Cleaning the case/receiver/barrels Archived Message
Posted by Dan W on January 21, 2012, 7:22 pm, in reply to "Re: Stock repair 12 gauge field grade GA area "
Next order of business: I would like to clean up the receiver and barrels ie remove some light oxidation without damaging any of the blueing (what little left there is). I read the cleanup FAQ and it seems like almost all of the cleaners remove the blueing (on both case and barrels)? Am I misreading that? Specifically: "For the receiver (where the case colors are already worn off) use an all copper penny or a 3M Scotch Brite pad with Kroil (available from Kano Laboratories) or Kleen Bore's Formula 3. Flitz will clean the metal but WILL remove case colors and blueing. Naval Jelly, Evapo-Rust and Certanium Ox-Away will remove RUST AND BLUEING. Great care must be taken cleaning case colors. Dr. Drew uses Flitz Gun Wax to both clean and protects. Case colors are lost primarily by abrasion, but some oils and chemicals also degrade CC, especially if acidic or alkaline. Dr. Oscar Gaddy used Behlen's to protect CC; others recommend thinned TruOil." Is there a difference between Flitz and Flitz gun wax?
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Message Thread:
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- Re: Stock repair 12 gauge field grade GA area - David Williamson January 21, 2012, 6:27 pm
- Cleaning the case/receiver/barrels - Dan W January 21, 2012, 7:22 pm
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