How to Use Non-Chlorinated Brake Kleen for Cleaning a Gun
Cleaning a gun is a relatively simple process when you get right down to it. All you need is some free time, a few good tools, some gun oil, and a bottle of cleaning solvent. Most gun owners prefer using cleaning solvent specifically designed for use with firearms, but for the gun owner on a budget, a bottle of non-chlorinated Brake Kleen--a popular brand of break cleaner--can function just as well, provided you follow one or two extra steps to make sure you don't damage your weapon.
Instructions
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Disassemble your gun--if it is a semi-automatic pistol--or unload and lock open the gun--if it is a rifle or a revolver--to prepare for cleaning.
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Open the bottle of non-chlorinated Brake Kleen and dip your bore brush into the cleaning liquid.
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Insert and push the bore brush down the barrel of the gun. The brush will turn naturally in your hand due to the rifling of the barrel, so do not try to fight it. Push the brush down the full length of the barrel, then pull it out again.
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Take your clean cloth--it should be no bigger then a 1 1/2 by 1 1/2 inch square--and dip it into the Brake Kleen. Use your metal rod to push this down the length of the barrel until it comes out the other end.
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Take two dry clean cloths and push them down the length of the barrel one at a time to soak up any excess Brake Kleen fluid that may remain in the barrel after application.
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Pour a small amount of gun oil onto a clean cloth and push this through the barrel of the gun several times with the metal rod.
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Clean the rest of the gun as you normally would.
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Tips & Warnings
It is very important that you oil the inside of the barrel well. Because Brake Kleen is not specifically formulated for use on guns, there is an increased chance of rust or corrosion if the gun is not oiled properly.
References
- Photo Credit gun image by dinostock from Fotolia.com
