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Automotive Solvents

29 automotive solvents from Restoration Shop, Blaster, Kent Automotive and more.

Recommended Automotive Solvents

Alliance Chemical
+One-gallon jug suits larger shop volumes
+Type III petroleum solvent for dry cleaning and degreasing
+Stated to be a petroleum-based solvent
−Petroleum solvent is a flammable, petroleum-based product
No price recorded yet.
Conserv Safe Coin Solvent
+Clear liquid in an 8 oz bottle
+Compact size for storage and small tasks
+Named for coin solvent use
−8 oz bottle is a small volume
No price recorded yet.
Finish 1
+One quart can of reducer
+Solvent based reducer for thinning automotive refinish products
+Liquid form in a can
−Solvent based formula requires careful handling
No price recorded yet.
Kent Automotive
+One-quart capacity for mid-size jobs
+Named for automotive paint prep and surface cleaning
+Named for removing wax and grease
−Single quart container is smaller than gallon jugs
No price recorded yet.
Kent Automotive
+Includes a microfiber towel with the solvent
+Named for paint preparation and auto body use
+32 fl oz bottle for smaller jobs
−32 fl oz is less volume than a quart or gallon
No price recorded yet.
De-Solv-it
+Citrus-based solvent designed for removing adhesives
+Also works as a degreaser and concrete cleaner
+Compact 12 oz bottle for small jobs
−Small 12 oz volume runs out quickly on larger jobs
No price recorded yet.
Zep
+Parts washer solvent for cleaning machine components
+55 gallon drum for high-volume shop use
+Sized for industrial parts washing systems
−Drum size is too large for occasional home use
No price recorded yet.
Kent Automotive
+Paint preparation and auto body solvent
+Includes a microfiber towel
+8 fl oz capacity for small touch-up jobs
No price recorded yet.
Lauco
+One gallon capacity for extended use
+Removes wax and grease before painting
+Multi-surface use on plastic and metal
No price recorded yet.
LiME LiNE
+One quart capacity
+Removes wax and grease before painting
+Multi-surface use on metal, plastic and fiberglass
No price recorded yet.
Zep
+Parts washer solvent for cleaning machine components
+20 gallon drum for steady shop use
+Sized for industrial parts washing systems
No price recorded yet.
Zep
+Parts washer solvent for cleaning machine components
+5 gallon bucket for smaller parts washers
+Designed for use in parts washers
No price recorded yet.
TECH Tire Repairs
+Designed to clean rubber before applying bonding agents
+Removes dirt and contaminants prior to bonding
No price recorded yet.

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