Cleaning off the grease

[Involute]

What techniques and products have people used for cleaning the red shipping grease off their Super X3s?

[metalworkz]

I read somewhere that Simple Green cleaner worked good so that is what I used when I cleaned my X3. It worked fine for me and does not seem to be too strong or harsh on the metal or the paint. I just sprayed an adequate amount where needed and wiped off with rags. I lubed all the cleaned iron with a Tellus 32 oil after cleaning. Be careful not to damage the Y axis home switch when removing the carriage. I damaged mine and I'm still waiting for the replacement.
-Wes

[ata]

I used auto's petrol when I cleaned my X3.

[MichaelHenry]

Mineral spirits or kerosene in a spray bottle and paper towels worked fine for me on a Tormach.

Mike

[mxtras]

I would NOT recommend Simple Green! That stuff is a bit more aggressive and corrosive than necessary. Any amount accidentally left behind will etch metal and it typically should be removed with water - not a good thing for a machine of any kind.

I would recommend kerosene or mineral spirits - as MichaelHenry suggested. Mineral Spirits is a very good degreaser and is relatively mild to handle. Use gloves and glasses.

Scott

[AtomicBeaker]

I've used WD-40 with good results.