Brownells TCE Alternative?

[parkje214]

Since they wont ship to CA what do you guys use? I haven't found anything better. Must be a pressurized spray for my use.

[valley82]

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/ORC2/00482/N0450.oap?ck=Search_brake+cleaner_-1_2627&keyword=brake+cleaner

[parkje214]

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...=brake+cleaner

Have you used this particular cleaner?

[mrlonewolf]

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...=brake+cleaner

Or el cheapo.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Super-Tech-VOC-Compliant-Brake-Parts-Cleaner/16821281

[valley82]

Yes, to remove cosmoline from parts kits (AKs, HKs) works well. It can also damage some finishes ...

Brownells TCE
Powerful Cleaner-Degreaser In A Big Spray Can Ozone-Safe Replacement For 1,1,1 Trichlorethane

Cuts through grease, wax, gunk, even silicones; lifts them away and dries clean with little to no residue. Extra-large can with low-pressure, high-volume stream the easiest way to get the cleaning power into recesses and corners with minimum disassembly time. Will damage some stock finishes and paints. Use with adequate ventilation; gloves and eye protection are recommended.


O'Reilly Chemicals - Low VOC Brake Cleaner
Part Number: 00482
Line: ORC
Manufacturer's Defect Warranty
UPC: 723783209179
14 oz.
Aerosol: Yes
Detailed Description
Removes oil, grease, brake fluid and contaminants quickly and with no residue. For use on all ABS, disc and Drum Brakes. For use in areas that restrict the VOC content to 45%.

Manufacturer Information
O'Reilly offers a complete line of automotive fluids and aerosol products for your aftermarket car care needs. Rigorous quality control testing ensures consistency throughout our product line - and dependability you can count on.

[parkje214]

im just trying to blast prior to a kyrlon job.

[valley82]

We AK guys use it to clean parts kits prior to parkerizing to remove any oil, grease and cosmoline.

Also works before duracoat.
Although you could get this or the like as well...

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/MPR3/7011.oap?ck=Search_paint+prep_-1_2627&keyword=paint+prep

Or this at most autoparts stores.

https://www.duplicolor.com/products/greaseWaxRemover/

[Gunsmith Dan]

With Krylon you can get away with some surface contamination unlike high end coating because it is not expected for Krylon to last or adhere for any length of time.

If your want the cleanest surface before blasting first use odorless mineral spirits to remove the heavy grease, crud and waxes using a stiff brittle brush.

Then after that if it has a painted coating use a paint stripper if a blued coating or rust use evaporust first then rinse off. Spray with Brake Cleaner to get off the lighter oils (the most effective CA allowed is Brake Kleen) hit it with a hair dryer or stick in a oven to get to a 250 to 300 degree temp to burn off everything including solvents.

IF you do all that prior to blasting you will have a perfectly contamination free surface and not contaminate your blasting media as well. Just remember to WEAR GLOVES during the whole process so not to contaminate the surface.


BUT

Since you using Krylon you not really gonna get a good finish anyways compared to better coatings. So don't waste time and money on good surface prep, just use a brush, simple green and rinse off with water and dry with hair dryer then blast or hand sand the surface.

[kcstott]

Mentioning baking out in the oven it should be painfully obvious to most that you do not want to use an oven with an open flame. i.e. your home cook top range,

You will have a build up of fumes an can cause a minor to major explosion or fire.

If you want something better then Krylon use Rustoleum and bake the finish when done temperature appropriate to the material being coated.

i.e metal parts 250 to 350˚F
wood and plastic 150˚F

[bruce381]

""If your want the cleanest surface before blasting first use odorless mineral spirits to remove the heavy grease, crud and waxes using a stiff brittle brush.""

+1 get a gallon at paint store is cheap and lasts a long time, I put it in a tupperware thing with lid and use till reall dirty.

[mrlonewolf]

Or, use the appliance epoxy paint from HD, around 5 bucks per can.

Once it cures it's hard as gun vote or alumahide.

Mentioning baking out in the oven it should be painfully obvious to most that you do not want to use an oven with an open flame. i.e. your home cook top range,

You will have a build up of fumes an can cause a minor to major explosion or fire.

If you want something better then Krylon use Rustoleum and bake the finish when done temperature appropriate to the material being coated.

i.e metal parts 250 to 350˚F
wood and plastic 150˚F

[Jimi Jah]

Buy in Arizona, drive it back here. Like for anything else.