Crud removal

k98mike · 11-12-2019, 06:35 PM

I have a gun part that has rust and scale on it, and it is threaded. (SVT 40 gas piston). What is a good medium to soak it in to clean it up? Thank you to all replies! Mike

Blm14740 · 11-12-2019, 06:47 PM

I recently had very good results with SeaFoam's "Deep Creep" Penetrating Lubricant. Did a really good job of cleaning up my 1906 Navy.

-Brandon

lugerholsterrepair · 11-12-2019, 10:08 PM

Brandon, I always use paint thinner. Handsome Navy! Looks a lot better...

Blm14740 · 11-12-2019, 11:47 PM

Jerry,

Doesn't it though? I'm very pleased with the old sailor. Also, I need to consult with you on an artillery holster, so watch your inbox.

Back on topic, admittedly, paint thinner may be a better option if only for the simple fact that I have only found "Deep Creep" in spay can form. If you need to soak one small part, not so bad, but an entire gun was a bit aggravating. The reason I chose to go that route was the fact that I had read several posts/articles touting Deep Creep as being better than Kroil, which also came highly recommended.

Obviously not THE way, but A way.

-Brandon

Eugen · 11-13-2019, 03:04 AM

OP, you should get a variety of recommended products as there are many out there. Most will probably work for you depending on the extent of the corrosion damage done. One of my favorites is Kroil. Keep us posted on what you use and the outcome.

lugerholsterrepair · 11-13-2019, 01:47 PM

Brandon, My email is on my post here. Send photo's there!

11-12-2019, 06:35 PM	#1
k98mike User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 141 Thanks: 280 Thanked 48 Times in 30 Posts	Crud removal I have a gun part that has rust and scale on it, and it is threaded. (SVT 40 gas piston). What is a good medium to soak it in to clean it up? Thank you to all replies! Mike

11-12-2019, 06:47 PM	#2
Blm14740 User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Tennessee Posts: 52 Thanks: 6 Thanked 55 Times in 16 Posts	I recently had very good results with SeaFoam's "Deep Creep" Penetrating Lubricant. Did a really good job of cleaning up my 1906 Navy. -Brandon Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Blm14740; 11-12-2019 at 11:17 PM.

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lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,760 Thanks: 4,848 Thanked 3,099 Times in 1,426 Posts	Brandon, I always use paint thinner. Handsome Navy! Looks a lot better... __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

11-12-2019, 11:47 PM	#4
Blm14740 User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Tennessee Posts: 52 Thanks: 6 Thanked 55 Times in 16 Posts	Jerry, Doesn't it though? I'm very pleased with the old sailor. Also, I need to consult with you on an artillery holster, so watch your inbox. Back on topic, admittedly, paint thinner may be a better option if only for the simple fact that I have only found "Deep Creep" in spay can form. If you need to soak one small part, not so bad, but an entire gun was a bit aggravating. The reason I chose to go that route was the fact that I had read several posts/articles touting Deep Creep as being better than Kroil, which also came highly recommended. Obviously not THE way, but A way. -Brandon Last edited by lugerholsterrepair; 11-13-2019 at 01:44 PM.

11-13-2019, 03:04 AM	#5
Eugen User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Newburgh,IN Posts: 757 Thanks: 366 Thanked 594 Times in 313 Posts	OP, you should get a variety of recommended products as there are many out there. Most will probably work for you depending on the extent of the corrosion damage done. One of my favorites is Kroil. Keep us posted on what you use and the outcome. __________________ “God created war so that Americans would learn geography.” ― Mark Twain

11-13-2019, 01:47 PM	#6
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,760 Thanks: 4,848 Thanked 3,099 Times in 1,426 Posts	Brandon, My email is on my post here. Send photo's there! __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."