The problem with Simple green is that it smells like a gas station bathroom, and I always want to lose my lunch from the smell. I don't need to clean the mechanical bits, just want something to get the bug spatter and general dirt off the painted parts of the frame. Since the work stand is in the living room stinky stuff won't hunt.
I was going to do Lemon Pledge last night like aka kim suggested, but lay on the sofa drinking wine instead. Maybe later when my head calms down.
WD 40 is a hydrocarbon based solvent. Wouldn't that eat the paint off eventually?

Lizzy