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I have used Ballistol for at least 10 yrs
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12-30-2015, 08:43 AM | #4 | ||||||
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I like Preserve, gary
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12-30-2015, 07:10 PM | #5 | ||||||
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I received a copy from an old thread from, back in 2007 I believe. It was a recipe for the French polish that Parker used on their stocks. It was a mixture of Zinsser Bulls eye Shelac and boiled linseed oil. I will try to find the copy in my "stuff' and pass it on to you.
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Thanks for all the replies, I'll continue to listen! Mitch |
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12-31-2015, 04:48 PM | #7 | ||||||
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Acetone quickly removes oil based finishes including the French polish used by Parker. Most experienced Parker and vintage gun collectors urge simply cleaning the stock with a washcloth and dilute Dawn or other detergent to clean off the dirt and oil and then applying a wax. Some like Renaissance Wax, others Johnsons, others Meguires.
This is to maintain the existing good finish and should not be confused with establishing a finish. |
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12-31-2015, 04:49 PM | #8 | ||||||
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William,
I have never used acetone on any gun stocks. In my past experiences with acetone I would say it would cut through the finish that is already there. My hammer gun, that I just purchased a dew months ago, I used mineral spirits and 0000 steel wool. Did not seem to destroy what finish was left on the stock. The mixture I mentioned before is very easy to use. tape off the checkering and wipe it on with a soft cloth. It dries almost instantly. The more you put on, the newer the stock looks. Meaning a deeper looking finish. I tried to keep mine from not looking too new since the rest of the gun is all original. I will put the mixing instructions for you if you would like to try it. As for care, the lemon oil mentioned earlier in the thread is a good choice. I just use a Remington cloth and that seems to work well. Take care. Tom |
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In 2006 Lawrence Del Grego advised me to use Rem Oil on all surfaces, wood and metal
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Thanks for all the input & advice |
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Thanks for all the input & advice
and here's hoping we all have a happy new year !!
Mitch NW Arkansas |
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