is there a chemical you guys are using to wash gun parts in a parts washer?
Will it harm painted surfaces?
Will it harm painted surfaces?
Gunsmithing parts washer solvents
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Re: parts washer solvents
Everyone likes Simple Green because its safe on hands, finishes, and is environmentally friendly.
Everyone likes Simple Green because its safe on hands, finishes, and is environmentally friendly.
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I use mineral spirits.
Stinky, makes your hands look like you play in an ashtray, but it sure scrubs the funk off.
Prolly not a good idea on painted stuff though.
I use mineral spirits.
Stinky, makes your hands look like you play in an ashtray, but it sure scrubs the funk off.
Prolly not a good idea on painted stuff though.
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I've used mineral spirits. But it's hell on your skin. Probably gives you cancer.
I've used mineral spirits. But it's hell on your skin. Probably gives you cancer.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: damoncali</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've used mineral spirits. But it's hell on your skin. Probably gives you cancer.</div></div>
what doesnt.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: damoncali</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've used mineral spirits. But it's hell on your skin. Probably gives you cancer.</div></div>
what doesnt.
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Mineral spirits is the defacto standard in the auto industry. SafetyKleen etc.
Mineral spirits is the defacto standard in the auto industry. SafetyKleen etc.
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if the part is a solid metal piece with no rubber or plastic i use paint thiner or its weaker friend mineral spirits. i have use gasoline before but wouldn't recommend it because it reeks terribly,works great but reeks.
if the part is a solid metal piece with no rubber or plastic i use paint thiner or its weaker friend mineral spirits. i have use gasoline before but wouldn't recommend it because it reeks terribly,works great but reeks.
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