Gun Scrubber - Opinions

[davidkachel]

Bought a can of Gun Scrubber yesterday, seems to work pretty well trying it out this morning, but I'd like to get the opinions of others please before I get too carried away with it.

[lew1]

I have used it at times with no problems. Just remember to oil every part, especially internal parts, that the gun scrubber compound touched.

[policeluger]

I use it by the case in my gun shop, you can not over do it, BUT it will turn some plastic parts sticky/melted, so if in question do a small inside test patch....and as it removes all oil, remember to oil parts/guns afterwards

[davidkachel]

I have a pattern I follow with "new" guns...
I field strip (sometimes further if indicated) them, remove the grips, and scrub them down with Knight's Black Powder Solvent and hot water, just as if they were BP weapons. Then I blow them out with air and repeat if necessary. Rinsing them off, lots of black and brown crud goes down the sink. Then I oil em up with WD-40 to the point of absurdity, reassemble, wipe down and put away.
With the Gun Scrubber, I used it first, had a lot of crud in the sink, then resorted to my usual routine which then left only a little gray water. So the Gun Scrubber didn't get everything, but it sure got close.
I think I may use my old methods for "new" guns, but resort to the Gun Scrubber for weapons I'm cleaning for a "second" time.
I did notice that the Gun Scrubber burned my skin right where my wedding band is. Only slightly, but odd.

[azlaw]

Great stuff. I use ordinary automotive brake cleaner. $1 a can on sale vs $4 a can for GunScrubber. Some people's skin is sensitive to it. Also, it turns out that Walther PPK plastic grips will disolve readily in it - ask me how I know this... so you might want to check its effect on any plastics or wood finish that you propose to use it on.

Also keep in mind that this stuff *completely* removes all oil and grease, leaving your metal defenseless to humidity. You need to apply a trace of oil or silicone (WD-40 is good) after you use it.

H

[Ron Smith]

W-D 40 isn't an oil. It's a water displacer W-D. And will evaporate faster than oil, so it's a good idea to use a coat of good quality oil also.

Ron

[thegundude]

Ditto to what Ron said. I've had WD-40 ruin guns that I assumed were protected by it. Always use a high quality gun oil for protection. I like RemOil because I can spray it inside of the nooks and crannies.

I use the heck out of Gun Scrubber, also by the case.

[lugerholsterrepair]

I have used common oderless paint thinner for years. Does an excellent job when you bathe pistol parts in it. Dries immediately when hit with compressed air. I even reuse it..Pour it back in the jug and the dark black settles in the bottom. Helps with enviromental problems if you don't throw it out. I have never bathed plastic grips in it as I remove all grips befor cleaning but I don't think paint thinner would damage them. Best thing about it..a gallon is around 6 bucks.
Good comments by all though...
One other thing about cleaning guns, my good Friend Jack Hiles showed me about Bore Snakes. If you have never tried one you will be amazed at not only how well they work but at how easy they are to use.
Jerry Burney

[Luke]

Not familiar with GunScrubber, but it sounds a lot like BreakFree PowderBlast. I use PowderBlast on any newly acquired gun, allow it to dry for a few minutes, then apply a liberal coat of BreakFree CLP.

The PowderBlast does not appear to have a detrimental effects on any of the parts and does a thorough cleaning job.

Luke

[Ron Smith]

We use and sell Gun Scrubber at the shop. It works very well. Just don't let it sit on your skin very long. It will make the skin peel. I got some under my wedding band one time, couldn't get it off fast enough, it hurt.

On the other hand, a wedding band can be painful under any number of circumstances.

One more word of caution about W-D 40. It will remove nickel plating. I saw a plated S&W Mod. 27 cylinder that had been soaked overnight in a bowl of W-D 40, half of the plating had peeled.

Ron

[c3006]

Rubbermaid makes a citrus degreaser that works really well,the keep it at ou local co-op and it is reasonably priced. clint

[policeluger]

well Jerry sorta opened the door so here goes, I have for over 30 years used a cleaning mixture of approx 60% paint thinner and 40% Hoppes #9 in my cleaning tank, and it works great.....

[Shawn v. Il.]

Hello all ,
I use Gun Scrubber all the time and I concur that it works vey well . After using Hoppes #9 , then flush with Gun Scrubber , I then saturate the gun in PB Blaster Penetrating catalyst. The PB does not evaporated and it lubricates all the hard to get to places .
Regards,
Shawn Grear

[John F.]

Gun Scrubber works very well, but DO be careful not to get it onto your skin. Any of the fast-drying solvents tend to be very good at penetrating the skin, and are harmful to the liver/kidneys. As a former Organ Transplant Coordinator, I can assure you that you really, really DO want all your organs to still be functioning when you shuffle off this mortal coil.
Hope this helps,
John

[thegundude]

Originally posted by John F.
you that you really, really DO want all your organs to still be functioning when you shuffle off this mortal coil.

Mine is more like a mortal pretzel...