Brakleen or alternative

[Bc'z]

Mine used to be a hard stream. Now it is a soft dribble.

Hey bud, have you tried lubing the o-ring before priming the pump??

 

[jelenko]

Talk about going off the rails

 

[mike mccormick]

Don't get it on your shoes ,Walt

 

[Sniperhandle]

You um, do need to clean out the sureshot every now and then...

Ya ever walk into a public restroom and the floor's all sticky?

 

[LVLAaron]

For 2 years I was in airports every day. I've seen every possible bathroom situation.

 

[JB10]

My work buys brake clean by the 55 gallon drum. We fill out sure shot cans with it for cleaning off oil. I work for a dealership. I would bet the price has gone way up, but last time i was told a few years ago it was $580 a barrel. Works good though haha.

 

[moondog]

I've been using this for years. Use Nitrile gloves for sure. That spray bottle is 7 years old, it always has the product in it.
Wurth doesn't sell to the general public.
Find an a shop that uses it, and they may order it for you.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

https://www.proshotproducts.com/D-14-Fouling-Blaster-Degreaser_p_844.html
This or Gun Scrubber seems a little safer than brakekleen to me around where I clean guns.

 

[LVLAaron]

I think the point is to NOT spend 19 dollars a can.

 

[Jonnyofalltrades]

I've been using this for years. Use Nitrile gloves for sure. That spray bottle is 7 years old, it always has the product in it.
Wurth doesn't sell to the general public.
Find an a shop that uses it, and they may order it for you.

That's the stuff we use at work. Love it.
I avoid using it on plastics, just from habit, but I have seen guys use it to hose down pretty much anything, including PCB's, with no ill effect.
Isopropyl is the main ingredient.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

I think the point is to NOT spend 19 dollars a can.

Gotcha on that one, I should have read the whole thread! lol.

 

[BlueWater]

With all-metal sidearms, I've used the CRC Brakleen product. Gets the parts squeaky clean. Nasty stuff, so take precautions with your eyes, lungs, skin. I wouldn't use it for a general bore cleaner, myself (as there are better products for that, IMO), but in my experience it's fairly effective for cleaning.

Zap and let soak. Zap again. Clean the stuff off thoroughly. Then, lubricate appropriately. Works well.

CRC® Brakleen® Pro-Series Brake Parts Cleaner - Non-Flammable, 29 Wt Oz

Maintaining clean brake and disc parts can improve the life of your car's braking system and keep you safe on the roads. Using a brake cleaner for cleaning and degreasing is a great way to maximize the performance and increase the longevity of your entire brake system. CRC Brākleen® is the #1...

www.crcindustries.com

 

[Kracken McGraw]

With all-metal sidearms, I've used the CRC Brakleen product. Gets the parts squeaky clean. Nasty stuff, so take precautions with your eyes, lungs, skin. I wouldn't use it for a general bore cleaner, myself (as there are better products for that, IMO), but in my experience it's fairly effective for cleaning.

Zap and let soak. Zap again. Clean the stuff off thoroughly. Then, lubricate appropriately. Works well.

CRC® Brakleen® Pro-Series Brake Parts Cleaner - Non-Flammable, 29 Wt Oz

Maintaining clean brake and disc parts can improve the life of your car's braking system and keep you safe on the roads. Using a brake cleaner for cleaning and degreasing is a great way to maximize the performance and increase the longevity of your entire brake system. CRC Brākleen® is the #1...

www.crcindustries.com

It will take take paint off, pretty nasty alright.

 

[urbanrifleman]

I think the point is to NOT spend 19 dollars a can.

Amazon Basics 99% Isopropyl Alcohol For Technical Use, Unscented, 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 12) https://a.co/d/gPwXb4O

I use Birchwood Casey Gun Cleaner to washing chambers and threads after they are finished. Before borescoping and final rinse before sanding and polishing. It's essentially 99 percent alcohol.

This is 1.5 gallons.

Amazon Basics 99% Isopropyl Alcohol For Technical Use, Unscented, 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 12) https://a.co/d/gPwXb4O

Alcohol works just as well as Brakeclean and doesn't stink or strip paint.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

OReilly parts stores has good brake cleaner and usually at the best price if you catch it on sale. They have sales on it often. I think it's about 3 bucks a can on sale but hard to keep up with prices these days.

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/o-reilly-chemicals/oil--chemicals---fluids/maintenance-chemicals/cleaners---solvents/brake-cleaner/b1e40f9c2f89/o-reilly-14-ounce-70-percent-voc-brake-parts-cleaner/orc2/72408?q=brake+cleaner&pos=1

 

[urbanrifleman]

OReilly parts stores has good brake cleaner and usually at the best price if you catch it on sale. They have sales on it often. I think it's about 3 bucks a can on sale but hard to keep up with prices these days.

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/o-reilly-chemicals/oil--chemicals---fluids/maintenance-chemicals/cleaners---solvents/brake-cleaner/b1e40f9c2f89/o-reilly-14-ounce-70-percent-voc-brake-parts-cleaner/orc2/72408?q=brake+cleaner&pos=1

True.

But you better not be using that indoors without a respirator. That stuff will make you high and destroy brain cells. It stinks.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

True.

But you better not be using that indoors without a respirator. That stuff will make you high and destroy brain cells. It stinks.

That explains a lot. Lol!
Not that it's good for ya, but similar is used in just about every automotive shop in the country. Not sure where osha stands on that but just sayin.

 

[urbanrifleman]

That explains a lot. Lol!
Not that it's good for ya, but similar is used in just about every automotive shop in the country. Not sure where osha stands on that but just sayin.

I know guys that shoot poly auto paint in shorts and a covid mask.

I'm not sure I would use car guys as an example.

 

[Bc'z]

I know guys that shoot poly auto paint in shorts and a covid mask.

I'm not sure I would use car guys as an example.

Hold on....
Your buddy wears a mask of sorts??
Well I hope he's at least wearing his flip flops.

 

[urbanrifleman]

Hold on....
Your buddy wears a mask of sorts??
Well I hope he's at least wearing his flip flops.

Not my buddy. Guys on YouTube. Some wear flip flops.