Full strength might screw up the pump. I would cut it. Ive been using Simple Green for about a year. Seems to be a little less harsh then the Bleach White I used to use. I think there might be two different formulas for Simple Green too. You might want to check that out.

 

Gasoline

 

Simple green extreme. Aluminum safe

 

Was going to mention how it darkens aluminum.

 

I just pour 100% purple power or simple green, whichever I have, in and go to town.

 

Heated washer? We use Simple Green Crystal, the clear stuff, and mix it 5-1

 

Better make sure your parts washer is compatible with water based products...

 

You dont do shit in your shop except for kicking tires...

 

I have several cases of Simple Green I could cut you a deal on

 

I am going to try the stuff from Tractor Supply.

 

I use the Simple Green Pro HD in my ultrasonic cleaner. Never a problem with aluminum parts changing color.

 

8 oz of the above to 2.5 gallons of water.

Purple Power (lye based) will effect the alum., almost like anodizing it. I accidentally did this to some shifter forks, it might help them wear better. We'll see when I do a teardown in the off season.

 

Mf you ain’t washin any parts.

 

tractor supply solvent works very good. Been using it for three years. No problems.

 

Yup... Real life solvent, not water based... so it works better, and doesn't cause stuff to rust. It's called PSC 1000.

The pumps in the $99 parts washers are junk. You'll end up looking for something better... and while you're at it, plumb in an oil filter to keep the solvent cleaner, and make it last longer.

This is the pump you will eventually want. Plumb this into a remote oil filter adapter, and you're set. I had a write-up on here on how to do it... but I don't think search is working anymore, and a lot of the photos were on Photobucket. Tis' life. I think it was called 'Parts Washer Upgrade'.

Anyway, the pump...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/LITTLE-GIA...arts-Washer/221568121193?epid=1340957772&hash=item33967d3969:g:QVsAAOSwxzdaBmlx

Good Luck

 

SG will fade paint at full strength...

 

No it wont...

 

LOL @ all the mofo's trying to figure what to do with all that simple green they bought... :smt081

 

That's funny !

 

Tried all kinds of shit over the years and best yet is Crown psc 1000.

 

OP with his parts washer.....it's the 6ft high model

 

I use mineral spirits with a couple quarts of transmission fluid added