Best to take the stock and forearm off so that you only have the metal parts to work on. Keep the stock and forearm far away.

Herb S.

 

that still leaves the camo on the receiver and barrel.

Anybody else?

 

You're right. I didn't think about that. I had a pump gun once where only the stock and forearm were camoed.

Herb S.

 

Try some Enviroclean FA. It's made by Ogre manufacturing. Its great stuff. Cleans as well as brake cleaner or Gumout yet dosen't stink or destroy your finish. I've only used it on wooden stocked guns but no damage at all. You can reach them at www.ogremfg.com. GJ

 

um... 15 bucks a bottle. no thanks. Brake cleaner can be found for $1.50 a can, but they all have different chemicals in them. I need to know which chemicals to stay away from, and which ones to look for on the back of the can.

Anyone know what chemicals are in Birchwood Casey's Synthetic Safe Gun Scrubber?

 

I don't think any brake cleaner is safe on camo finishes.
At least, not any I've found.

 

Bluegoose, I used to have the same reaction as you. After smudging a few stocks even being extremely careful as well as getting hallucinations from the smell of Gumout and brake cleaner, I decided that my brain and liver were worth more than a $1.50. Yeh the stuff isn't cheap but as I posted previously, it dosen't stink, in fact it has no smell at all which lets me clean the guns indoors without being banished to a cold garage. It is as the commercial says "priceless". GJ

 

In general, you want a brake cleaner that is non-chlorinated. Test in an inconspicuous area before getting it on any painted or dipped finish.

However, I would advise to not use any brake or carb cleaners for gun cleaning chores. First, not sure why you need such a strong solvent. is your gun that dirty??? Mineral spirits should cover it. Second, it's bad stuff to breath in. Very bad...