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  1. 07-12-2017, 11:15 PM #21
    DakotaElkSlayer
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hickok View Post
    A small bottle of Windex (No vinegar, it is hard on bluing) Straight or cut with water, and the hose will work great.
    Tell me about the Windex...fouling remover?

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  2. 07-13-2017, 02:03 AM #22
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    I used WD-40 in the beginning. Then I found out Ballistol was made for guns, mixed with water, but left just the oil behind when the water evaporated. Can't ask for more than that. Love the stuff.
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  3. 07-13-2017, 07:29 AM #23
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    I always flush with water then use WD40 or Alcohol to disperse water and then oil with Break Free or Rem Oil.
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  4. 07-13-2017, 12:14 PM #24
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    Quote Originally Posted by DakotaElkSlayer View Post
    Tell me about the Windex...fouling remover?

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    Cuts right through and dissolves bp fowling.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hickok View Post
    Cuts right through and dissolves bp fowling.
    I use dollar store glass cleaner during team events. when done for the day sump w warm water and oil was balstol. I do not dissemble anything until the end of the skirmishing season which is Oct..
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  6. 07-13-2017, 01:51 PM #26
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    Windex with vinegar is best. Ammonia based window cleaner is hard on bluing.
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  7. 07-13-2017, 02:10 PM #27
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    I too have heard the WD-40 thing on fishing lures. I have also worked on guns that had "varnished" up due to WD-40. I keep it far away from my guns! I don't even think I have any at the house/shop. I use Kroil and CLP for just about everything.
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  8. 07-13-2017, 04:42 PM #28
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pavia View Post
    Windex with vinegar is best. Ammonia based window cleaner is hard on bluing.
    Pavia, good catch. I was wrong and had it backwards.

    USE Windex WITH Vinegar. It is hard to find at times.
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  9. 07-13-2017, 06:00 PM #29
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    Thanks!!!!

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  10. 07-15-2017, 10:19 AM #30
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    FWIW, vinegar is an acid. Good for cleaning but don't leave it on there. I like the windex with ammonia, but, keep it off the bluing. That's what makes it good in the bore

    I just clean the bore with water. Then use WD40 to get rid of water, wipe and swab in some oil.

    The action, if disassembled, gets dunked in water, cleaned off with WD40, then wiped and oiled and reassembled. If I am not disassembling the lock I just clean it with a brush and oil.
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  11. 07-15-2017, 10:42 AM #31
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    i like dihydrogen monoxide for dissolving black powder residue. pretty cheap and plentiful, too.
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  12. 07-15-2017, 11:11 AM #32
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    Cleaning is necessary. Your decision is how thorough a job?
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