My Cylinder is aggrivating my anal retentiveness

October 10, 2002 19:41

I have a S&W 356 mag. Model 66 SS. The front of the cylinder is accumulating quite a bit of stain from powder. It seems like I have no trouble keeping the rest of the parts clean but scrubbing hard even with the bristles isn't getting it all off. Any suggestions?

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11 comments

leeblackman

October 10, 2002 19:49
Maybe let the solvent ur using soak longer before brushing it. I use MPro-7 on mine, and spray and let that baby sit for a while, then come back and spray some more, then brush and wipe clean, it there's any left I just repeat the process. U may have to also use a lead remover, cause sometimes its not powder residue, but lead from the unjacketed back of the bullet.

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rsnyder55

October 10, 2002 21:06
Use Flitz metal polish. It works great for this type of problem. It can also be used on blue finished guns and wont remove the bluing.
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punchie

October 11, 2002 02:05
I will second the use of Flitz. Have also used it to lightly buff out problem areas in pre 1900 nickle plating with good results.

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gravedigger

October 11, 2002 13:54
Hey guys, where do I get Flitz? I'm having the same problem with my Ruger GP-100 in SS.

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charliec

October 11, 2002 15:18
Sometimes an eraser will take it off.

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101AIRBORNE

October 11, 2002 16:31
Flitz sold by Brownells is an excellent product. Also ss wool works great.
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Reloader

October 11, 2002 17:44
Many companies make a Lead wipe cloth.
Kleen Bore's Lead Away for one will do the job without brushing.
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idsman75

October 11, 2002 18:06
Anyone ever try Turtle Wax when the gun is new (assuming it's stainless)?
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grizzclaw

October 11, 2002 18:14
I use SOS pads.

Thanks, Grizztribefans@sssnet.com
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Spring Creek

October 11, 2002 18:41
Flitz does work and without abrasiveness.
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rameleni1

October 11, 2002 18:48
If you cleaned it the best you can, just leave it alone. I have the same problem with my .357. I bought a cloth, my gundealer said would take this out, and it didn't work. I'm not going to use any abrasive cleaner on it. More damage will be done, than the blackness left.

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