I dont know how your gonna find anything petroleum based for $1 gal,
considering where the current prices are for all petroleum distilates i.e.
gasoline, diesel, heating oil, kero.

An interesting thought, Bio diesel has some extreme solvent properties. So
much so that it can cause pump seals to swell. Because of this it's blended
at 20% B20 with diesel or heating oil depending on the purpose. Now if one
was to use B100 (100% Bio), it might do a very good job in a parts washer,
be alot cheaper that Grainger, safe to use, and pleasant smelling.

Tony
"Grant Erwin" wrote in message
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I'm having trouble finding *anything* cheap. My target price is $1/gal.
Some of the paint supply places in my area want over $12 a gallon for
paint thinner!

On another note, I see that Grainger's "Super Agitene" brand is 97%
aliphatic petroleum spirits, in other words paint thinner, in other
words mineral spirits, in other words Stoddard solvent.

By the way, I have *never* seen "Stoddard solvent" for sale. I'm sure
I could find it online. I heard "it's stocked up in Canada" so one time
when I was up there I tried a hardware store and a paint store. Nothing
but blank looks.

Anyone actually know of a real source for paint thinner/mineral spirits
in the Seattle/Eastside area that's cheap? I don't need another $15 price
on 2.5 gallons, thanks.

Grant

Tom Gardner wrote:
OK, don't laugh. I have tried: Kerosene, Stoddard, diesel,
Tri-cholosomething 111, and the best all-around is automatic dishwasher
detergent. I get it from a food-supply house CHEAP! My tank is heated
and
pumped so I just come back later.


"Grant Erwin" wrote in message
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I have a Graymills drum-mounted parts washer. Last time it needed
solvent
I plunked down something like $75 for 10 gallons of Super Agitene at
Grainger.
NFW I'm going to do that again. It's time to clean it out and put in new
solvent, and I'm looking for something I can homebrew or buy cheaply,
ideally locally. I know that NAPA stores carry stuff called "Solvent" in
one-gallon bottles but that stuff is brown and sort of nasty. That's
what
I used to use in my old 4-gallon import, and I didn't like it.

I know I'm not the only one on this NG with a parts washer. What do you
use?

GWE