Cleaning Guns With Camo Finish

Fairlane66

January 12, 2015 15:47

I recently bought my first shotgun with a camo finish, a Winchester SX-3. The manual warns not to use cleaners that could damage the finish, but it doesn't provide a list of cleaners to avoid. I mainly use Hoppes #9 and Rem-Oil. Which cleaners are on the approved list and which ones should I avoid? I'd hate to bugger up the finish by using something I shouldn't. Thanks in advance.

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  charliemeyer007

  January 12, 2015 16:07

  From the owner manual page 32.
  http://www.winchesterguns.com/customerservice/ownersmanuals/
  
  Ballistol might be a good choice. http://www.ballistol.com/
  
  Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions
  NOTICE! PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING
  IN FORMATION BE FORE CLEANING YOUR FIREARM.
  Cleaning Parts With Special Finishes
  Be especially careful when cleaning firearms with
  camouflage, Dura-Touchr Armor Coating and other
  special finishes. Always prevent these surfaces from
  coming in contact with cleaning solvents, barrel scrubbers
  and other strong chemicals. It is preferable to clean these
  surfaces with a lightweight gun oil containing no solvents
  or with a damp cloth and mild dish soap (be sure to keep
  water out of the action). When cleaning your firearm's
  bore and action, protect the external finishes from any
  contact with chemicals used. Also avoid any contact
  between external finishes and other strong chemicals
  like those found in DEET-containing insect repellents,
  sunscreens, etc. Damage to camouflage, Dura-Touch
  and other finishes caused by chemicals is irreversible
  and not repairable

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  perry shooter

  January 12, 2015 17:03

  I use Ballistol on every thing it will clean but not damage all leather Wood and metals. is BIO DEGRADABLE Non TOXIC

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