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jdm357 · July 23, 2007, 08:52 AM

I had been using Hoppes no. 9 for cleaning (and still do for soaking parts) but have recently switched to Breakfree Powderblast. This stuff is STRONG. Stuff that had to be scrubbed off with Hoppes drips off with Powderblast.

The only thing I'm worried about is that it's TOO strong. I wipe everything dry after cleaning. Do any of you think any dried residue (in the event that I miss a drip here or there in places I cannot get to) will cause any wear on the steel pieces? I realize I should avoid getting this stuff on wood or polymer, and I also realize the metal is STRONG as well, but anyone have any reason why I shouldn't use this stuff every time I clean?

Anyone know of any negative reactions between this stuff and Hoppes (I use both on some guns)?

It almost seems too good to be true, but maybe I'm just used to the milder Hoppes no. 9.

July 23, 2007, 08:52 AM	#1
jdm357 Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2007 Location: south Indiana Posts: 133	Breakfree Powderblast I had been using Hoppes no. 9 for cleaning (and still do for soaking parts) but have recently switched to Breakfree Powderblast. This stuff is STRONG. Stuff that had to be scrubbed off with Hoppes drips off with Powderblast. The only thing I'm worried about is that it's TOO strong. I wipe everything dry after cleaning. Do any of you think any dried residue (in the event that I miss a drip here or there in places I cannot get to) will cause any wear on the steel pieces? I realize I should avoid getting this stuff on wood or polymer, and I also realize the metal is STRONG as well, but anyone have any reason why I shouldn't use this stuff every time I clean? Anyone know of any negative reactions between this stuff and Hoppes (I use both on some guns)? It almost seems too good to be true, but maybe I'm just used to the milder Hoppes no. 9. __________________ This too shall pass. Last edited by jdm357; July 24, 2007 at 06:22 AM.