mark in wi

Just wondering about any good alternatives to Simple Green. I have psoriasis on my hands and the Simple tends to dry and cause cracking. I have some Purple Power that I haven't used before but I'm not sure how it reacts to the parts or people. I like the way Simple works on my cars but I'm just looking at other options.

Thanks for the help,
Mark

1badgoat

For tires I don't know of a substitute, but for chassis cleaning I us trackpower wax lubricant. Apply with a tooth brush then wipe down with a towel. Keeps everything looking new and smelling nice.

Mason

perhaps just mix up some dove soap in some water.

Wease

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Motul Moto Wash. A track i visited recently recommended it to me and it's fantastic. Much better than simple green. Spray it on, blow it off with compressed air. It breaks down nasty dirt, mud, etc. very quickly and dries off quick.

andrewdoherty

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I like the d-Limonene based products. Like Sonic bearing cleaner.

T. Herwig

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+1 on Moto Wash. It works great.

Wickedclown

Go to your local Auto parts store and get some latex work gloves over 100 pair of throw away. usually around $12 and keep using the simple green

Dr_Isotope

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Whatever you do, don't use the Purple Power. I use both to clean saw blades, and the Purple Power will make the skin flake off of my hands through even moderate contact. Simple Green works best, invest in some nitrile gloves.

Davidka

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That's probably the solution. Cleaning agents are solvents. I can't imagine any of them are easy on skin.

Unless you're running nitro, solvents are rarely needed. Aside from blasting old diff grease out of diffs, you can pretty much just brush and wipe everything clean enough. Shocks don't ever need solvents, for instance. Just wipe away the old oil and it's plenty clean enough for new.

blvdbuzzard

If that is the same purple power I have. It melts the chain lube on my motorcycle like a hot knife through butter. First time I used it, I had chemical burns on my hands. 500% stronger than simple green.

Sounds like you need good gloves. either the cheap 100 per box or a good pair.


Buzz.

Zerodefect

+1 on the Motul. The Helmet wash is also good for bodies.

Honda also has a cleaner that's just as good, and the old style version is even better. Forget the exact name. I'll let a Honda guy chime in on that.

You could just use latex gloves.

IOP_Racer

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I have used Formula 88 to clean the parts on my buggy. It works well and I don't remember my skin having an adverse reaction to it.

ashxxx

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Mx1 by maxima best stuff ever used

RCmayor

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Purple power is way worse on your hands than Simple green...

TY@TEAMTEKIN

This with some light brushing/scrubbing, then air compressor to blow it off. Follow up with This and let er dry. Works great, keeps the cars looking fresh as can be. Been using it for almost 4 years now. I still use SG from time to time and it works good too.