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Posted: 5/20/2011 3:46:00 PM EST
So for a couple years now I have been using Birchwood Casey Gun Scrubber but lately I have been hearing folks talking about using brake cleaner. I have, and I can get 3M High Power Brake Cleaner (#8880) from work for a couple of bucks. So my question is, can I just use the brake cleaner with the same results. I do like the Birchwood Casey gun scrubber, but if I can save some money, I am all for it.

Thanks
Link Posted: 5/20/2011 4:08:34 PM EST
[#1]
I use the cheapest non-chlorinated brake cleaner I can find for my AR.  I use the Winchester Powder Blast from Wal Mart on my 1911 and polymer framed handguns.
Link Posted: 5/20/2011 4:18:46 PM EST
[#2]
If the brake cleaner is non clorinated, use it. If the Brake Cleaner does not say Non-Clorinated on the spray can, do not use it on your gun.
I have used the Birchwood Casey gun scrub also and its good, but not as strong as Non Clorinated Brake Cleaner.
Here are my 2 favorite cleaners (any name non clorinated brake cleaner). The Powder Blast can be used in the house and smells kind of like fruit, the brake cleaner has to be used outside because its so harsh a smell.

Link Posted: 6/21/2011 5:31:16 AM EST
[#3]
Thanks for the information gentleman, I will try and get my hands on some non-chlorinated brake cleaner

Thanks
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