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July 16, 1999, 11:39 PM
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Join Date: June 25, 1999
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I just bought an old SKS that had been liberely coated with cosmoline.
The guy I bought it from removed a good deal of it, but I want to paint it camo, and I need to get the rest of the cosmoline off the stock. What works best to remove cosmoline? Paint thinner? Acetone? What????? |
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July 17, 1999, 07:45 AM
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Staff Alumnus
Join Date: October 12, 1998
Location: Earlington KY
Posts: 2,299
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Mhannah1, acetone, denatured alcohol, just about any degreaser will work. George
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July 17, 1999, 08:12 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: July 2, 1999
Location: New Baltimore, MI
Posts: 569
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Hot soapy water works well. When all the cosmoline is off, clean and oil like mnormal but ensure all water is gone.
To get the cosmoline out of the stock, stick it in your oven for 20 minutes at 250 degrees. Clean it and repeat. |
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July 17, 1999, 01:58 PM
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Member In Memoriam
Join Date: March 17, 1999
Posts: 24,383
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Gasoline will also work.
CAUTION: Use any solvent, including gasoline, in a well-ventilated area, and avoid breathing fumes. Also keep flammable solvents away from flames or fire. And No Smoking! Jim |
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July 17, 1999, 08:45 PM
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Join Date: November 2, 1998
Location: Colorado
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US Army trick. Remove all wood. Go to chow hall where your buddies are doing KP. Steamclean. Oil. Reassemble.
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