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Can Brake Kleaner be used to clean firearms ?

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rene

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I am a automotive tech, and I use frequently use the automotive product called brake kleaner to clean any grease or dirt on a component from a car that its severly dirty. And this thing works !!! I was wondering, does any body has ever cleaned their guns with this product ?
 
Brake cleaner can certainly be used but make sure its the non-chlorinated version (less aggressive) and spray some test areas first. It has been know to occasionally react with some plastics and finishes.
 
DHonovich said:
Brake cleaner can certainly be used but make sure its the non-chlorinated version (less aggressive) and spray some test areas first. It has been know to occasionally react with some plastics and finishes.
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And about for lubrication ? I read that some people use motor oil 10W30. Its that good ?
 
There is a lot of debate as to what is the best lubricant. A lot depends on your environment as well (cold vs hot vs dry dusty vs wet) but for me i have really become a big fan of frog lube.
 
DHonovich said:
There is a lot of debate as to what is the best lubricant. A lot depends on your environment as well (cold vs hot vs dry dusty vs wet) but for me i have really become a big fan of frog lube.
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I read your article about that. Where it can be found ?
 
There are only a few dealers online that I know of. I have been debating becoming a dealer for them but I am up in the air about it.
 
Simple Green works and is less toxic.

Pump action shotguns are pretty tolerant so motor oil or synthetic oil should work, although in a dusty climate it might pick up more grit. On semi-autos i wouldn`t fool around--I`d just get some break Free CLP.
 
bubba in c.a. said:
Simple Green works and is less toxic.

Pump action shotguns are pretty tolerant so motor oil or synthetic oil should work, although in a dusty climate it might pick up more grit. On semi-autos i wouldn`t fool around--I`d just get some break Free CLP.
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+1 on the synthetic oil. And I agree, use it sparingly if you are in a dusty climate, as it can end up holding the dust and getting caked into the action.

Break-Free CLP works well, and is what I usually use. I've also started using Slip 2000 cleaner/degreaser, followed up with Slip 2000 extreme weapons lube (EWL) for my bolts, or Slip 2000 gun lube.

It can be hard to find at times, so Break-Free is always on hand - or a squeeze bottle of synthetic motor oil (mobil 1) ;)
 
Re: Shotgun Cleaning ?

As a retired mechanic, I tend to do things my own way also.
Would someone enlighten me as to why people hate the inexpensive
3 piece cleaning rods. I can't see spending $25+ on a one piece rod
for a shotgun. Aluminum rod vs Steel bbl = rod will wear and not scratch bbl.
Bore mop with Remington 40-X or Hoppe's 9 followed by bronze brush followed by a lot of patches.
If the bore is really bad I just chuck the bronze brush in a slow speed drill, although
drill speed isn't to critical. It definitely gets the lead out. Before I use patches,I just use small
pieces of paper towel (with bore cleaner) to push the heavy stuff out.
When it is clean, i use a little 3-in-1 oil, if I run out of gun oil.
 
been cleaning guns since I was old enough to dirty them...never owned a one piece rod. I like the idea of the brush in the drill. I have been shooting so many slugs lately and the lead fowling is really bad. I am going to try the drill brush because its taking me about an hour to scrub it out by hand.Thanks
 
i have a milwaukee 12v drill. the new small version. and i use that with the wire brush in my kit. and hoppes #9 after. works great. and to think i was the only one who used a drill. gotta save time somehow...
 
Gotta hand it to Rene- Brake Cleaner is a real time saver. Bore mop with Hoppes 9, Brush with patch+
hoppes 9 and chucked in drill- 6 or 8 passes thru bbl and flush with Brake cleaner. 3 or 4 oiled patches and voila! bbl is clean, clean, clean!!! What used to be an hour job and a mess is now 15-20 min.
Great Idea!!!
 
oli700 said:
been cleaning guns since I was old enough to dirty them...never owned a one piece rod. I like the idea of the brush in the drill. I have been shooting so many slugs lately and the lead fowling is really bad. I am going to try the drill brush because its taking me about an hour to scrub it out by hand.Thanks
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when you do it, just remember the old time butter churner rig. use up n down motion and don't leave it one spot for too long. also if it gets too hot let it (the brush) cool down a few. so use low speed.

if you can find a one piece rod, use that instead of the 3 piece set. that way you can use it with the drill in both forward and reverse.
 
I have used brake cleaner from time to time.

One thing about Simple Green is that it will end up wearing anodizing down on aluminum parts-that is why the military forbids the use of it on the M-16. Now, the Mossberg has a aluminum receiver so be careful.

As to lube's, I have tried a lot. I loved the old CLP but since the reformulated recipe, it is not one I really care for. Lately I have been using MilPro--like it and seems to be doing a great job. Another one that my brother has been using lately is Ballistol. I have used Ballistol on corrosive ammo cleaning for a while but for a lube I have not done much with it. I do know the Ballistol seems to ooze itself a lot as m y bro's shotgun throws the stuff on the glasses when shooting.
 
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