Cleaning and wipe down?

[NEAirGunner]

Hey guys,

I was wondering what the go-to spray/chemical/cleaner is to give my rifles a good wipe down. All of my rifles are synthetic (so far) and I hate seeing the oily handprints on my rifles. I use a microfiber towel but it doesn't always get the job done to my liking. What are you guys using? Thanks!

 

[pdxFrank]

#ad what I use. i've since started buying silicone in "bulk" and making my own.



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[Twinkees_n_Pb]

Very lightly, Ballistol-sprayed-on microfiber cloth... wipe down her down before I put back in storage/shelf. Overall keep it simple.

 

[Ezana4CE]

I’ve been using Ballistol as well. 

 

[Kgphotos]

Ballistol here too. I spray lightly on a cloth and then wipe down the rifle. Then wipe rifle again with a dry cloth.

 

[Baldone]

Ballistol here too. I spray lightly on a cloth and then wipe down the rifle. Then wipe rifle again with a dry cloth.

The same

 

[dizzums]

i try not to oil, clean, or work on my guns with the stock on ... that said, the procedure thats been working out for me a long time is to use air venturi metophilic oil to treat JUST the metal on guns occasionally and when new from corrosion avoiding any plastic or rubber and then when dry as part of regular maintenance keeping them wiped down with silicone oil which is easy to keep wiped off and even on everything .. 'any' other types of oils ive found to cause some kind of issues on air guns ..

 

[shoot44]

I like a cleaned ripped up old cotton T-shirt. As far as wipe down chemicals - a lot of people use wax instead of oil.

Do a search for the preferred types.

 

[klentz]

I'm a long time Ballistol user too. Works on wood and metal. I keep a rag that has been lightly soaked in Ballistol in a zip lock and use that constantly for airguns and powder burners.

 

[Hynzie]

i have some BALLISTOL wipe"s they work the best for me just like a wet nap ,then rag the rifle down with a clean T SHIRT ..paper towels leave behind gunk try to avoid using them ,,im pretty sure BALLISTOL comes in a liquid and a aerosol spray ,,i also use the spray it seems easier PAT

 

[elh0102]

It sounds like you are asking about wiping down the exterior of the rifle and stock, not internal cleaning or lubrication. If so, it doesn't much mater what you use. Assuming some of the steel surfaces are subject to rust, just use something appropriate, Ballistol ,FP-10, Breakfree, etc. Regarding hand prints on a synthetic stock, try lightly dampening your towel. I can't say for sure, I've never been much concerned with the surface of a synthetic stock, I figure that's why it's synthetic!

 

[Cannonball]

I have been using FrogLube for the past few years and I haven’t found anything better for my needs.

 

[MadKatt]

100% silicone impregnated cloth or ballistol same as others.

 

[BackStop]

I buy cheap micro-fiber cloths for lots of purposes. I also buy spray silicone lubricant for lots of purposes.

For wipe down of my AG and PBs, I simply spray one of those new clean cloths with (CRC Heavy Duty Silicone Spray from Walmart is what I use most of the time, but even WD40 works fine) the lubricant and saturate it. Allow time for the volatile aerosol accelerants to evaporate and place that cloth in a plastic zip lock bag. Then I use that for the final wipe down on all of my CLEAN guns and ONLY use it for that purpose replacing it in the plastic zip lock bag when not being used. I replenish it once or twice a year with silicone spray.

This has worked very well for me for over 40 years. YMMV

Kerry

 

[Mr.H]

Birchwood Casey, maker of Thru-Oil makes a product now called Barricade (previously named Sheath) that's intended to protect metal and remove fingerprints. Awesome product!