WayneConrad
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I just got my first cosmo-covered rifle, a "like new" Yugo SKS from AIM Surplus. Looks like I'm going to get my initiation as a collector by having to remove the sticky, gooey stuff.
I've read about oven baking, back yard baking, power purple, gasoline, mineral spirits, steam cleaners, hot water, and dishwashers ( ). My favorite method would be to give it to dad and let him do it, but he declined. Go figure.
Even after all this reading, I have a question:
Is there a finish under that cosmoline? Is it worth keeping? If so, what methods of cosmo removal will preserve the finish rather than remove it? I don't want to go at it with the Power Purple if a gentler method should be used on this rifle.
I've read about oven baking, back yard baking, power purple, gasoline, mineral spirits, steam cleaners, hot water, and dishwashers ( ). My favorite method would be to give it to dad and let him do it, but he declined. Go figure.
Even after all this reading, I have a question:
Is there a finish under that cosmoline? Is it worth keeping? If so, what methods of cosmo removal will preserve the finish rather than remove it? I don't want to go at it with the Power Purple if a gentler method should be used on this rifle.