Anyone know where in Pattaya you can buy degreaser? I'm looking for something like this rather than a spray. Tried Big C Extra, Tesco Suk, MisterDIY, hardware store on corner of Lengkee, nothing so far

why not just use deisle or petrol

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why not just use deisle or petrol

Interesting idea I've just read a couple of threads on it on some random forum. People were recommending white spirit or paraffin. Diesel or Petrol weren't favourites, I'd worry about a fire breaking out.

So follow up question is, if its very difficult to get a degreaser then where can i get white spirit or paraffin?

Not sure how much you need?

Holts Degreaser. Price about 300/400 Baht.

This is an aerosol spray, might be too expensive if you need a lot.

I use it to degrease a bicycle chain. Big C sell it - well they do in Udon anyway.

NaOH , Sodium Hydoxide, lye will dissolve grease. See saponification . Brand name Dragon. Caustic soda. At Central , cheap and unlike hydrocarbon solvents, no residue . Mix with water *-

And for a hydrdocarbon solvent : Lacquer thinner, contains acetone. Sold in hardware , AAA thinner. Less than 100 baht/bottle. Not much residue.

You need to be careful using caustic soda eye and skin protection should be used.
Not sure how it affects aluminum alloys and paintwork !

Bare steel would be ok,was used to de-gunk 2 stroke motorbike exhausts.

I tried a couple of motorbike service shops and they had nothing. One said new chain 600 baht. I did in the end find a selection of sprays and one or two foam sprays in Tesco and Big C Extra. I bought D1 from Tesco, only 89 baht so worth a try.