Economical Alternative to "Gun Scrubber"?

ScottRiqui · June 6, 2010, 07:03 PM

I like the way Gun Scrubber works (blasting away dirt/grime then evaporating instantly to leave a clean, dry gun), but the price is getting ridiculous.

I've heard mention here of using aerosol carburetor cleaner or brake part cleaner from the auto parts store, but I can't recall if specific brands were named.

Can anyone give me some guidance? Also, are any of the alternatives safe for polymer pistols / synthetic parts?

The Gun Scrubber I bought yesterday was $17 for a 26-ounce can of the regular stuff, and $13 for a 13-ounce can of the synthetic-safe version (interestingly, both cans were the exact same size, even with the 13-ounce difference.)

Thanks,
Scott

wogpotter · June 6, 2010, 07:38 PM

Zep brand "I.D. Red".
Awesome stuff will strip the spots off a leopard.

ScottRiqui · June 6, 2010, 07:51 PM

Thanks - any idea if that would be one of the "polymer safe" alternatives? Looking at the data sheet, it's recommended for circuit boards and it doesn't have any chlorinated solvents, so it can't be too bad.

skifast · June 6, 2010, 09:11 PM

non chlorinated brake cleaner from Walmart. $2 a can.

wogpotter · June 7, 2010, 08:27 AM

It doesn't effect the composite grips, hand guards or stock on my FAL, or my Butler Creek synthetic stock on the 10/22, so I'm guessing it is fine as the main ingredient is alcohol.
Test with a Q-tip full on a concealed area to be sure though. There are lots of different plastics.

VHinch · June 8, 2010, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skifast

non chlorinated brake cleaner from Walmart. $2 a can.

Look no further than this. It's the same stuff in a different can.

June 6, 2010, 07:03 PM	#1
ScottRiqui Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2010 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 2,905	Economical Alternative to "Gun Scrubber"? I like the way Gun Scrubber works (blasting away dirt/grime then evaporating instantly to leave a clean, dry gun), but the price is getting ridiculous. I've heard mention here of using aerosol carburetor cleaner or brake part cleaner from the auto parts store, but I can't recall if specific brands were named. Can anyone give me some guidance? Also, are any of the alternatives safe for polymer pistols / synthetic parts? The Gun Scrubber I bought yesterday was $17 for a 26-ounce can of the regular stuff, and $13 for a 13-ounce can of the synthetic-safe version (interestingly, both cans were the exact same size, even with the 13-ounce difference.) Thanks, Scott

June 6, 2010, 07:38 PM	#2
wogpotter Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2004 Posts: 4,811	Zep brand "I.D. Red". Awesome stuff will strip the spots off a leopard.

June 6, 2010, 07:51 PM	#3
ScottRiqui Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2010 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 2,905	Thanks - any idea if that would be one of the "polymer safe" alternatives? Looking at the data sheet, it's recommended for circuit boards and it doesn't have any chlorinated solvents, so it can't be too bad.

June 6, 2010, 09:11 PM	#4
skifast Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2008 Posts: 227	non chlorinated brake cleaner from Walmart. $2 a can.

June 7, 2010, 08:27 AM	#5
wogpotter Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2004 Posts: 4,811	It doesn't effect the composite grips, hand guards or stock on my FAL, or my Butler Creek synthetic stock on the 10/22, so I'm guessing it is fine as the main ingredient is alcohol. Test with a Q-tip full on a concealed area to be sure though. There are lots of different plastics.