Like most here, I've got a can of CLP and a handful of bore brushes and cleaning patches. But the stuff doesn't smell too great, and it's probably not the best stuff to breathe in.
I've seen some speak highly of Mobil V-Twin 20/50, as a long term gun oil, and that got me thinking about alternatives.
Lemon juice is cheap and acidic enough to be a solvent. Vinegar is also a safe and inexpensive cleaner. I doubt either of these two substances is going to eat through metal any more than the solvent in CLP. Nothing I see says to avoid either these two substances in combination with chrome, though I have seen both recommended to clean it. And, I would lubricate with regular oil so this mix wouldn't be sitting undiluted for too long. Thoughts?
I've seen some speak highly of Mobil V-Twin 20/50, as a long term gun oil, and that got me thinking about alternatives.
Lemon juice is cheap and acidic enough to be a solvent. Vinegar is also a safe and inexpensive cleaner. I doubt either of these two substances is going to eat through metal any more than the solvent in CLP. Nothing I see says to avoid either these two substances in combination with chrome, though I have seen both recommended to clean it. And, I would lubricate with regular oil so this mix wouldn't be sitting undiluted for too long. Thoughts?