Buckshot Bear Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Birchwood Casey gun scrubber Great stuff....but is there anything cheaper that is just as good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Non chlorinated brake cleaner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 22 minutes ago, Sarge said: Non chlorinated brake cleaner. This^^^ Be sure it is non-chlorinated. Chlorinated solvents when mixed with water create hydrochloric acid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted October 18, 2022 Author Share Posted October 18, 2022 Cheers guys....Appreciated !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Simple question; why do you want something else? Gunscrubber works, is designed to be used on guns, and is safe to use. Trying to use something that's not really made for use on guns, and has the potential to accidentally create a dangerous reaction seems to be to not be worth the trouble. And when you consider that our guns can cost us literally thousands of dollars, is Gunscrubber really all that expensive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 I tried the non chlorinated brake cleaner from Auto Zone and left finger prints in the finish of my stock. Seems to have solvents that Gun Scrubber doesn't. Noticed it quick enough to avert major damage. Also the pressing was a bit much. JMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting Bull Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Shooter Lube Love this stuff. Works great without all the noxious fumes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCandless Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 30 minutes ago, Eyesa Horg said: I tried the non chlorinated brake cleaner from Auto Zone and left finger prints in the finish of my stock. Seems to have solvents that Gun Scrubber doesn't. Noticed it quick enough to avert major damage. Also the pressing was a bit much. JMHO I keep non chlorinated brake cleaner on the shelf for cleaning glop out of disassembled old guns. I use it on the metal parts only. With the nozzle straw on, it's great for cleaning ancient grunge out of Marlin extractor tunnels in the bolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 I have to agree on the Marlin extractor for sure. I now remove all furniture first!, if I use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 2 hours ago, Shooting Bull said: Shooter Lube Love this stuff. Works great without all the noxious fumes. Out of curiosity, does it affect wood finishes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bob Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 https://slip2000.com/collections/cleaners All of their cleaners have preformed well for me , I use allot of the 725 and carbon killer. I understand the desire to save money but I have never understood not using cleaners, oils and grease that are intended for firearms. Using brake cleaners, and automotive oils and grease is just inviting trouble for very little cost savings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 3 hours ago, Eyesa Horg said: I tried the non chlorinated brake cleaner from Auto Zone and left finger prints in the finish of my stock. Seems to have solvents that Gun Scrubber doesn't. Noticed it quick enough to avert major damage. Also the pressing was a bit much. JMHO You must be buying the expensive stuff. I buy the cheapest that I can find. Never had a problem with it affecting finish. Chlorinated yes, but never with non-chlorinated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting Bull Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Hendo said: Out of curiosity, does it affect wood finishes? Not that I've noticed. But then again, I haven't really gotten much if any on wood parts. My pistols don't have wood grips and I only use it on the inside of the barrels of my shotgun after they've been removed so it doesn't come anywhere near wood in those two cases. With rifle I'm sure I do get a little bit on the fore end as I'm cleaning the barrel and action but it's not much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 I was cleaning my Marlin and could feel my fingers sticking to the wood. Rubbed hard with a dry cloth and all the finger marks disappeared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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