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Posted: 9/30/2004 9:59:24 PM EDT
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Is there any thing that is close to gun scrubber that does the same thing, but is cheaper?? Thanks |
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I know for a fact brake cleaner WILL take off paint/clearcoat style finishes, and it will slowly take off parkerized finishes (comes off slightly black on a rag and the finish looks lighter). I'm not sure about anodized aluminum coatings or the other coatings used on the various parts for the rifle (bolt catch, safety selector, etc...) This is just in case some of your solvent gets in contact with the other parts (can easily happen). |
| The park finish gets lighter because all the oil is drawn out when using brake cleaner. Verry important to re oil after using any type of brake cleaner or guin scrubber. If you dont your rifle has no oil for rust prevent. the solvents in brakecleaner will not hurt park or bluing, paint is a different animal. |
This is important to note. It will literally draw lubricant from the pores. Post lubrication is a necessity to reseal the pores and cover the surface to prevent oxidation where there is no unpermeable finish. I find most surfaces will acquire a lighter more matte shade because all the oils are stripped. |
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Hey SkagSig40 ... On my Colt AR's, if you take the extractor pin out and remove the extractor from the bolt, you'll see 2 more parts ... the extractor spring with a small rubber insert. Perhaps your RRA doesn't have this feature. Just as austinwft had stated, these type of cleaners are destructive on plastics. And I'll go as far as to state "most plastics" and rubber. |
| Got ya! Well I have seen the destruction Brake cleaner will do. That is why I use Shooters Choice Polymer Safe Degreaser(PSD). It is just like brake cleaner, drys fast and has no effect on plastics, rubber or wood. I use it all the time and it is great. I looked a while for a product like it and I believe it is the only kind of brake cleaner type stuff that is harmless to plastic, rubber and wood finishes on the market.. Check it out! |
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