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Unread 06-27-2019, 06:20 AM   #11
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One of the few posting which has unanimity. I won't touch it
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I like to Clean my guns especially new purchases. we use an old battery operated ROTARY toothbrush with wd40 as a cleaning agent. This solvent is mild and cleans the grease , grime and worn in dirt out of the engraving as well as the screw slots leaving your gun CLEAN and sparkling without damaging the finish.
try it on a small area and buff with soft terry cloth.
I know you will be happy with this method as it really works great.
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I like to Clean my guns especially new purchases. we use an old battery operated ROTARY toothbrush with wd40 as a cleaning agent. This solvent is mild and cleans the grease , grime and worn in dirt out of the engraving as well as the screw slots leaving your gun CLEAN and sparkling without damaging the finish.
try it on a small area and buff with soft terry cloth.
I know you will be happy with this method as it really works great.
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your screw slots are very dirty.
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your screw slots are very dirty.
No follow-up punch lines, please!
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I have used Flitz Gun Wax (NOT Flitz Polish) to clean (and protect) actions of vintage doubles. Removes grime (impressive black stuff on a soft white cloth after lightly polishing) without removing case colors or shining up the metal.
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In the FAQs Section of the Home Page denatured alcohol is mentioned for cleaning grease and dirt from our guns.

Brand names are avoided there, but here is a list of liquid cleaners and/or protectants that I have noted individual Parker collectors have recommended.

Please feel free to challenge, add or comment:

Clenzoil
Ballistol
WD-40
Rem-oil
Hoppes #9 (inside, and one Member says out, too)
Barricade
G96
RIG
3- in- 1

And for the paste wax protectants:

Flitz (wax; not the polish)
Renaissance
Johnson
IBIZ

(The FAQs Section advises against automotive or synthetic waxes, as they contain abrasives and acids.)
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