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WD40 OK for nickel?
- Thread starter mvdemarco
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I know not to use Hoppes #9
Why not?
I would not suggest using WD40 on anything, much less a firearm.
WD40, when not cleaned off completely, can crystalize causing more problems that it fixes.
My family business is locksmithing and safes. I have worked on and off for my Dad for 30 years and have seen locks that the owners used WD40 on. The insides are torn up where the WD40 crystalized, the key was forced in anyway and caused huge gouges inside the keyway.
Anywho.... Don't have a good nickel cleaner suggestrion... sorry.
WD40, when not cleaned off completely, can crystalize causing more problems that it fixes.
My family business is locksmithing and safes. I have worked on and off for my Dad for 30 years and have seen locks that the owners used WD40 on. The insides are torn up where the WD40 crystalized, the key was forced in anyway and caused huge gouges inside the keyway.
Anywho.... Don't have a good nickel cleaner suggestrion... sorry.
Hoppes #9 has ammonia
(Not as much as some others bore cleaners, including Hoppes Benchrest.)
Nickel plating is usually applied over a base plate of copper, for better adhesion. If there are any nicks or worn spots in the nickel, the ammonia can seep under the nickel, into the copper, and cause the nickel to flake off.
I use CLP, Sheath or Rem Oil (in order of preference) to wipe down my one nickel gun, a Colt Govt. .380. Once a year or so, I polish the outside with Flitz and a handkerchief.
Regards.
(Not as much as some others bore cleaners, including Hoppes Benchrest.)
Nickel plating is usually applied over a base plate of copper, for better adhesion. If there are any nicks or worn spots in the nickel, the ammonia can seep under the nickel, into the copper, and cause the nickel to flake off.
I use CLP, Sheath or Rem Oil (in order of preference) to wipe down my one nickel gun, a Colt Govt. .380. Once a year or so, I polish the outside with Flitz and a handkerchief.
Regards.
WD40
Have used WD40 on my collection for at least 20 years. Blued, parkerized, stainless, nickle - no damage of any kind. I saturate the gun, blow it out, wipe it off, swab the barrel, and use Hoppes #9 oil for lubrication on all points of friction and metal surfaces. Rust is not an issue and crystalization is not present. Some guns have been totally dismantled and inspected. I shoot approximately 10k rounds total per year through 16 pistols, 2 shotguns, and 6 rifles.
Best to you.
Have used WD40 on my collection for at least 20 years. Blued, parkerized, stainless, nickle - no damage of any kind. I saturate the gun, blow it out, wipe it off, swab the barrel, and use Hoppes #9 oil for lubrication on all points of friction and metal surfaces. Rust is not an issue and crystalization is not present. Some guns have been totally dismantled and inspected. I shoot approximately 10k rounds total per year through 16 pistols, 2 shotguns, and 6 rifles.
Best to you.
At last count I had 7 Nickel finished guns.
I clean them with Ballistol, and use either Clenzoil or RIG oil on the satin finish ones as a wipe down, and Flitz rifle/gun wax on the bright finish ones to ward off fingerprints and other smudges.
#9 and other ammonia based stuff will eat the finish and I've heard it may cause it to yellow. Either reason is enough for me to avoid using it.
WD40 has a bad reputation for leaving nasty deposits. I've never had problems with it myself, but the sheer number of others that have make me want to avoid it.
I clean them with Ballistol, and use either Clenzoil or RIG oil on the satin finish ones as a wipe down, and Flitz rifle/gun wax on the bright finish ones to ward off fingerprints and other smudges.
#9 and other ammonia based stuff will eat the finish and I've heard it may cause it to yellow. Either reason is enough for me to avoid using it.
WD40 has a bad reputation for leaving nasty deposits. I've never had problems with it myself, but the sheer number of others that have make me want to avoid it.
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WD40 OK for nickel?
that's about all that crap is worth....
that's about all that crap is worth....