Used brake parts cleaner to get some paint off an 870 today that someone had done their own camo job and that stuff worked like a dream! Cleaning results were so impressive that I intend to use it again for regular cleaning assuming there's no detrimental effects from using it. Any cause for concern about this harming any components, plastics, composites, or finishes on other firearms?
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Gunsmithing Brake parts cleaner
- Thread starter SemperFly
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Re: Brake parts cleaner
There are two types of brake cleaner.
The plastic safe and the other kind.
The stuff that Autozone carries that is plastic safe has a green label and is marked accordingly.
Even so, I would still make all efforts to avoid getting any on anything plastic.
Another thing to remember is that it is a powerful degreaser and does so on anything it comes in contact with.
(Including your hands.)
Wear gloves, eye pro, and remember to re-lube everything.
There are two types of brake cleaner.
The plastic safe and the other kind.
The stuff that Autozone carries that is plastic safe has a green label and is marked accordingly.
Even so, I would still make all efforts to avoid getting any on anything plastic.
Another thing to remember is that it is a powerful degreaser and does so on anything it comes in contact with.
(Including your hands.)
Wear gloves, eye pro, and remember to re-lube everything.
Re: Brake parts cleaner
I've been using the stuff for about 15 years to clean powder residue and powder fouling.
Keeping it off of plastic is very important, and the plastic safe stuff just means it's not immediately going to melt down the plastic, you have a few minutes to wipe/blow it dry.
For a MkII Ruger there's no other way that I've found to quickly blow out the residue at the range so that you can keep shooting when the pistol starts fouling up and jamming after a brick or two in a single day.
I've been using the stuff for about 15 years to clean powder residue and powder fouling.
Keeping it off of plastic is very important, and the plastic safe stuff just means it's not immediately going to melt down the plastic, you have a few minutes to wipe/blow it dry.
For a MkII Ruger there's no other way that I've found to quickly blow out the residue at the range so that you can keep shooting when the pistol starts fouling up and jamming after a brick or two in a single day.
Re: Brake parts cleaner
Remember that any residue left over from brake cleaners, carb cleaners and paint removers can be highly toxic, especially after they are burnt off like welding a bolt handle on. These fumes can effect your nervous system and internal organs (kidneys, liver,etc.)and can even result in death just from one little whiff.
Remember that any residue left over from brake cleaners, carb cleaners and paint removers can be highly toxic, especially after they are burnt off like welding a bolt handle on. These fumes can effect your nervous system and internal organs (kidneys, liver,etc.)and can even result in death just from one little whiff.
Re: Brake parts cleaner
Remember when spraying out & around internal mechanisms to re-oil the surfaces that require a little lubrication.
Many years ago when I was shooting IPSC my brother cleaned his 1911 Colt Gold Cup by just spraying everything out. That includes the mag well & trigger areas. After a couple of dozen rounds guess who had to visit the back of my Blazer so I could take it apart and lube it for him. The trigger pull went from 4 pounds to 14 pounds and felt like it was full of gravel.
The stuff is wonderful if you use it RIGHT. Like stated above. use extreme caution around plastic parts.
Remember when spraying out & around internal mechanisms to re-oil the surfaces that require a little lubrication.
Many years ago when I was shooting IPSC my brother cleaned his 1911 Colt Gold Cup by just spraying everything out. That includes the mag well & trigger areas. After a couple of dozen rounds guess who had to visit the back of my Blazer so I could take it apart and lube it for him. The trigger pull went from 4 pounds to 14 pounds and felt like it was full of gravel.
The stuff is wonderful if you use it RIGHT. Like stated above. use extreme caution around plastic parts.
Re: Brake parts cleaner
I use it from time to time and for the right application it works well. I use starting fluid more often as I always keep some on hand for old motors. I would think that all the same warnings would apply for it also.
Ether's the bomb (pun intended). Just another way to do the same thing...
I use it from time to time and for the right application it works well. I use starting fluid more often as I always keep some on hand for old motors. I would think that all the same warnings would apply for it also.
Ether's the bomb (pun intended). Just another way to do the same thing...
Re: Brake parts cleaner
Used the carb and choke cleaner as well with the same results. Followed up with what others have already said here: having the air compressor handy to blow out the small parts, lubricate after, avoid the plastic.
Used the carb and choke cleaner as well with the same results. Followed up with what others have already said here: having the air compressor handy to blow out the small parts, lubricate after, avoid the plastic.
