Are these the same

[spleify]

So for a couple years now I have been using Birchwood Casey Gun Scrubber but lately I have been hearing folks talking about using brake cleaner. I have, and I can get 3M High Power Brake Cleaner (#8880) from work for a couple of bucks. So my question is, can I just use the brake cleaner with the same results. I do like the Birchwood Casey gun scrubber, but if I can save some money, I am all for it.

Thanks, and sorry if this is in the wrong forum, I didnt see a cleaning or maintenance forum.

 

[kk0g]

I doubt it's exactly the same stuff but brake cleaner works just as good for about 1/3-1/4 the cost. I've used it for years and it's never hurt any of my guns yet.

 

[Standing Wolf]

You need to be careful of chlorinated brake cleaner, which can adversely affect bluing.

 

[rcmodel]

Harm bluing?
Never seen that yet in 40 years of using it.

The only thing Brake Cleaner might harm is stock finish, & plastic parts like butt plates and grip caps.

Brake cleaner works fine for deep cleaning old guns.
Just the metal work though.
Don't get it on the stock, or plastic parts.

And use it outside in fresh air!

Indoors, I prefer WD-40 as a cheap crud cutting spray solvent.
The fumes won't give you liver cancer like brake cleaner.

rc

 

[hoghunting]

Thanks, rc. I was thinking the same thing.