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Posted: 1/8/2016 8:44:31 AM EDT
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I use Hoppes #9 (bottle) and CLP both when cleaning.
Hoppes #9 has been in my cleaning kit since I was knee-high to a coke bottle. Yes, Hoppes comes in a spray can: http://www.amazon.com/Hoppes-905-Parent-No-9-Solvent/dp/B017VF8CUG Never had it remove any bluing...... |
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Posted: 1/8/2016 9:21:12 AM EDT
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Hoppes will not touch bluing, but can remove bright nickle or any finish that uses a copper layer on top of the base material before application of the final platting.
read the bottle. |
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Posted: 1/8/2016 9:27:48 AM EDT
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OK cool. I don't know where I read that it removed bluing; the internets obviously.
Thanks for the input, I'll be picking up a can of spray. |
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Posted: 1/8/2016 11:16:07 AM EDT
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I use the lead away cleaning cloths to clean the cylinder faces of my stainless revolvers. Much easier. They WILL, however, remove bluing from a gun.
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Posted: 1/8/2016 11:24:32 AM EDT
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I use the lead away cleaning cloths to clean the cylinder faces of my stainless revolvers. Much easier. They WILL, however, remove bluing from a gun. Yeah, I looked at them and that was one of the reasons why I didn't buy them. |
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Posted: 1/8/2016 3:19:45 PM EDT
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OK cool. I don't know where I read that it removed bluing; the internets obviously. Thanks for the input, I'll be picking up a can of spray. The Hoppes #9 car air fresheners were nice, but I do not think they are available anymore - unless you find NOS |
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Posted: 1/8/2016 6:22:17 PM EDT
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OK cool. I don't know where I read that it removed bluing; the internets obviously. Thanks for the input, I'll be picking up a can of spray. The Hoppes #9 car air fresheners were nice, but I do not think they are available anymore - unless you find NOS It does smell good. |
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Posted: 1/8/2016 6:49:21 PM EDT
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Hoppes 9 is kind of like the WD 40 of powder solvents, people even soak bores overnight in the stuff to remove severe fouling. There's better / faster chemicals out there, but it's cheap and gets the job done.
CLP also works as a lubricant and anti-corrosion coating however; Hoppes 9 can actually cause rust if you don't apply an actual oil later on of some sort. |
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Posted: 1/8/2016 6:51:07 PM EDT
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Hoppes 9 is kind of like the WD 40 of powder solvents, people even soak bores overnight in the stuff to remove severe fouling. There's better / faster chemicals out there, but it's cheap and gets the job done. CLP also works as a lubricant and anti-corrosion coating however; Hoppes 9 can actually cause rust if you don't apply an actual oil later on of some sort. That's good to know. I did coat my GP 100 with Break Free LP after I cleaned it. |
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Posted: 1/9/2016 4:02:29 PM EDT
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Hoppes 9 is the best bore cleaner I have found!
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Posted: 1/9/2016 8:13:05 PM EDT
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Hoppes 9 is the best bore cleaner I have found! I have tried a couple other cleaners. In my unscientific testing Hoppes works as good or better than any other stuff. I used the other stuff because I got it somewhere along the lines as a sample or packaged with something else I bought. Maybe Hoppes needs to package the stuff in a 2oz bottles and sell it for $20. Then everyone will say how it is better than everything else. |
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Posted: 1/9/2016 8:23:47 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/10/2016 11:45:31 AM EDT
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I have tried a couple other cleaners. In my unscientific testing Hoppes works as good or better than any other stuff. I used the other stuff because I got it somewhere along the lines as a sample or packaged with something else I bought. Maybe Hoppes needs to package the stuff in a 2oz bottles and sell it for $20. Then everyone will say how it is better than everything else. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Hoppes 9 is the best bore cleaner I have found! I have tried a couple other cleaners. In my unscientific testing Hoppes works as good or better than any other stuff. I used the other stuff because I got it somewhere along the lines as a sample or packaged with something else I bought. Maybe Hoppes needs to package the stuff in a 2oz bottles and sell it for $20. Then everyone will say how it is better than everything else. You have a point. People always seem to be looking for something "new and improved", when there is no need to. ETA: I was happy to finally see that my son is becoming disillusioned with Frog Lube. After months of trying to get me to switch. |
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Posted: 1/13/2016 12:22:21 PM EDT
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Hoppes will remove the bluing on newer s&w revolvers. They had to change formulas due to new rules. They have talked about it on the s&w forums. The new no.9 synthetic hoppes is OK to use, or so they say. I have not tried it .
