Diesel aroma

[Big White Beast]

O. K. I just got chewed out again. The significant other stated she would start throwing my clothes away if I get any more diesel fuel on them.



Diesel, raw or burned is a pleasant smell in my book.



I can't afford new clothes if I want to keep Bombing the Beast.



So would you guy's ask your significant others what they use to get that wonderful diesel aroma out of the clothes?



TIA, Garrett



And now in the interests of fairness and full disclosure... <i>the other half</i> is chiming in...

a) I asked that during future fuel system modifications, he wear clothing he wouldn't mind parting with;

b) his ability to smell is pretty muted from years of smoking;

c) I helped change out the banjo bolts in the first place!

d) It looked like I was being misrepresented here, and wanted to clear things up. Thanks!

 

[illflem]

In 30 years of getting diesel soaked I haven't found a laundry detergent that DOESN'T take it out or maybe I'm just numb to it. Just wash your diesel clothes separate. Grease is another story, what works good on it is to presoak your threads in a mild Simple Green or Super-Clean solution.

 

[BCFAST]

illflem is right about a presoak in a LIGHT solution. Another hint, should you ever get a grease stain on nice clothes or carpet or furniture, use brake clean aerosol! It is the same chemical as the dry cleaners use and will not harm threads or color.

 

[DieselDoghouse]

Correction, if you EVER get diesel fuel on good clothes, furniture, or carpet, you will probably NOT have help removing those banjo bolts in the future!!!!