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Posted: 8/25/2015 8:48:57 PM EDT
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Any reputable kitchen degreaser will not harm the finish. I use Slip 2000 products for oiling to degreasing, honestly the best product out imo. Just be sure and put a thin coat of oil back on.
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Posted: 8/25/2015 8:52:20 PM EDT
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Any reputable kitchen degreaser will not harm the finish. I use Slip 2000 products for oiling to degreasing, honestly the best product out imo. Just be sure and put a thin coat of oil back on. Do you normally apply oil to a barrel after you've built the upper? I haven't done that with any of the ARs I've bought. |
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Posted: 8/25/2015 9:58:18 PM EDT
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Yep, I keep all my new and used barrels installed or not installed with a light coat. .
In fact, my last 2 Noveske barrels I just left the oil on em and wiped down a bit with a dry cloth. Oil in moderation is a friend. From 2009ish - Noveske |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 6:45:52 AM EDT
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I'd assume what they'd spray on their barrels is just something to keep the rust off, and that's about it. Besides that protective stuff, in it will probably be the dust and particles you'd find in a machine shop.
I scrub it all out/off with Simple Green. That's on all parts. But I do a light coat of oil on the barrel extention and any other areas I won't see again for a long time. I suppose something like an anti-seize grease would be more appropriate though. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 8:46:27 AM EDT
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Shoot it and let it burn off.
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Posted: 8/26/2015 11:34:14 AM EDT
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Just use Brake Cleaner. No need to get fancy. The only time you need to be wary of using it is when the part might rust after degreasing.
And yes, I use Brake Cleaner to clean my rifles and pistols. I lube them with Mobil 1 5w50 and Aeroshell 33ms. My bolts and slides show almost no wear, and they clean up nicely. |
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Posted: 8/27/2015 6:59:07 PM EDT
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Just use Brake Cleaner. No need to get fancy. The only time you need to be wary of using it is when the part might rust after degreasing. And yes, I use Brake Cleaner to clean my rifles and pistols. I lube them with Mobil 1 5w50 and Aeroshell 33ms. My bolts and slides show almost no wear, and they clean up nicely. +1 chlorinated brake parts cleaner. |
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Posted: 8/27/2015 7:30:09 PM EDT
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Thanks for the help. Being my first barrel I didn't want to do something to screw it up.
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Posted: 8/27/2015 9:23:53 PM EDT
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Just use Brake Cleaner. No need to get fancy. The only time you need to be wary of using it is when the part might rust after degreasing. And yes, I use Brake Cleaner to clean my rifles and pistols. I lube them with Mobil 1 5w50 and Aeroshell 33ms. My bolts and slides show almost no wear, and they clean up nicely. You lube with Aeroshell 33ms? I never read of anyone doing that. |
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Posted: 8/27/2015 9:35:43 PM EDT
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+1 chlorinated brake parts cleaner. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Just use Brake Cleaner. No need to get fancy. The only time you need to be wary of using it is when the part might rust after degreasing. And yes, I use Brake Cleaner to clean my rifles and pistols. I lube them with Mobil 1 5w50 and Aeroshell 33ms. My bolts and slides show almost no wear, and they clean up nicely. +1 chlorinated brake parts cleaner. NON-chlorinated Brake cleaner |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 12:50:09 PM EDT
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Just use Brake Cleaner. No need to get fancy. The only time you need to be wary of using it is when the part might rust after degreasing. And yes, I use Brake Cleaner to clean my rifles and pistols. I lube them with Mobil 1 5w50 and Aeroshell 33ms. My bolts and slides show almost no wear, and they clean up nicely. +1 chlorinated brake parts cleaner. NON-chlorinated Brake cleaner Nope, red can. It dries faster and leaves absolutely no film. 
Chlorinated is tetrachloroethylene based, which as far as I know will not eat plastics unless you let parts soak for extended periods of time in it. Non Chlorinated is acetone and toluene based which will definitely eat plastic. Are they both bad for you? Yup. Do they both work? Yup. Go read the MSDS sheets. Its nasty stuff, but works like a champ. |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 1:03:12 PM EDT
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You lube with Aeroshell 33ms? I never read of anyone doing that. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Just use Brake Cleaner. No need to get fancy. The only time you need to be wary of using it is when the part might rust after degreasing. And yes, I use Brake Cleaner to clean my rifles and pistols. I lube them with Mobil 1 5w50 and Aeroshell 33ms. My bolts and slides show almost no wear, and they clean up nicely. You lube with Aeroshell 33ms? I never read of anyone doing that. Yes, a dab on the bolt cam pin after a heavy cleaning. I also use it sparingly on my pistol slides. |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 2:10:10 PM EDT
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Yes, a dab on the bolt cam pin after a heavy cleaning. I also use it sparingly on my pistol slides. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Just use Brake Cleaner. No need to get fancy. The only time you need to be wary of using it is when the part might rust after degreasing. And yes, I use Brake Cleaner to clean my rifles and pistols. I lube them with Mobil 1 5w50 and Aeroshell 33ms. My bolts and slides show almost no wear, and they clean up nicely. You lube with Aeroshell 33ms? I never read of anyone doing that. Yes, a dab on the bolt cam pin after a heavy cleaning. I also use it sparingly on my pistol slides. huh, seems like Aeroshell would be really messy, and stinky. Seriously, it smells funky. |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 3:45:22 PM EDT
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huh, seems like Aeroshell would be really messy, and stinky. Seriously, it smells funky. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Just use Brake Cleaner. No need to get fancy. The only time you need to be wary of using it is when the part might rust after degreasing. And yes, I use Brake Cleaner to clean my rifles and pistols. I lube them with Mobil 1 5w50 and Aeroshell 33ms. My bolts and slides show almost no wear, and they clean up nicely. You lube with Aeroshell 33ms? I never read of anyone doing that. Yes, a dab on the bolt cam pin after a heavy cleaning. I also use it sparingly on my pistol slides. huh, seems like Aeroshell would be really messy, and stinky. Seriously, it smells funky. Its an acquired taste. Just like Hoppes, cheap beer, and my wifes cooking! Nah it works fine. Doesnt really burn off. Really seems to hang in there. Doesnt seem to gum up. Have had no issues shooting temps as low as -5. I generally break my bolts down every 1k rounds for a thorough cleaning. Otherwise its just a quick wipe down with a shop towel, a little squirt of Mobil 1 5W40, and put it back together. I like it, it works for me. May not work for you. |
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