etched bolt with CLR

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My extractor was sticking so I left my Panda bolt 1/2 way in CLR, well it left a scum line above the tarnish.
I have it disassembled and in the tumbler now. My typical SNAFU.

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You could send it to Kelblys and they could re-blast it and polish the bolt body. Just a thought.

Paul

 

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Got it cleaned up and functioning. Polished, cleaned and painted the uneven color in flutes. Yup my ''stuff'' will be going back to Kelbly's for service in the fall. Great people right there. ;}

 

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CLR contains two acids that are chelating agents, meaning that they dissolve metals. Use internet "hacks", especially those on U-toob, atyour own risk.

Everybody on the interwebz wants to be the one to have the "inside track" or "hot tip" on something.

 

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Actually, chelates work quite differently than usual acids do although the result can be the removal of specific compounds including some metals. Regardless of the actual chemical reactions, here is what the manufacturer has to say about using CLR on metals. Personally I won’t have it anywhere near my firearms.

CLR® Pro Frequently Asked Questions

CLR® Pro Industrial Products Frequently Asked Questions by The Cary Company. Contact CLR direct at (800) 323-5497.

www.thecarycompany.com