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11th October 2010, 03:08 PM
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Probably the reason why, as a solvent, it can remove caked grease from within scabbards?
TG, this scabbard was already missing its bluing. I used a pistol's barrel copper-brush plus the fluid, and removed lots of crap from its innards. Then cleaned it all with penetrating oil. Not bad... Best M Quote:
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11th October 2010, 03:41 PM
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I recall people telling me to handle brake fluid with care, due to its corrosion capacity. I have also read that its composition includes corrosion inhibitors, which loose their property with time; i suppose this is one of the reasons for replacing brake fluid from braking pumps periodicaly.
I don't know if it is a good idea using this thing for purposes other than braking systems  .
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11th October 2010, 04:53 PM
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I definitely share your opinion, 'Nando,
And it should not be forgotten that any kind of lubricate will irreversibly soil leather and textiles. Best, Michael |
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15th October 2010, 07:45 PM
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And yet, we spend all sorts of money on lubricants such as Pecard and Leather care products, based on animal grease.
Or do you mean the seepage out of the cleaned scabbard? That is utterly true, it does become a rusty dye.  Quote:
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