Parts washers..... What do you use in yours?

[FuelinAround]

I just bought a parts washer for my new shop. I have never had one before; always just used degreaser and brake cleaner. The shop I rented had tons of nuts and bolts sets that I need to put in organizers and I want to clean them up before storing them. What does everyone use in their cleaners? I have access to K1 and mineral sprits readily. Only issue with those is the oily residue they leave afterwards. Someone suggested doing a "dip" in a degreaser solution after the parts cleaner to remove he residue. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

[mike tkach]

i use mineral spirits,have for years.

[shark42]

i use mineral spirits,have for years.

Ditto

[snapmorgan]

I use mineral spirits then spray off with hot water. Removes the oily residue. Really works well.

[FuelinAround]

Thanks guys... We used to carry odorless ms... Will see if we still do.

[US1 Fountain]

Use mineral spirits a work, mainly because it's cheap and does a pretty good job.

Used to use Stanisol (sp?) at last job. Works 10x better. Not sure if that can be purchased by anyone. We had a service that supplied and changed out the cleaner every so often.

[Expensive Date]

Sometimes the guys that go around to shops and service the parts washers forget there lunch money..........Just sayin.

[Young Performance]

I have my "dirty" parts washer serviced every few months by Crystal Clean (like Safety Kleen) with a degreasing chemical. It works great but smells like crap. We all wear gloves whenever we use it. The "clean" washer uses mineral spirits. I don't find it leaves a residue.We also use mineral spirits in a siphon gun to wash blocks, cranks, etc. Anything that won't fit in the washer.
Eddie

[SDFever]

nothin' cleans parts like a little gasoline.

[Likefastboats]

Diesel fuel works well also. That's what I use in mine.