Yes.Even better than Kroil?
All these different cleaners mentioned.
I use Hoppes. If I note it doesn't get the job done, I'll pull out the kerosene. If that doesn't work, toluene or laquer thinner, whichever is closest.
Note, kerosene and toluene are nasty chemicals and must be used ONLY on metal "in the white".
Both T and K are toxic, highly flammable, and poster children for Kali Prop 65. Kerosene may alter some gun finishes, and toluene/laquer thinner *will* mess with any gun finish.
I also use both ONLY in a well ventilated area (i.e outside in a breeze), wear solvent resistant gloves, and clean up immediately afterward.
While I will dip a rag in hoppes and then swab the barrel or use it on the action, I do no such thing with K or T. Those get sparingly applied to problem areas with Q-tips, an artist's oil paintbrush, or a minute amount on a patch so there are no drops or spillage.
I don't bother with using xylene, the main ingredient in non-chlorinated brake cleaner, because that's great for cleaning up gunky oil based buildups, but not so much on carbon from gun powder.
Well, we used to play with mercury and then go eat lunch.....NO! As kids a treatment for a bad cough was a teaspoon of sugar topped with a few drops of kerosene. Nothing wrong wit me, mee, meee.
And of course the shot of whisky for teething - man we were tough , or our parents were borderline abusersWell, we used to play with mercury and then go eat lunch.....
too much like work, better living thru better chemistry....clr for meA good bronze brush on a quality ball bearing rod.
You think kerosene is scary?All these different cleaners mentioned.
I use Hoppes. If I note it doesn't get the job done, I'll pull out the kerosene. If that doesn't work, toluene or laquer thinner, whichever is closest.
Note, kerosene and toluene are nasty chemicals and must be used ONLY on metal "in the white".
Both T and K are toxic, highly flammable, and poster children for Kali Prop 65. Kerosene may alter some gun finishes, and toluene/laquer thinner *will* mess with any gun finish.
I also use both ONLY in a well ventilated area (i.e outside in a breeze), wear solvent resistant gloves, and clean up immediately afterward.
While I will dip a rag in hoppes and then swab the barrel or use it on the action, I do no such thing with K or T. Those get sparingly applied to problem areas with Q-tips, an artist's oil paintbrush, or a minute amount on a patch so there are no drops or spillage.
I don't bother with using xylene, the main ingredient in non-chlorinated brake cleaner, because that's great for cleaning up gunky oil based buildups, but not so much on carbon from gun powder.
Don't think any of those chemicals are scary. I can suggest my method, and being responsible dictates that I provide warning, because some people have *no* common sense. Those who are uncomfortable with those risks can stay away.You think kerosene is scary?
the Bronze bristle brush does the work, Free All is the best penetrating Oil I have ever had my hands on.
Are you saying everybody doesn’t like redheads?Blondes , Brunettes , or Redheads . Ford , Chevy or Mopar . You can almost bet on a different answer with every post . But I did learn something , so it's worth it . LOL
Not me ! I've married four of them over the years . But they are "wound" a bit differently .Are you saying everybody doesn’t like redheads?
CW