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Gun solvent
Posted on 12/31/24 at 6:12 pm
Posted on 12/31/24 at 6:12 pm
Found an amazing deal on one of the old model browning A5s One of those deals where you just can’t walkout without it. On the outside it is PRISTINE.
I have no idea what type of oil they put on this thing but the trigger mechanism, bolt assembly, chamber, slides, even the springs are coated with a gooey varnish. I cleaned it the best I could with a brush and WD40 but this is next level but I also don’t want to thin the blueing.
What are y’all using.
I have no idea what type of oil they put on this thing but the trigger mechanism, bolt assembly, chamber, slides, even the springs are coated with a gooey varnish. I cleaned it the best I could with a brush and WD40 but this is next level but I also don’t want to thin the blueing.
What are y’all using.
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Posted on 12/31/24 at 6:20 pm to Purple Spoon
Posted on 12/31/24 at 6:31 pm to Purple Spoon
I’m thinking the prior owner rubbed down the shotgun and coated it with oil. The shotgun was stored in a closet or under someone’s bed for 40 years and the oil turned into a caked sticky varnish.
Soak the components in varsol. Use a toothbrush, Qtips, toothpicks, pipe cleaner , and air compressor with low psi to clean out the gunk. Be careful with the trigger group assembly since it has e-clips, springs, and ball bearings which could get easily lost.
Clean the inside of barrel with a smaller gauge brush warped in 0000 steel wool. If the barrel is pitted from rust you will feel the imperfections. (If 12 ga. barrel, use a 16/20 ga. brush). You will need lots of elbow grease.
Be sure to remove ALL the wood parts : fore end and stock.
Soak the components in varsol. Use a toothbrush, Qtips, toothpicks, pipe cleaner , and air compressor with low psi to clean out the gunk. Be careful with the trigger group assembly since it has e-clips, springs, and ball bearings which could get easily lost.
Clean the inside of barrel with a smaller gauge brush warped in 0000 steel wool. If the barrel is pitted from rust you will feel the imperfections. (If 12 ga. barrel, use a 16/20 ga. brush). You will need lots of elbow grease.
Be sure to remove ALL the wood parts : fore end and stock.
This post was edited on 12/31/24 at 6:34 pm
Posted on 12/31/24 at 6:32 pm to Purple Spoon
Ballistol
Posted on 12/31/24 at 6:45 pm to Purple Spoon
Most every name brand solvents are basically mineral spirits with a fancy odor added.
Just get a bottle of low odor mineral spirits.
Posted on 12/31/24 at 6:49 pm to Purple Spoon
I like Ballistol because it doesn’t have any chlorinated properties. Safe to use on any finish.
This post was edited on 12/31/24 at 6:50 pm
Posted on 12/31/24 at 6:51 pm to Purple Spoon
Posted on 12/31/24 at 7:17 pm to Purple Spoon
Stay away from WD 40 on firearms.
Posted on 12/31/24 at 7:18 pm to Philzilla
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Philzilla
Ballistol
I use this and if no wood or plastic is involved, brakleen brake/parts cleaner
This post was edited on 12/31/24 at 7:47 pm
Posted on 12/31/24 at 8:52 pm to Loup
I appreciate all the responses
Posted on 1/1/25 at 1:18 pm to Purple Spoon
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Stay away from WD 40 on firearms.
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It sounds like the innards of your new purchase may've been sprayed down w/ WD-40 then put up in storage. I've seen WD-40 end up "a gooey varnish" after years, just like you describe.
Got Blaze gave some good advice.
Posted on 1/1/25 at 3:06 pm to Got Blaze
quote:
varsol
Pow pow used to light his charcoal with this
Posted on 1/1/25 at 9:47 pm to Purple Spoon
Ballistol and Kroil.
Posted on 1/2/25 at 9:05 am to Purple Spoon
Clean internals with carburetor cleaner then apply CRC 3-36. Congrats on the great find!
Posted on 1/2/25 at 9:32 am to Purple Spoon
You can use just about any oil-based solvent on the metal parts. Personally I prefer 3-n-1 oil as, unlike most petroleum solvents, it's a spindle oil and the additives in it make it very resistant to becoming a varnish. Hoppes, CLP, WD-40, etc...all will work just fine. Also, Ballistol would work fast but it contains alcohol and may damage some older wood finishes. Plus it doesn't smell too good.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 12:32 pm to Purple Spoon
Look into "Gun Scrubber." It's like spray brake cleaner or carb cleaner for guns, that evaporates quickly. Doesn't include oil like many others. In a spot like you are in, I'd want to clean clean clean, then lube. Can use a copper/brass brush to assist if a toothbrush/nylon isn't doing the trick
I believe that they have two formulas (or used to); one that is plastics safe and one not.
If that doesn't work, look into how to remove cosmoline. Likely mineral spirits and heat
I believe that they have two formulas (or used to); one that is plastics safe and one not.
If that doesn't work, look into how to remove cosmoline. Likely mineral spirits and heat
Posted on 1/3/25 at 12:39 pm to Purple Spoon
Mineral spirits.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 1:23 pm to bradygolf98
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Hoppes 9
That and 3-In-One Oil would make and awesome cologne.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 3:44 pm to Tchefuncte Tiger
Unless you are prior service, then use this stuff...
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