BCRider
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I've read from those that say they have used both that Gun Scrubber is the same as brake cleaner. I've not found or used a can of it so I can't personally comment on that aspect.
I would assume, unless the label says different, that "Gun Scrubber" is a full on degreaser that will strip any and all oil films away from the metal. So unless something on the label says that it leaves a light rust resistant oil or wax film thanks to some additive in the solvent that you need to do a full on oiling job on anywhere you use it.
Joe, I hope you realize that the detergent or other cleaning agent you use in the water is also stripping away any and all oils internally as well as the fouling in the shooting part of the gun. A "quick wipe down" is not going to replace the oil needed by the internals of the action. For that you'll want a quick shot of a spray oil of some form followed by a quick shot of compressed air on low to blow out the excess. I'd also want to use compressed air on such things as the cylinder ejector area to blow out water from the sliding internals. If you're already doing that then fine. But your reply suggested otherwise. In fact in the form you posted it's a recipe for rust due to trapped water/cleaner in tight spots that won't dry away easily.
On semi autos much of the action is more exposed and would respond well to US cleaning then blowing out and spray oil. But there's a few tighter spots on revolvers that demand more attention when they get soaked in water such as a dip into a US cleaner. The ejector assembly and crane pivot being two of those just for starters.
I would assume, unless the label says different, that "Gun Scrubber" is a full on degreaser that will strip any and all oil films away from the metal. So unless something on the label says that it leaves a light rust resistant oil or wax film thanks to some additive in the solvent that you need to do a full on oiling job on anywhere you use it.
joem1945 said:For all my guns I remove the grips and put it in a sonic cleaner. 15 mins later it's clean everywhere. A quick wipe down and done.
Joe, I hope you realize that the detergent or other cleaning agent you use in the water is also stripping away any and all oils internally as well as the fouling in the shooting part of the gun. A "quick wipe down" is not going to replace the oil needed by the internals of the action. For that you'll want a quick shot of a spray oil of some form followed by a quick shot of compressed air on low to blow out the excess. I'd also want to use compressed air on such things as the cylinder ejector area to blow out water from the sliding internals. If you're already doing that then fine. But your reply suggested otherwise. In fact in the form you posted it's a recipe for rust due to trapped water/cleaner in tight spots that won't dry away easily.
On semi autos much of the action is more exposed and would respond well to US cleaning then blowing out and spray oil. But there's a few tighter spots on revolvers that demand more attention when they get soaked in water such as a dip into a US cleaner. The ejector assembly and crane pivot being two of those just for starters.