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Old July 18th, 2008 Jul 18, 2008 7:24:26 AM -   #1 (permalink)
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Default Red Degreaser Substitute

Hey gang... just ran out of my red degreaser stuff that i got from SSS.com

I need to degrease some screens ASAP... and i wont get my order from SSS for a few days

What else can i use that i can get at a hardware store or home depot (or similar) store in my area?
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Old July 18th, 2008 Jul 18, 2008 7:31:12 AM -   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: Red Degreaser Substitute

Yep. I just posted a simliar question on the thread "Monster Hard Clean-up".

Bottom line, rather than pay much for "special" silk screening chemicals, are there Hardware store chemicals that would work as substitues?

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Silly question, the "screen cleaner" stuff that I get from Ryonet has a citrus smell to it. It smells almost like Goo Gone. . .is it the same stuff?

The PW305 says it has a mild citus smell. . . is it basically Goo Gone ?

In "How to Print T-Shirts for Fun and Profit", it says that most specialty cleaners that you buy from silkscreen suppliers are the same chemicals that you can buy at any hardware store, for much cheaper. I'd like to see a list of chemical equivalents . . . and here peoples experience with using these chemicals.

I may post this as a new topic if it does not get many posts.

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Old July 18th, 2008 Jul 18, 2008 12:30:09 PM -   #3 (permalink)
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I've been using dish detergent for months.... no issues.
 
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Old July 18th, 2008 Jul 18, 2008 4:40:00 PM -   #4 (permalink)
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Some printers use simple green or fast orange as their degreaser.
 
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Old July 19th, 2008 Jul 19, 2008 6:45:42 AM -   #5 (permalink)
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Just watch out for oils (like in scented products for example) since that would defeat the purpose.
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