Proven Tips for getting 5th wheel grease off

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Annwhite71, Feb 6, 2019.

  1. mustang190

    mustang190 Road Train Member

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    That brush must still be in use judging by some of the windshields I see.
     
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  3. wis bang

    wis bang Road Train Member

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    red label Brake Kleen, Trichloroethylene works. Most chlorinated solvents [ozone depleting] work real well.

    I remember one dispatcher using Perchloroethylene [old ozone un-friendly dry cleaning fluid] from sample botttles, long forgotten in storage, to clean her white sneakers...
     
  4. 6daysontheroad

    6daysontheroad Medium Load Member

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    Ether worked good.
    Now, does anybody have any tips for regrowing eyebrows
     
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  5. Humblepie

    Humblepie Pontificator

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    But burns ... if you got any cuts
     
  6. wis bang

    wis bang Road Train Member

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    Big Time...Stinks up the place too.....
     
  7. SteveScott

    SteveScott Road Train Member

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    I never get grease on me when I flip the release button from inside my cab.:)
     
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  8. 86scotty

    86scotty Road Train Member

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    ^^^ This! I had one for awhile in a company truck. Man, that'll spoil you.

    I have found that the best way to get 5th wheel grease off anything is to wear nice clothes. As soon as you walk anywhere near your truck all the grease is off the truck and on to your nice clothes. It works awesome!
     
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  9. stillwurkin

    stillwurkin Road Train Member

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    I use brake cleaner also. Also cigarette lighter fluid does a good job, off my clothes when i get grease on them. Charcoal lighter fluid also. Carry gritty hand cleaner and extra water to clean hands if i have to do a repair.
     
  10. shatteredsquare

    shatteredsquare Road Train Member

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    Fire would get it off
     
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  11. darbyhemi426

    darbyhemi426 Bobtail Member

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    simple green works pretty good, you can also add it to the laundry. I use the degreaser/cleaning wipes for my hands. forget the name of them, they come in a plastic container. sold at auto parts stores, walmart, etc.
     
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