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Posted: 5/30/2012 6:01:19 PM EDT
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I am new to ar rifles and the search feature on this forum is lacking.
Is it OK to use brake cleaner to clean the parkerized and anodized aluminum on an a15? I plan on using motor oil or LSA for lube. |
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I've been using brake cleaner and/or carb. cleaner for a couple of years now. No issues. It shouldn't be the only thing you use but it works great for blowing the loose struff out of the lower receiver or for blowing down through th egas tube or barrel. Be sure to let the surfaces dry and then re-oil them to put oil/lube back on the surface.
Ive been using Mobil 1 for lube about the same leght of time. |
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yes, just make sure it's the non clorinated stuff. and make sure you don't over spray to much onto the furniture and especially a nice optic if you run one. non chlorniated for sure. Should be in a can like this at any big box auto parts store or Wal mart 
The other can that is chlorinated will be red. |
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First post and it includes a criticism of the sight? Yep, I wanted to make sure that people understood that I made an effort and came up short. I have seen too many people berated on other sites before for asking questions that are covered an a sicky or FAQ thread. There is a lot of information here but the search feature IMO is not good. At the very least I did not get the results that I thought I would. |
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First post and it includes a criticism of the sight? First, it's a SITE as in a location, not one of our senses. Second, he's right. Great sources of info here but the search function does suck. What he says is true. AND if he hadn't said he searched you'd probably be shitting on him for that. Everyone makes their first post and unless you own the SITE I wouldn't take it so personal. |
| Starting fluid will flush any metal completely free of any oil or other residue as fast as brake clean. I have never found any so called 'Top End Lube' in any starter fluid, so don't worry about that part. However, the cheapest may not have that on the label anyway. |
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First post and it includes a criticism of the sight? First, it's a SITE as in a location, not one of our senses. Second, he's right. Great sources of info here but the search function does suck. What he says is true. AND if he hadn't said he searched you'd probably be shitting on him for that. Everyone makes their first post and unless you own the SITE I wouldn't take it so personal. Search function is improved with purchase of a Team Membership. It's one of the many perks the $2/mo will get you. 
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First post and it includes a criticism of the sight? Not my first post and I agree, the search function sux. Criticism is a good thing. How else will changes occur? Remember that horrid EE.... thank God we finally got rid of that nightmare. Well, thank the criticism. To the OP, welcome to the sight... the answers you seek are here, you just have to overcome the hurdles to find them. IMO brake cleaner is fine, but probably unneccessary. |
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yes, just make sure it's the non clorinated stuff. and make sure you don't over spray to much onto the furniture and especially a nice optic if you run one. non chlorniated for sure. Should be in a can like this at any big box auto parts store or Wal mart http://common2.csnimages.com/lf/1/hash/3933/3508101/1/Brakleen%AE+Non-Chlorinated+Brake+Parts+Cleaners+-+20+oz+aerosol+brakleen+brake+parts+cleaner.jpg The other can that is chlorinated will be red. Buy it by the case.... |
I know brake cleaner has been used for years and I have used it myself a time or two. But when it comes to lube Motor oil stays in the motor, when it comes to my firearms I use the best lube I can find. In today's market and every lube company claims to be the best, and every member of every gun forum claims to use the best lube. So I reckon I am no different, but Mil-Comm products also has the United States Military that says it's GTG. If their products are good enough for the gatlin type guns on a heli there will be no issues with it keeping my firearms lubed and ready to rock n roll!!! 
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First post and it includes a criticism of the sight? First, it's a SITE as in a location, not one of our senses. Second, he's right. Great sources of info here but the search function does suck. What he says is true. AND if he hadn't said he searched you'd probably be shitting on him for that. Everyone makes their first post and unless you own the SITE I wouldn't take it so personal. Search function is improved with purchase of a Team Membership. It's one of the many perks the $2/mo will get you. Where do you sign up Team Member?? I've looked all over the site. Is it the NRA Member sign up? |
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Where do you sign up Team Member?? I've looked all over the site. Is it the NRA Member sign up? http://store.ar15.com/cat.html?cat=22 |
| One caution about brake cleaners and carb cleaners. They will spot the heck out of eye glasses with plastic lenses and their coatings. I would suspect that they may do the same to scope lens. They spot so fast you can not take them off and wipe them clean before the damage is done. |
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