gunk removal
Have a Colt Python that some time past I used WD40 for lube. (I know, I know I'm an idiot). Now, a beautifully silky action is now "sticky".
What would be the best way to restore, back to the orginal condition?[V]
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What would be the best way to restore, back to the orginal condition?[V]
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I'd send it to the factory and let them get it back to where it should be 0 -
I'd try spraying it liberally with CLP Break-Free.
Neal0 -
Cornflk,
I'm sure the factory would do a superb job (as long as it got there and back safely), but I'm more of a "hands-on" guy when possible (like to handle my equip, plus I'm cheap). I'd start by removing the grips, and give it a good spraying with BreakFree CLP. Let it sit an hour or longer if needed, then wipe down. Repeat overnight if necessary. Allow enough time for the CLP to drain from the internals before re-attaching grips. Usually does a good job of cleaning up and preserving blued firearms. Another more aggressive cleaning process would be using GunScrubber or brake cleaner to remove the WD 40, then lubricating with BreakFree or gun oil. If using this process, test on a small internal area of the grip to be sure it does not harm your blue. Good Luck!
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CLP is good stuff but My old man picked up a can of '' Action Blaster'' by tetra and it seems to be a little better, he found it beside of the clp in walmart.
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CLP is great but a tad expensive. I would remove the grip panels and imerse the entire gun in mineral spirits, allowing it to soak for between several hours and overnight, dependent on your opinion of how gummed up it is. Next, use a nylon brush or toothbrush and get busy scrubbing everything you can get to. Lastly, use a can of compressed air (not the compressor in the garage...that will have a tendency to blow humid air into the works and REALLY screw you up)and blow the remaining internal solvent out. Keep in mind that if the front sight is painted or the rear has a white/red/orange outline, REMOVE them before dumping the gun into the mineral spirits; it likely won't hurt this stuff anyway, but better to err on the side of caution. Why buy CLP when you can get a gallon of MS for a few bucks?
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The best process that I have found for my weapons is to strip the gun down (for the python, remove the grips), use any of the pressurized gun cleaner sprays, using the small "straw nozzle," then wash the gun down totally with denatured alcohol, using a brush to make sure that all parts are cleaned of all oil based lube. Let the gun air and dry. I recommend the use of a dry lube, like TW25B to then lube the gun. Whatever you use, other than WD40, make sure you coat all of the internal parts then wipe it down again.
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i would just spray the crap out of it with brake cleaner or gun scrubber. i dont really see any need to lube the internal workings of a revolver. 0
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