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14-05-2023, 03:30 PM
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Doing a bit of mucking about in the garage and on the car means lots of cleaning up. I have been using Motortech degreaser forever and a day, and find that work great, and was previously quite economical, could pick them up on special for about $2 each. Usually buy them in bulk so haven't had a need to restock for about 6 months. Just looked at the prices today, and they have doubled to about $4 each can! Yikes.
Noticed that bunnings sells concentrated degreasers by the litres that you have to pre mix yourself. Its a lot more economical. Any recommendations on which ones are good and safe for motor parts??
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14-05-2023, 03:52 PM
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I've been using KBS Aqua Klean after I had some leftovers from my tank sealing kit.
Really impressed with it, not sure how it stacks up cost wise with others but a little bit goes a long way. It stripped off years of burnt on oil and grease from a secondhand gearbox, no scrubbing, just soak and hose off. Brilliant stuff. https://www.kbs-coatings.com.au/product/aquaklean/
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14-05-2023, 04:06 PM
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Agar Chemicals React Degreaser FTW!
$25ish for 5 litre bottle. I mix it at 2:1 for my work truck but it says you should do it 20:1 for tough grease. I spray all the chassis of truck and trailer with it. High pressure rinse I dont have to sponge anywhere I spray it.
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14-05-2023, 04:57 PM
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Personally I just use diesel or kero and recycle it.
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14-05-2023, 07:43 PM
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15-05-2023, 07:40 AM
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It is excellent for cleaning bicycle parts where there are rubber components present.
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15-05-2023, 08:46 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Thanks for the recommendations. Will check them out.
Also just found a shop selling the motortech cans by the box, 12 for $30.
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15-05-2023, 09:19 AM
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See their head office is in Preston, any retailers out in the east stock them?
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15-05-2023, 11:23 AM
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Hi way truck parts in Laverton north, Melbourne.
98 bucks for 20ltr concentrate seems a good price to me. https://www.hyway.com.au/products/xt...92f9e57b&_ss=r Hi way also sells your Motortech, not as cheap by the can. https://www.hyway.com.au/products/mo...92f9e57b&_ss=r
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15-05-2023, 12:39 PM
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At this stage think I might go pick up the 12 cans for $30. The aerosol spray helps gets into the difficult to reach areas.
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15-05-2023, 01:07 PM
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15-05-2023, 01:10 PM
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15-05-2023, 04:08 PM
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22-05-2023, 07:09 PM
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Repco is reading my fordforums......
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