Anyone use Birchwood Casey gun scrubber?

[drf]

I have been using this gun scrubber on all of my guns and WOW!does it strip the gun of any grease and fouling.. And dries to the touch inless than a minute.

My question is, this stuff is very potent. Has anyone ever had problems with the finish on there guns while using it or any other problems with it?

What are the steps you take while using this product and how often do you use it?Thanks drf

 

[Satch]

Casey gun scrubber

Use it on both my pistols and no problems with any finish or parts damage.Even used it to clean the 9MM reloading dies for the pistols.

 

[R.H. Lee]

If it is anything like other 'gun scrubbers', it's basically carburetor cleaner. Keep it away any plastic (grips, etc.) and watch out for any coated finishes, like on the Smith 642. And keep it away from wood. My experience with gun scrubbers is that it removes grease and oil, but does very little for carbon fouling.

 

[sm]

I use the CRC Brakleen in the red can .
It is less money and easier to run by NAPA ( where I get a break on price) or Bumper to Bumper Auto parts...depends on my travels.

Seems to me a Case of 12 only cost me ( $1.99 X12 = $23.88 ) then I got a price break , add tax...$20 bucks??? I guess all total .

With anything with long words and Chemical stuff on labels...use care, caution, plenty of fresh air...

 

[Black Snowman]

I've used it quite a bit. Plastic grips can be softenned by it. Some finishes are affected by it. If you're at all worried try it on a hidden spot 1st before hosing liberally.

I have recently switched to Break Free Powder Blast. Doesn't evaporate as fast but is much more pleasent smelling and does an amazing job of disolving cosmoline.

 

[George S.]

I use non-chlorinated brake parts cleaner that is available at any autoparts store. It's about one-third the cost of BC Gun Scrubber and the results are the same.

Just remember to use any of these products in a well-ventilated area and make sure there are no open flames nearby.

 

[wally]

Use auto parts brake cleaner, carb cleaner is much more aggressive and volitile, the O'Riely/HiLo house brand is generally the cheapest so its what I use.

If in doubt remove the grips first. CZ plastic grips are the only thing I've ran into on guns so far that has a problem with brake cleaner (or BC Gun Scrubber).

I'd not be surprised if carb cleaner was tough on polymer parts and wood finishes -- its purpose is to dissolve the gum that eventually polymizes out of gasoline. It certainly will eat the paint off your car.

--wally.

 

[tc300mag1]

Wallymart has non-chlorinated brake clean about around 1.57 a can good size can to works fine used it to hose down the frame on Hk and didnt effect it was leary at first.

As long as you keep it off wood or say hogue grips it will be fine

 

[Waitone]

In using brake cleaners, it is advisable to do it in the open air and to wear gloves of some description.

If brake mechanics do it, I think it a good idea for me to do it.

 

[Murphster]

I agree. It's pricey brake cleaner. I use the cheap stuff from Wal Mart.
P.S.: If you're ever tired of your CZ grips and looking for something to melt them with, take it from me, brake cleaner will do the trick. I'm pretty good at breaking things but that may be the fastest I ever ruined a set of grips.

While I have the podium, I'll second what Waitone said about gloves. I've gotten to where I wear disposable nitrile gloves whenever I clean firearms just to avoid contact with the chemicals.