Ruger Preservative removal

Joe Drees

November 22, 2018 03:48

I bought my first new pistol in a long time yesterday, a Ruger Mk IV stainless. There is a sticky preservative on it, especially the magazines. Can anyone recommend the best way to remove it ? Thanks!

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  charliemeyer007

  November 22, 2018 04:08

  I suspect any good solvent will cut just fine. Take it apart, wipe with dampen cloth, or scrub with a wet brush. I like Shooter's Choice. All my stainless stuff gets lubed with Rig Stainless + grease to help prevent galling. I would also suggest while its apart to LIGHTLY stone the working surfaces to remove the burrs.
  
  Check the inside of the magazines and do the follower edges too.

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  David Nunn

  November 22, 2018 06:21

  Gibbs. Cleans, lubricates, protects, and removes nasty gunk.

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  62fuelie

  November 22, 2018 10:26

  I have found that brake cleaner works well, you just have to be sure to apply a fresh coat of lube as it leaves the metal dry.

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  Kenneth Stuart

  November 22, 2018 15:21

  Use something mild like WD40 to wipe it down first and see if that works.

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  He Dog

  November 23, 2018 04:04

  Bore Tech Eliminator is my go to. Then CLP for lube.

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  tsr1965

  November 30, 2018 02:56

  I use a good solvent, or brake cleaner, then head straight for the G-96

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