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26 March 2006, 21:16

Berger

cleaning brushes

I have a problem that I have not sorted out for years. Does anyone have a quick method of cleaning bore brushes after use? I end up tossing them after a relatively few number of cleaning sessions since they gunk up so quickly. I've tried using nitrosol etc. but end up making more of an oily mess (yes, I have even tried to "wipe" the brush off with a cloth - (I did this once - i'm a fast learner....). I feel like I'm refouling the bore the next time I use the darn thing! Nevertheless, any great home remedies to stop this senseless waste?

26 March 2006, 22:19

kraky

I just spray 'em with an oil to neutralize the solvent I used. Usually I hold em on a heavy duty paper shop towel and spray with wd 40 then pat them a bit and put them in a small zip lock bag. I think you might be "overthinking" the cleanliness of the brush a little. I kind of think that just the tips are against your bore and they're only there to "scratch" off fouling and "scratch in" some solvent. I actually like my bore brushes a little worn cause they feel a little less agressive and I kind of like that even thought I don't think they can damage a good barrel.

27 March 2006, 01:05

b beyer

Pressurized brake cleaner from NAPA or someplace similar will clean them very well and dries in a minute or two.

27 March 2006, 01:58

Geronomo

What are bore brushes??? I use WipeOut!

Geronimo

27 March 2006, 02:31

smedley

quote:
Originally posted by b beyer:
Pressurized brake cleaner from NAPA or someplace similar will clean them very well and dries in a minute or two.

I concure!!
I also have used spray degreasers from LPS, CRC and a couple others. I hold the nasty brush either over a jar or, most of the time, open the door and walk outside and spray.

Smedley

27 March 2006, 03:54

Allan DeGroot

quote:
Originally posted by b beyer:
Pressurized brake cleaner from NAPA or someplace similar will clean them very well and dries in a minute or two.

Ditto!

But ALWAYS use brake parts cleaner OUTDOORS

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27 March 2006, 04:12

iwzbeeman

Brake cleaner will do the job but why?? The damn things only cost a buck or less. Use it for a couple of times and then pitch it. When I am cleaning a target rifle, I always start out with a new brush.

27 March 2006, 06:50

prof242

I've been using carburator cleaner ever since I ran out of brake cleaner one night. The carb cleaner seems to do a good job and is safer.

27 March 2006, 06:59

<cobra44>

If you are just trying to get the oil out try DAWN DISHWASHING LIQUID and let them soak for a litle while and then rinse them under hot water and let them air dry, should do the trick.