Oil and grease removal..

[columbia1spring]

I need to remove some oil from metal parts, new oil, not caked on. Even after repeated wiping there is still a film. I was thinking of buying something like carb cleaner and spraying it.. Is this the best way?

[52089]

I used a generic citrus-based degreaser in a spray bottle. Orange GOOP hand cleaner - in the squeeze bottle, not the tub/pumice version - also works well and gives you a little more control.

[Henry]

Carb cleaner should work. You can also try Ronsonol (naptha, Coleman fuel). I use this to clean and free up the mechanism in camera shutters.

[De Soto Frank]

Just be careful around painted surfaces and finished wood, especially if using carb cleaner or brake cleaner.

Some of the spray-can stuff tends to splatter.

[columbia1spring]

I have a slipping fiber gear that needs to be re-epoxyed. I plan on removing the set up. The last time I tryed this I didn't clean it well enough and the epoxy didn't adhere well. I only did a good wipe down, but there was still a film. I don't want to make that mistake again

[Phonofreak]

Since this a fiber gear, I use rubbing alcohol. I use a Q-Tip to clean the area. Then I dry with a paper towel. I let it air dry for a few hours checking the dryness. From my experience, the alcohol will not so any harm to the gear.
Harvey Kravitz