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by: R. Ted Jeo |
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Test Results Part
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This is a before treatment
shot of the control, no solvent, no salt (Figure 7)
and an after treatment (in 99% humidity) of the same
section at the bottom (Figure 8). Note, small rust
speckles, most likely from salt water splatter when
sizzling it on the adjacent section.
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All four of these images
(Figures 9 through 12) are salted untreated
controls. Notice how the rust is seriously formed
in/around/with the salt area. It’s not just a
“light rust” coat. It is some serious nasty looking
rust.
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The best indication of how a solvent worked is to do a
comparison of the treated controls above with the
treated section of each solvent. Things to look for are
whether you can see rust that looks wet, or you can see
a definitive outline of where the salt used to be on the
metal. |
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Explanation of Terms Used |
| Product
Name |
Manufacturer’s
product name. |
| Website |
Manufacturer’s
product website. |
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Information |
Either what is
printed on the label as to what the solvent is
able to do, or the “sales pitch” taken off of
the company web site or sales info site. |
| Wife Rating |
Odor rating. A
Scale of 0 to 2. 0= wife will kick you out
of the house and 2 where the wife does not mind
the smell. |
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Odor/Characteristics |
A general
description of what the stuff looks and smells
like. |
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Product Test: Gun
Slick Ultra Klenz |
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Product Name: |
Gunslick Ultra-Klenz
(available as a liquid or an aerosol, liquid was
tested) |
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Website: |
http://www.gunslick.com/default.aspx |
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Label Information: |
| Offers 99%
powder removal. Use for everyday cleaning of
your firearm, it has no hazardous or foul
chemicals and offers a fresh cedar scent.
Removes copper and loosens lead deposits. |
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Wife Rating: |
1.5 to 2 (depending
on whether the wife likes the smell of
cedar)
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Odor/Characteristics: |
| Clear liquid
with a slightly heavy “woody cedar” scent that
is not very strong in general. |
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Gun
Slick Ultra Klenz |
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Rep One Salt Treated
(10 Passes of Solvent) |
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Rep One No Salt
(Control) (10 Passes of Solvent) |
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Rep Two Salt Treated
(15 Passes of Solvent) |
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Rep Two No Salt
(Control) (15 Passes of Solvent) |
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Rep1 is the top two figures (Figures 13
& 14), Rep 2 (Figures 15 & 16) is the
bottom two figures.
Treated metal on the left, control on
the right. (This format follows
in all following solvents). There is
some minor surface rust formed most
likely from residual water from the
cleaner. Compare the rust on these
sections to rust caused by salt in the
treated controls above. The rust on
(#32 - Figure 15) is most likely from
the section next to it.
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Product Test: Gunslick Foaming
Bore Cleaner
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Product Name: |
Gunslick Foaming Bore
Cleaner |
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Website: |
http://www.gunslick.com/default.aspx |
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Label Information: |
| No tough
scrubbing, removes copper and powder
effortlessly. Use for a fast easy and effective
way to clean. Cleaner turns blue from
dissolving copper deposits. Contains no harsh
chemicals or ammonia and is not harmful to skin. |
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Wife Rating: |
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Odor/Characteristics: |
| Little to no
discernable odor except for perhaps something
from the propellant used. It comes out as a
thick white shaving cream like foam.
Seems simple enough to use. |
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Gunslick
Foaming Bore Cleaner |
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Rep One Salt Treated
(10 Passes of Solvent) |
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Rep One No Salt
(Control) (10 Passes of Solvent) |
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Rep Two Salt Treated
(15 Passes of Solvent) |
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Rep Two No Salt
(Control) (15 Passes of Solvent) |
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The foaming bore cleaners were
harder to test. I squirted some
into a cup and wiped it onto the
test area covering it completely and
then wiped it off. The tests shown
are sort of
inconclusive, however I would
say that the foam does dissolve the
salt adequately. The pattern of
rust formed again does not match
rust formed from salt.
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Product Test: Outers
Gun Cleaning Nitro Solvent |
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Product Name: |
Outers Gun Cleaning Nitro
Solvent (comes as aerosol or liquid, liquid was
tested) |
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Website: |
http://www.outers-guncare.com/default.aspx |
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Label Information: |
| Removes lead,
copper and powder fouling. Non-acid formula
leaves behind a light layer of oil for corrosion
protection. |
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Wife Rating: |
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Odor/Characteristics: |
| Stronger
solvent smell, semi sweet in nature. Slightly
yellowish liquid. |
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Outers
Gun Cleaning Nitro Solvent |
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Rep One Salt Treated
(10 Passes of Solvent) |
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Rep One No Salt
(Control) (10 Passes of Solvent) |
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Rep Two Salt Treated
(15 Passes of Solvent) |
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Rep Two No Salt
(Control) (15 Passes of Solvent) |
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Here you can plainly see that the
solvent did not remove the salt as
it left behind the pattern that was
created when the salt was sizzled
onto the metal. Again, side areas
on the control (Figures 22 & 24) are
spill over from salt treated area
adjacent to it.
