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Posted: 2/27/2017 2:19:30 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/27/2017 2:36:18 AM EDT
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It'll evaporate. Just spray down, let dry, apply oil and assemble.
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Posted: 2/27/2017 2:49:40 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/27/2017 3:00:18 AM EDT
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Isn't that basically what I posted? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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It'll evaporate. Just spray down, let dry, apply oil and assemble. Isn't that basically what I posted? You realize others are allowed to post their opinions, even if they agree with and confirm your own? 
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Posted: 2/28/2017 12:28:16 AM EDT
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Thanks for the responses.
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Posted: 2/28/2017 1:24:37 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/28/2017 1:25:34 AM EDT
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Thanks for the responses. You're welcome, OP. And welcome to the board. 
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Posted: 2/28/2017 3:17:53 AM EDT
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I absolutely do realize that. But this was a new thread and I responded first. It wasn't 20 pages long and I'm sure the other poster saw my response before he responded with almost the exact thing that I said. Not a big deal. However, I have been chastised here in the past for saying the same thing that someone else posted in such a short thread. That's why I said something. My mentioning it was more of an observation than anything else. I meant no disrespect meant to anyone. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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You realize others are allowed to post their opinions, even if they agree with and confirm your own? I absolutely do realize that. But this was a new thread and I responded first. It wasn't 20 pages long and I'm sure the other poster saw my response before he responded with almost the exact thing that I said. Not a big deal. However, I have been chastised here in the past for saying the same thing that someone else posted in such a short thread. That's why I said something. My mentioning it was more of an observation than anything else. I meant no disrespect meant to anyone. One person says something then it's just one person's belief. Is that one person right or wrong? When multiple people say the same or similar things it's a trend and more likely to be correct. |
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Posted: 2/28/2017 3:59:48 AM EDT
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Wow.
I didn't think that my response to the dupe guy would have caused so much aggravation. |
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Posted: 3/3/2017 9:58:52 PM EDT
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So, chlorides and halides can attack stainless and aluminum. But with the coating, it basically doesn't matter.
I personally think that brake cleaner and parts washers are a waste of time. Just use conventional solvent, wipe it thoroughly, and apply a light weight oil when you're done. In all honesty, Hoppes solvent and any lightweight oil should do everything you need. Sometimes not as fast as you want, but it does work well. |
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Posted: 3/31/2017 7:37:32 PM EDT
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Used brake cleaner for 15 yr+. I have never had any problems, if you feel that you must do something after using the brake cleaner, blow the parts off with compressed air. Brake cleaner evaporates very fast. Just relube well when you are done. You can't go wrong at $3.69 a can for generic stuff, beats $11.69 for gun scubber. IMHO
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Posted: 4/1/2017 2:51:30 AM EDT
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Brake cleaner is made to dry without leaving any residue. If it left anything behind it could be dangerous since any residue could inhibit the braking action of a car's brakes. Rinsing in hot water is likely to leave more "stuff" behind than the brake cleaner, especially if you're using tap water or anything besides distilled.
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Posted: 4/26/2017 8:01:50 PM EDT
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A bottle of isopropyl alcohol works very well at degreasing parts.
V brake cleaner it does evaporate but not as fast which allows you to work the part with a brush |
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Posted: 4/26/2017 8:40:05 PM EDT
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If you're worried about it you can do like I did. I sprayed my rifle down with brake cleaner, scrubbed the crap out of it, then soaked it with hoppes, scrubbed the crap out of it gain then wiped it down with the same oily rag that I've been oiling my guns with for as long as I've had guns. Put lube where it needed to be and I've had no issues what so ever.
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Posted: 4/27/2017 7:42:30 PM EDT
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I am as cheap as the next guy.
