Cleaning car parts with a dishwasher

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5 жыл бұрын

This video details how I repurposed an old dishwasher to clean car parts. Forget the hot tank or parts cleaner, give this a try -- the results are amazing!

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@fixxerautomotive4917 2 жыл бұрын

Great Idea! I was thinking that it would turn the inside black and greasy- but it looks like that isn't the case. I may add one of these to my shop. Way cheaper than a purpose built parts washer and seems to do a pretty good job. Have you dialed in what detergents you use for cast iron and aluminum since you posted this video?

@user-yf7rt2pz2u 5 ай бұрын

If you have small engine shop this is perfect for gas scooters lawn movers etc .

@trumpisaconfirmedcuck5840 2 жыл бұрын

Tried washing an absolutely filthy aluminum intake manifold with just aircraft grade simple green in my spare craigslist dishwasher (no detergent) and it was still pretty dirty. Interestingly a lot of the dirt came off easier when I took it off to scrub it. Of course as always the big problem with cleaning parts is getting into crevices and around grooves and corners. There were a few spots I couldn't get with a nylon brush or my finger and a rag. And that's of course a big part of why a dishwasher or pressure washer should be a lot better. We'll see how the intake turns out now. And also if the cascade causes it to oxidize or discolor. I don't really care if it does as I will eventually get the intake blasted and powder coated, I just want it to be clean to handle for a side project.

@PetterAstrom 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Ad for the aluminium Pistons, did you use any detergent at all? Also, have you tried to clean tools this way? If so, another video please :)

@joedirt2862 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a countertop type about a decade ago for this.

@DatHondaBoi223 2 жыл бұрын

When the wife finally leaves for work

@TacoJoe 2 жыл бұрын

heck yeah man / dishwashers rule / that same dishwasher in this video has been permanently mounted in my shop / lol / I think I run it at least twice a month too / thanks for the comment!

@nunyabusiness3786 Жыл бұрын

It'd be nice if there was a beefed up dishwasher just for these types of situations. Not everyone has room for a full size engine washer.

@Matp345 2 жыл бұрын

I've always wondered about this. I'd throw a gallon a purple power in there first

@TacoJoe 2 жыл бұрын

I've tried them all and Purple power works great- there's better stuff out there, but it comes with a price and purple power is CHEAP / FYI - Walmart now sells it 2.5 & 5 gallon containers too / I use lots of this stuff (LOL) - thanks for the comment!

@Texasknowhow 3 жыл бұрын

Let me know if you did any additional strainer or something similar to help keep chunks of debris out of the drain system. Installing a used washer in my shop soon.

@TacoJoe 3 жыл бұрын

The base/tub on mine has a built in strainer so I need to check it and clean it from time to time - I do try and get the crusty stuff off though before I put them through a cycle / make sure you use heat too - let me know how your install works out and thanks for the comment!

@Texasknowhow 3 жыл бұрын

@@TacoJoe - Will do. I'm thinking I'll put the washer up on a pedestal to get it up to a better height for loading/unloading; I may make a video which I'll post here as well. We should all talk the best detergents as well sometime....... What is everyone using that seems to work well?

@19Clutch69 5 жыл бұрын

What detergent did you use? How did you put the vinegar in the dishwasher through the main feed line?

@TacoJoe 5 жыл бұрын

I think it was cascade detergent, but any popular brand should work. What really helps the process is the hot heating element paired with detergent. As for the vinegar, I dumped it in the bottom and for the wash (eg- detergent door) I added the baking soda. Usually the first cycle is to fill the bottom and rinse -thus- the vinegar will be mixed as it fills. NOTE - it is important to neutralize the vinegar after it dissolves the rust or the reside left behind will help it re-surface rust even faster. It took me a little trial-error to get it right

@jlkoelker 4 жыл бұрын

@@TacoJoe My ex wife said to only use cascade in the dishwasher after the whole overflowing foam fiasco... I thought the simple green did an outstanding job but everything we ate tasted a little funny after that. Coincidentally I'm not married anymore.

@berferd2 4 жыл бұрын

Good going! Thanks for making the video.

@tothepoint1401 3 жыл бұрын

Got rid of the wife. Dishwasher is mine

@chrismcclain6518 Жыл бұрын

Had you checked with your supplier that the wife they sent you washed dishes AND auto parts you could have had a wife, a dishwasher and someone to run it man.

@DJMoore-mo1ou 4 жыл бұрын

I want to take my tires off my wheels and clean them in the dishwasher. What is cleaner is best for brake pad residue?

@TacoJoe 4 жыл бұрын

Give them a quick scrub by hand like you are doing the dishes to knock off the bigger chunks of gunk then load them up / go for it. I'd just stick with normal dish washer detergent for those because by nature, there shouldn't be a lot of grease so you are in effect just cleaning them up