Solvent Expense

[Waxman]

I recently reduced my solvent (tar remover) expense from $16.83 per gallon to $7.79 per gallon.

Not too big of a deal, I guess, but will save a hunderd bucks a year.

 

[CleanStreak]

Any special magic involved in reducing it so much?

 

[Waxman]

I let my fingers do the walking, making a few phone calls and experimenting with certain types of solvents available locally.

Looked through old expenses to compare. Was spending $17.95 a gallon for prep all in 2006. Then in 2007, I found a supplier who was $10/gallon. Used him awhile. Then began using auto parts and it was $13./gallon. Then they went up to $16.83/gallon. So I looked more, did some testing and found that pure mineral spirits work great on tar removal. No residue, takes tar right off. No adverse effects to moldings or paint.

Over a year, this is great savings for us. I bet I can do even better if I buy in bigger quantity! Just haven't looked yet!

 

[MEP001]

I use mineral spirits for all sorts of things too. It works pretty well for removing decal residue safely and almost without fumes.

 

[Waxman]

MEP1

Exactly. And sticky glue, tar, grease, etc. are what I need it for. Fact that fumes are minimal is super, as is the fact that it leaves no residue to speak of, making application and removal of wax a breeze!

Man, imagine if I had all those $10 bills that I overpaid by for YEARS on solvents???