SafetyKleen. You'll live longer, and solvent is cheap compared to the
use of your hands for the rest of a longer life, eh?

Dog bless the EPA and Greenies for cheap solvent cleaners!

--
The problem with borrowing money from China is
that thirty minutes later, you feel broke again.
--Steve Bridges as Obama