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Posted: 1/13/2016 12:48:38 PM EDT
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Been a Hoppes guy forever, works great. Clean with Hoppes then treat / protect with CLP or Ballistol
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Posted: 1/13/2016 3:18:35 PM EDT
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I recommend getting a dropper bottle of some sort. Otherwise be sure to only put in clean patches into the bottle. Use the soaked patches on brass brushes and so forth.
It acts as a mild rust protection so you don't have to stress leaving it in the barrel or anything. I do recommend using a clp of some sort. It smells nice but I am moving away from toxic stuff. They have a synthetic formula but I never picked up on it. |
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Posted: 1/14/2016 11:00:41 PM EDT
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Any harm in using Hoppes #9 on BCGs?
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Posted: 1/15/2016 4:54:35 AM EDT
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Any harm in using Hoppes #9 on BCGs? No |
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Posted: 1/23/2016 9:14:16 PM EDT
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I only use Hoppes #9 for cleaning. Have for the last 7 years. For all guns., Even a nickle plated Beretta. Never had a problem.
They do come in a small spay bottle I bought one time. I have BIG bottles of Hoppes #9 & just fill the little spray bottle for use. Hoppes will remove the bluing on newer s&w revolvers. Been using it on my 442. Never seen a problem. 
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Posted: 1/25/2016 1:12:33 AM EDT
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Hoppes #9 and CLP have different uses. I use Hoppes to clean the chamber and bore. Once they are clean I go over them with CLP for rust preventive.
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Posted: 1/26/2016 12:05:18 PM EDT
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Hoppes #9 and CLP have different uses. I use Hoppes to clean the chamber and bore. Once they are clean I go over them with CLP for rust preventive. That's what I've been doing. |
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Posted: 1/26/2016 4:19:14 PM EDT
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I have tried a couple other cleaners. In my unscientific testing Hoppes works as good or better than any other stuff. I used the other stuff because I got it somewhere along the lines as a sample or packaged with something else I bought. Maybe Hoppes needs to package the stuff in a 2oz bottles and sell it for $20. Then everyone will say how it is better than everything else. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Hoppes 9 is the best bore cleaner I have found! I have tried a couple other cleaners. In my unscientific testing Hoppes works as good or better than any other stuff. I used the other stuff because I got it somewhere along the lines as a sample or packaged with something else I bought. Maybe Hoppes needs to package the stuff in a 2oz bottles and sell it for $20. Then everyone will say how it is better than everything else. There are much better products on the market then Hoppes #9. Not only do they work better, they are safer and have very little(if any) odor. You have unscientifically tested the wrong products. |
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Posted: 1/26/2016 4:34:54 PM EDT
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I gave a quart bottle of Hoppes 9 and a gallon of Kroil to my neighbor.
MPRO-7 does anything those items do while being scent free and without any inhalation or absorption hazards. Every one is trying to invent the wheel these days. Hoppes is stone age. If you want your cylinder face to appear unfired, try some nevr-dull or duraglit wad. |
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Posted: 1/26/2016 6:32:41 PM EDT
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Any harm in using Hoppes #9 on BCGs? No I would avoid using it on NiB BCGs, or anything that is nickel coated. |
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Posted: 2/5/2016 9:03:09 PM EDT
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Nothing wrong with #9, lubes also, thin is good up here in the frozen north.
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Posted: 2/5/2016 9:16:29 PM EDT
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Fun fact: The original Hoppe's smell comes from banana oil.
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Posted: 2/7/2016 11:03:12 PM EDT
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I even use Hoppe's #9 for cologne...
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