Parts cleaner

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vern hodgson

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Many years ago it was possible to buy a can of parts cleaner, with a basket inside. About one quart. Anyone remember that, and what was the name? Had a nice bouquet also and is it still around?
 
Berrryman offers a gallon can with a basket....it's supposed to be carb and parts cleaner. I've used it. Works OK if you let things soak a while....
 
Wall-Mart sell one I can't remember the name but says carburetor cleaner on the can. It works pretty good.
 
I remember buying it in gallon cans for like 2.99.
Try it today and it's more like 10 dollars plus.
I sure do miss the good old days.
 
I use to buy this one for many years. Worked great. Cant find it any more and nothing now days compares to this.

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I have a can I bought at NAPA that's called carb cleaner. But what I use the most is Stoddard's Solvent. I buy it in a 5-gallon can, lasts several years.
 
zzlegend said:
I use to buy this one for many years. Worked great. Cant find it any more and nothing now days compares to this.

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I agree. Nothing cleaned better than McKay's Parts Dip. I had an old can for years until it "cleaned" it's way through the side of the can. :rolleyes:

I have an older can of GUNK that I use for 'special parts' that cleans pretty good. Nothing like the way McKay's did though.
 
Y-Blockhead said:
I agree. Nothing cleaned better than McKay's Parts Dip. I had an old can for years until it "cleaned" it's way through the side of the can. :rolleyes:

I have an older can of GUNK that I use for 'special parts' that cleans pretty good. Nothing like the way McKay's did though.
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Funny you said that. Years ago when I walked in to my garage, I smelled that dip and went over and picked the can up and the bottom was half eaten away. Now that stuff really worked. :rolleyes: Wish I could find it again. :cool:
 
I also had one similar to the ones pictured back in the 60's, ate thru the can, stunk the cellar up for months. My mother was NOT happy. Dad shrugged.
Paul in CT
 
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