Degreasing parts

[Pilgrim]

Will Acetone safely work to degrease/remove skin oils from ML builds? I have a barrel with Jax black that I want to adjust the color. I have handled it and need to clean it first. What should I use?

Respectfully
TerryC

 

[FlinterNick]

I use an ultrasonic with gun degreaser

 

[Pilgrim]

I use an ultrasonic with gun degreaser

I wish I had that option.

Thank you
TerryC

 

[Polecat_Tom]

I have used Acetone and had success.

 

[FlinterNick]

I wish I had that option.

Thank you
TerryC

You have that option, $50 at harbor freight, its worth it when you have a muzzle. Loader to clean often.

 

[rchas]

Acetone will work fine. Slop it on good with some cotton balls. Get some chemical resistant gloves, too, to keep finger prints off the barrel and save your skin!

 

[fishmusic]

Agreed, Acetone will work fine. I have used it to degrease barrels before rust browning. Use gloves and PURE cotton balls. Some come with polyester and will leave the dissolved poly on the barrel. No Bueno!

 

[Flintandsteel]

A simple wash with 409 and water will take off any skin oil, and not damage your finish.
Continue with your finish.

 

[necchi]

Will Acetone safely work to degrease/remove skin oils from ML builds?

Yes, but "safely" is the key word,, just be sure to wear/use proper protection for your hands, and have good ventilation.
Denatured Alcohol works well also,, same gig,, safely handing these products is important.

 

[2 shots]

brake parts cleaner

 

[Pilgrim]

Yes, but "safely" is the key word,, just be sure to wear/use proper protection for your hands, and have good ventilation.
Denatured Alcohol works well also,, same gig,, safely handing these products is important.

I wore gloves and had proper ventilation. Thank you for your interest in my post.

TerryC

 

[TDM]

If you really want yo go all out, I'd recommend putting on your latex gloves, then warm/hot soapy water first. Then your choice of acetone, denatured alcohol, or 91%-100% rubbing alcohol, or non-cloranated brake fluid. Any of those work, I personally prefer denatured alcohol. I use white paper towels to apply, but cotton would be great. The main thing is to keep the gloves on. Have a dowel in your vise with a tapered rap of tape to plug the end when you slip it on after decreasing.

 

[Ajgall]

I’ve used brake cleaner and carburetor cleaner with good results.

 

[7of7]

Denatured alcohol.
Have a few on hand..
Wet one with the alcohol wipe the area, then wipe it dry. Do not let the alcohol evaporate, if you do, all the contaminates will remain.
Do this a couple of times, after both are remaining clean. ( if the rags are showing any form of contaminates)
Then, you will have a surface that is clean.
I was a certified fuel tank sealer for the largest aircraft manufacturer that isn’t Airbus. Surface adhesion requires a perfectly clean surface the same as any form of bluing requires.

 

[Pilgrim]

I’ve used brake cleaner and carburetor cleaner with good results.

I thought about that. I have it in my outbuilding. I wasn't sure if it would leave a residue behind? I use it to clean most things on my vehicles and tractor, but that ain't my Kibler. Now I know for future use. Thank you.

Respectfully
TerryC

 

[Pilgrim]

Denatured alcohol.
Have a few on hand..
Wet one with the alcohol wipe the area, then wipe it dry. Do not let the alcohol evaporate, if you do, all the contaminates will remain.
Do this a couple of times, after both are remaining clean. ( if the rags are showing any form of contaminates)
Then, you will have a surface that is clean.
I was a certified fuel tank sealer for the largest aircraft manufacturer that isn’t Airbus. Surface adhesion requires a perfectly clean surface the same as any form of bluing requires.

Great description thank you.

Respectfully
TerryC

 

[LME]

Will Acetone safely work to degrease/remove skin oils from ML builds? I have a barrel with Jax black that I want to adjust the color. I have handled it and need to clean it first. What should I use?

Respectfully
TerryC

Acetone is my go to degreaser! It is probably one of the safest products of this type you can get? One does need to protect eyes and lungs. If you are going to use it only 30 minutes or so you need no protective gloves. With prolonged use of acetone make sure you use gloves. When grease sees acetone coming it jumps out of the way! LOL!

 

[Pilgrim]

Acetone is my go to degreaser! It is probably one of the safest products of this type you can get? One does need to protect eyes and lungs. If you are going to use it only 30 minutes or so you need no protective gloves. With prolonged use of acetone make sure you use gloves. When grease sees acetone coming it jumps out of the way! LOL!

Thank you, I used it last night, and everything seemed to work fine. I will continue after church today.

Respectfully

 

[hapEcat]

Purple Power is an excellent water based degreaser. Spray on, let sit 10-15min wash off with water.

 

[Frontstuffer3491]

What you might try on a test piece of metal would be to use acetone to lift the oils off the surface then ethyl alcohol to evaporate all those lifted contaminates. Be sure to test this out first before you go to the firearm.