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Product Test:
Butch’s Bore Shine |
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Product Name: |
Butch’s Bore Shine |
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Website: |
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Label Information: |
| Butch's Bore
Butch's Bore Shine is a revolutionary new gun
solvent designed by well known bench rest
competitor Butch Fisher. Since it’s introduction
in 1999 this product has literally set the
market back on its heels. Butch’s has received
nothing but the highest praise from competitive
shooting circles. And at this year’s “National
Bench Rest Championship” most of the competitors
were cleaning with Butch’s Bore Shine. Butch’s
is a non-abrasive chemical solvent specifically
designed to remove all forms of Bore Fouling
including copper with an absolute minimum of
effort. It will quickly remove carbon build-up
even in that “difficult to clean” throat area.
It will easily remove lead, wax and even plastic
from shotgun wads. However, unlike most powder
solvents, Butch’s can also control the copper
fouling and by pushing a few patches soaked with
Butch’s will control copper build-up. Butch’s is
safe to use on carbon and stainless barrels. |
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Wife Rating: |
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Odor/Characteristics: |
| An eye
watering, nose searing highly ammonia smell.
This is not one to use inside any non ventilated
building. Liquid. |
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Butch’s
Bore Shine |
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Rep One Salt Treated
(10 Passes of Solvent) |
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Rep One No Salt
(Control) (10 Passes of Solvent) |
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Rep Two Salt Treated
(15 Passes of Solvent) |
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Rep Two No Salt
(Control) (15 Passes of Solvent) |
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The patterning effect of the salt is
still visible after cleaning. Even
after 15 swipes (Figures 26 & 28) some salt
patterning is still visible.
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Product Test:
Pro-Shot Products 1 Step Gun Cleaner & Lubricant |
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Product Name: |
Pro-Shot Products 1 Step
Gun Cleaner & Lubricant |
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Website: |
http://www.proshotproducts.com/ |
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Label Information: |
Excellent for lead,
powder, plastic and copper fouling.
Repeated use protects the bore and lessens
fouling/residue buildup. Makes gun bores
and actions easier to clean. Eliminated
stiff actions, jamming and loosens rusted
parts. Rust inhibitors and special
additives penetrate the metal and provide a
corrosion barrier for superior rust
protection. Formula is based on a unique
blend of non-hazardous and environmentally
friendly ingredients.
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Wife Rating: |
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Odor/Characteristics: |
| Very low,
slightly sweet, odor pinkish thicker than water
solvent. |
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Pro-Shot
Products 1 Step Gun Cleaner & Lubricant |
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Rep One Salt Treated
(10 Passes of Solvent) |
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Rep One No Salt
(Control) (10 Passes of Solvent) |
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Rep Two Salt Treated
(15 Passes of Solvent) |
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Rep Two No Salt
(Control) (15 Passes of Solvent) |
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A lot of salt still remained after
cleaning and formed very evident
rust droplets.
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Product Test: US
Government Issue Rifle Bore Cleaner |
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Product Name: |
US Government Issue Rifle
bore cleaner. Example used was made in 1943.
Unopened. |
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Website: |
None |
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Label Information: |
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Wife Rating: |
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Odor/Characteristics: |
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the odor is a heady mixture of cat urine, diesel
fuel and burned transmission fluid. This is a
case where I do not know if the stuff that I
happened to buy (which was un opened) was any
good. Made in 1943, the material seemed to be
well mixed, but the “liquid” was black/gray in
color. Other examples (newer bottles) that I
have seen of the GI solvent are white/cream
colored. (note: It has come to our attention
since testing and writing, that this particular
can of solvent had most likely gone bad). |
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Government Issue Rifle Bore Cleaner |
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Rep One Salt Treated
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(Control) (10 Passes of Solvent) |
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Rep Two No Salt
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Again, it is my belief that this
particular can of solvent was no good.
According to others, the solvent should
have been whitish in color, this stuff
was grey in color. The solvent seemed
to do the job with 15 swipes instead of
10.
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Product Test:
Eastern Maine Shooting Supplies Inc, Gun Solvent |
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Product Name: |
Eastern Maine Shooting
Supplies Inc, Gun Solvent |
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Website: |
http://emshootingsupplies.com/index.html |
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Label Information: |
| Premium Gun
Solvent made in Maine |
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Wife Rating: |
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Odor/Characteristics: |
| Slightly
diesel type smell. Golden colored liquid. |
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Eastern
Maine Shooting Supplies Inc, Gun Solvent |
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Rep One Salt Treated
(10 Passes of Solvent) |
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(Control) (10 Passes of Solvent) |
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Rep Two Salt Treated
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There was some salt removal, or
perhaps more salt removal with 15
swipes (Figure 39) however the
salt pattern is still evident.
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Product Test:
Hoppe’s No. 9 Nitro Powder Solvent |
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Product Name: |
Hoppe’s No. 9 Nitro Powder
Solvent |
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Website: |
http://www.hoppes.com/brands.asp?manufky=1000007 |
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Label Information: |
The most universally
used solvent for removing primer, powder,
lead and metal fouling – for preventing
rust. Quick, super-efficient, safe and easy
to use. Flows freely and penetrates rapidly.
A favorite with sportsmen throughout the
world.
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Wife Rating: |
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Odor/Characteristics: |
| Sometimes
referred to the “classic” gun solvent scent.
Has a relatively pungent odor. Golden brownish
liquid. |
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Hoppe’s
No. 9 Nitro Powder Solvent |
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Rep One Salt Treated
(10 Passes of Solvent) |
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Rep One No Salt
(Control) (10 Passes of Solvent) |
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Rep Two Salt Treated
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Rep Two No Salt
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Probably one of the worst test strips seen with very
heavy rust formation on the treatment areas.
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