If you compare the ingredients in brake cleaner, chlorinated and non-chlorinated to the ingredients in Gun Scrubber they are not the same. Gun Scrubber works well and has not damaged any of the plastic or finishes of any of my guns, not just ARs. Gun scrubber is $10 a can give or take. Brake cleaner can be had for about $2.50 a can. While the percentage savings is terrific using brake cleaner the actual money saved is not much. I use one, maybe 2 cans per year of Gun Scrubber. I have been in the car service business for 32 years. Brake cleaner on plastic does not always end well. Sometimes it melts the plastic and other times it changes the color. Gun Scrubber does neither of these things. I would rather use Gun Scrubber than risk damage with brake cleaner. Also my work bench is is my basement. When I have used brake cleaner in the basement the smell permeates my whole house. Gun Scrubber does not do this. Mrs. Edgephoto has come and said something about the smell but never has when I am cleaning guns. |
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Posted: 4/27/2017 8:38:43 PM EDT
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I am as cheap as the next guy. If you compare the ingredients in brake cleaner, chlorinated and non-chlorinated to the ingredients in Gun Scrubber they are not the same. Gun Scrubber works well and has not damaged any of the plastic or finishes of any of my guns, not just ARs. Gun scrubber is $10 a can give or take. Brake cleaner can be had for about $2.50 a can. While the percentage savings is terrific using brake cleaner the actual money saved is not much. I use one, maybe 2 cans per year of Gun Scrubber. I have been in the car service business for 32 years. Brake cleaner on plastic does not always end well. Sometimes it melts the plastic and other times it changes the color. Gun Scrubber does neither of these things. I would rather use Gun Scrubber than risk damage with brake cleaner. Also my work bench is is my basement. When I have used brake cleaner in the basement the smell permeates my whole house. Gun Scrubber does not do this. Mrs. Edgephoto has come and said something about the smell but never has when I am cleaning guns. It does smell like Acetone, so I only use it outside and I keep it away from any of the polymer parts. |
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Posted: 4/28/2017 5:16:30 PM EDT
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I go through a lot of CRC Brakleen (probably around 50 cans a year) in the clean green can, so the price is an important factor for me. It does smell like Acetone, so I only use it outside and I keep it away from any of the polymer parts. |
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Posted: 4/28/2017 7:34:35 PM EDT
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I am as cheap as the next guy. If you compare the ingredients in brake cleaner, chlorinated and non-chlorinated to the ingredients in Gun Scrubber they are not the same. Gun Scrubber works well and has not damaged any of the plastic or finishes of any of my guns, not just ARs. Gun scrubber is $10 a can give or take. Brake cleaner can be had for about $2.50 a can. While the percentage savings is terrific using brake cleaner the actual money saved is not much. I use one, maybe 2 cans per year of Gun Scrubber. I have been in the car service business for 32 years. Brake cleaner on plastic does not always end well. Sometimes it melts the plastic and other times it changes the color. Gun Scrubber does neither of these things. I would rather use Gun Scrubber than risk damage with brake cleaner. Also my work bench is is my basement. When I have used brake cleaner in the basement the smell permeates my whole house. Gun Scrubber does not do this. Mrs. Edgephoto has come and said something about the smell but never has when I am cleaning guns. |
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Posted: 4/28/2017 11:15:36 PM EDT
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1 gallon of 70% isopropyl alcohol is 12.00 on amazon |
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Posted: 4/29/2017 11:55:42 PM EDT
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Since he's talking about oiling them, I doubt he means plastic parts. So what's the problem using it on metal to degrease?
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Posted: 4/30/2017 1:34:53 AM EDT
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Careful with the brake cleaner. Its a known carcinogen.
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Posted: 4/30/2017 11:52:42 AM EDT
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I've been using non chlorinated brake cleaner on my guns for about 12 years. No problems. I go through about 4-6 cans a year. I spray the the guns off outside. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I am as cheap as the next guy. If you compare the ingredients in brake cleaner, chlorinated and non-chlorinated to the ingredients in Gun Scrubber they are not the same. Gun Scrubber works well and has not damaged any of the plastic or finishes of any of my guns, not just ARs. Gun scrubber is $10 a can give or take. Brake cleaner can be had for about $2.50 a can. While the percentage savings is terrific using brake cleaner the actual money saved is not much. I use one, maybe 2 cans per year of Gun Scrubber. I have been in the car service business for 32 years. Brake cleaner on plastic does not always end well. Sometimes it melts the plastic and other times it changes the color. Gun Scrubber does neither of these things. I would rather use Gun Scrubber than risk damage with brake cleaner. Also my work bench is is my basement. When I have used brake cleaner in the basement the smell permeates my whole house. Gun Scrubber does not do this. Mrs. Edgephoto has come and said something about the smell but never has when I am cleaning guns. |
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Posted: 5/1/2017 1:12:37 PM EDT
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Careful with the brake cleaner. Its a known carcinogen. |
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Posted: 5/13/2017 12:21:41 AM EDT
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Electric parts cleaner works good too. I don't think it will mess up any of your plastic parts, but I wouldn't take a chance. I'd remove any plastic just in case. If your cleaning a gun with a wood stock that's finished with some sort of wood finish, you definitely don't want to get it on that!
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