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  1. 11-01-2023, 07:44 PM #1
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    MIL-C-372C RIFLE BORE CLEANER for other stuff.

    Hi Folks,
    I have more than a lifetime supply of this military bore cleaner.
    Since I won't use much, I was wondering if anyone here has ever tried using it for other stuff?
    I know it works good for cleaning old tools etc.
    How about penetrating oil?
    Maybe in the gas tank of my car as a fuel system cleaner?
    Any other ideas or experience with it?
    Thanks
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  2. 11-01-2023, 09:35 PM #2
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    If you have full quart or gallon cans they should sell briskly to Garand owners.
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  3. 11-02-2023, 07:16 PM #3
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    Works good when mixed with aircraft hydraulic fluid for removing external rust.
    As has been mentioned, great for penetrating oil./beagle
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    A guy asked me, last week, if I threw out my little can. He had said it is nitro benzene and deadly to use.
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  5. 11-04-2023, 05:01 PM #5
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    https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/bsjkm...8covv7dce&dl=0
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  6. 11-04-2023, 08:32 PM #6
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    hmm, maybe different stuff. My little can says POISON on it but is also called Rifle Bore Cleaner. Sorry and also for being too lazy to get a product #.
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  7. 11-04-2023, 08:39 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by brassrat View Post
    A guy asked me, last week, if I threw out my little can. He had said it is nitro benzene and deadly to use.
    Nitro benzene was what made the old Hoppe's #9 effective. The EPA stopped them from using nitro benzene in the late 80's.

    Hatcher reported the analysis of Hoppes No 9, pre WW II to be
    Ammonium oleate 16%
    Neutral saponifiable oil 24%
    Nitro-benzine 6%
    Light mineral oil (kerosene) and amyl acetate 54%
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    My stuff quickly dissolves lead and has an extremely potent smell that lingers forever on a discarded piece of patch.
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