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  1. 12-12-2009, 3:37 PM #16
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    I use Kerosene and #0000 steel wool, followed by Mother's Mag Wheel Polish and a good paste wax.
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  2. 12-12-2009, 6:33 PM #17
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    Well, it's already been settled, but I'll put my 2 cents in ennyhoo.

    Brake cleaner.
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  3. 12-12-2009, 6:37 PM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave Lehnert View Post
    Anyone ever try brake cleaner?
    It's pretty similar to the Birchwood Casey gun scrubber I use. Gun scrubber's not quite as harsh. It doesn't attack many plastics, is gentler on paint, etc. I've used Gun Scrubber as brake cleaner/degreaser, but I wouldn't let brake cleaner touch my guns
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  4. 12-13-2009, 7:03 PM #19
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    Kerosene is the preferred and best solvent for cosmoline. It will quickly cut through it and leaves a slight oily residue that protects paint and cast iron.
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  5. 12-13-2009, 9:05 PM #20
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    Well, it's already been settled, but I'll put my 2 cents in ennyhoo.

    Brake cleaner.
    That's another good one that I don't believe has been said. Cuts through anything and evaporates quickly.
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  6. 12-13-2009, 9:11 PM #21
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    It seems crazy to use something more expensive than necessary. Sounds like most any oil-based solvent works about the same. Which of mineral spirits, naptha, kerosene, etc.. which is the cheapest?

    Use whatever solvent is on hand or the least expensive.

    UNLESS...

    If you want to use $10+ per gallon WD40, brake cleaner or gun cleaner.

    How about trying my new, specially formulated, DeCosmoLizeIt!!!
    Only $25/gallon.

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  7. 12-13-2009, 9:19 PM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony Shea View Post
    That's another good one that I don't believe has been said. Cuts through anything and evaporates quickly.
    'Zackly-and it can be sprayed into tight places.
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  8. 12-13-2009, 9:37 PM #23
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    mineral spirits is what I used on mine, just let it set a few seconds, and the stuff wiped right off. Simple.
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