by 48Rob » Thu Mar 09, 2006 6:49 pm
Ken,
All of the above will work.
My favorite is mineral spirits since it is slow to evaporate, then a quick wipedown with acetone or lacquer thinner to get the residue off.
No matter what you use to degrease, it it always wise to protect the metal with something, be it paint, oil, or wax.
Rob
Waiting for "someday" will leave you on your deathbed wondering why you didn't just rearrange your priorities and enjoy the time you had, instead of waiting for a "better" time to come along...