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Posted: 7/28/2007 1:41:22 PM EDT
the Devil!! That's what Momma says. I'm cleaning my Ishy .308 and that's all there is to it! Sheesh!!
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Things I've tried: Steam cleaner - Just splatters shit everywhere Oven Cleaner - Works well, but is messy, a pain to clean up, and I don't like the idea of putting caustic chemicals on my guns. Oven/Heater - Only gets the soft Cosmo out, takes a while, potentially dangerous, and might soften springs if you overheat it. Doesn't even faze the hard caked on cosmo. Old Painless' method of brushing on Mineral Spirits and wiping it down- Time consuming, labor intensive, and kills a lot of rags Brake Cleaner - Wastes a lot of toxic shit to only get some of the cosmo out. Filling a large sealed plastic container with Ed's Red and using it as a soaking bucket to wash out most of the cosmo, and soften the rest enough to easily wipe off - The solvents attack the plastic and after a few months the walls look like they are ready to bust. And countless others. In the end, what worked best for me is: Filling up a giant 2 gallon glass jar (available at the container store) with Ed's Red and using it as a soaking bucket to wash out most of the cosmo, and soften the rest enough to easily wipe off. I'll strip the wood off and just soak receivers and other parts in it. I can fit 15 AK mags in there and will just throw them in there for a few days, take em out and wipe them down. The only problem is the jar doesn't seal well. I just use RTV on the glass to form a gasket and make a tight seal with the lid. |
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Mineral spirits and rags work well enough for me. It takes time but it's gentle on the wood and won't fry your brains. I have put a bolt in a pot of boiling water. That worked well enough, as the cosmo all rose to the surface and the water got into every little space. The pot still smells of cosmoline though, so I would recommend you use an old pot. -local |
I've found boiling water works the best for me. I think the stuff melts at around 140 degrees F, so the boiling water melts it, rinses it off, and heats up the metal so it dries right away. I usually put a 4-cup Pyrex beaker in the microwave, and then just slowly pour it over the metal. And wear gloves! After it dries, hose it down with CLP and wipe it down. Good to go. ETA: As Local mentioned, I ruined a pot by putting the stuff in there, that's why I just pour it over it now. |
I use a citrus-based dregreaser for small parts than can be put in a bin and left to soak. G96 works well for larger pieces. Parts like bayonets with wood panels and their scabbards get the oven treatment. |
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GUYS! just use carb cleaner. it works great. you will need the whole can and half a roll of paper towels but the guy will be oil free when you are done. my mosey came caked with the stuff and came clean. i also use it to hose the rifle down after i shoot corrosive ammo. only thing is you will have to oil it when you are done. |
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Metal parts. Boil on stove or place in dishwasher AFTER sending the Wife to the mall or some other distraction. Wood: Winter, I use Easy Off Summer. Fill plastic gun case with cat litter, put wood in gun case, set gun case on roof, cement patio or anyplace that gets hot and radiates heat. Turn every day. Takes about three weeks or a month but most of the "primordial gun ooze" will come out. ZM |
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