Steve
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Bingo! The right answer, we have a winner. Absolutely. A parts washer is a great thing if one does any large jobs at home, very nice to have and inexpensive, as shop tools go. Ask a local shop if you can use their parts washer (slip the guy a tip), if you can't find the stuff.
A close equivilent- brake fluid. Soak filthy parts, tools, in it for a day or two, rinse with water- it (and the above solvent) are water soluble. Plus it doesn't eat plastic or rubber. Both are toxic stuff, don't spill it, wear gloves (it will melt latex), and wash your hands.
I actually use a mixture of used, dirty solvent (nice and black) to clean and restore finish to ABS plastic engine parts and as a presertive against growing brittle and cracking on tire sidewalls. Wipe it on with a rag, let it sit a few minutes, wipe off excess. A lot cheaper and more effective (IMO) than armor-all which should NEVER be used on tires (IMO). (I got this from a vintage motorcycle column in some US bike mag, I think Cycle, a few years ago. Tried it, was amazed.)
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