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It's the good stuff.
The stuff Schucks carries isn't bad either
It's the good stuff.
The stuff Schucks carries isn't bad either
super tech brake parts cleaner worthless?
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Probably the same stuff huh? Just more potent?
This BITOG thread from 2022 suggests that SuperTech brake cleaner and carb. cleaner sprays contain the same chemicals; specifically, Acetone, Toluene & Methanol. Not clear if the ratios vary since the SDS provides a variance in acceptable % of each solvent.
SuperTech Carb Cleaner vs. Brake Cleaner
I use a lot of that stuff and it works pretty well for me. It's nowhere near as good as the old ZEP and CRC brake cleaners of yesteryear though. Ran out of the surplus of 1971 copyright date CRC brake cleaner my dad accumulated over the years, years ago. That stuff was awesome. One thing I will say though, the CRC lectra-motive parts cleaner I have smells and works just like the old CRC brake cleaner....
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What's the difference between carb cleaner and brake cleaner? Atkeast I cab still use it to kill wasps. Lol one good spray and the nest drops to the ground.
Look up 2 posts above yours for the answer...
I've used the Supertech carb and brake cleaner a lot. I quit buying the carb cleaner and just started buying the brake cleaner since the cans are bigger. Can't say I noticed much of a difference between the two actually using them and both melt wasps on contact.
I've used all different brands and I haven't noticed much different except I'm not a fan of the CRC.
It doesn't evaporate like other brake cleaner and stays wet, not to mention the fumes are much more potent and will stink up the whole area
It doesn't evaporate like other brake cleaner and stays wet, not to mention the fumes are much more potent and will stink up the whole area
Been using supertech non chlorinated for a decade. Works great.
Are you shaking the can first?
Are you shaking the can first?
I noticed that with the last can of Suoertech I bought. I’ve been buying O’Reilly’s brake cleaner lately.
Berryman makes a “CARB-legal” chlorinated brake cleaner - it uses Oxsol(parachlorotribenzofluoride, PCTBF for short) and it seems to work decently well. Pricey though - low VOC, it’s the same solvent used in 2.1VOC car paints.
Berryman makes a “CARB-legal” chlorinated brake cleaner - it uses Oxsol(parachlorotribenzofluoride, PCTBF for short) and it seems to work decently well. Pricey though - low VOC, it’s the same solvent used in 2.1VOC car paints.
I've used mostly ST non-chlorinated for many years and keep a bunch on hand. Works good for me. I mail ordered a bunch a few months ago when it was under $3/can.
Agree 100%, only the real deal CRC for me. I akin it similar to Q-tips, 3m [blue] painters tape and others. Only the name brand will do for me, trying to off brand = disappointment nearly all of the time.
PS: I have found that Acetone (Sourced from hardware store in 1Qt can) is very economical, zero odor after ~60 seconds and easy to use for multiple applications
PS: I have found that Acetone (Sourced from hardware store in 1Qt can) is very economical, zero odor after ~60 seconds and easy to use for multiple applications
I use the ST brake cleaner all the time and it does the job just fine. I can't tell the difference between the ST and the CRC branded cleaner so I buy the cheaper stuff.
TCE, the active ingredient in chlorinated brake cleaner, is a well known carcinogen tied to liver and kidney tumors and also increases your risk of Parkinson's Disease. I'm pretty okay with not using it. No idea about the environment, but the non-chlorinated solvents are actually quite a bit safer from a health perspective.
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