16 May
2003
16 May
'03
2:04 a.m.
Mail List wrote:
Yes, but the previous paragraph was about the kinder
and gentler
alcohol / comet cleanser paste. Just requires mucho more elbow
grease.
Which may scratch painted metal, since comet is an abrasive.
I'd bet the comet is similar to your Hoppe's
Powder, but
not being a specialty product, probably is lower in cost, and being
found in every grocery store, more readily available.
I doubt that an abrasive is a common gun cleaning recommendation.
Once you've tried it and gotten comfortable with
the acetone technique, ie.
learned when it might work for you, and how to go about it, etc. It doesn't
really damage an item, it just modifies it. Smooth finish plastic is all
right
too.
Not when it is surrounded by texture.
And clean is better than all marked up.
Not when the cleaning is destructive. Besides there are alternatives
that will clean and not be destructive.
Try 3M's Adhesive remover. It's an auto body shop product.
Chad Fernandez
Michigan, USA