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Old April 4, 2008, 04:18 PM   #6
Tempest45
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Whats the need for a degreaser?
Degreasers usually attack organic compounds. Oil, grease, carbon, etc. There are many different types. Strong solvents, soaps, etc. They are used to get the metal as clean as possible. You have to be careful because they also strip away protective lubricant that prevents rust.

They will not attack baked on copper or lead as these materials are not organic. I use Weapon Shield as an overall CLP. It is the best that I have seen and cleans better than most dedicated cleaners, especially after a cleaning or 2, all without strong solvents. The products you mentioned should also be fine, but are not my favorites.

If you have heavy leading the Lewis remover or a lot of brush work is about the only way to get it out. Letting the barrel soak in an oil for a few days first may help to lift the lead off the metal by mechanical action.
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