BlueMule 0 Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 So I've got two V12's and I want to clean them before testing at the range. What is every one using as a solvent? I read (on here?) that I can't use Break Free Powder Blast on my SGL21, it will strip the paint off. CLP is the way to go. Is this the case with Vepr 12's? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sdustin 578 Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Id use whatever. Just dont get it on the outside. The gas system is the main parts to clean and the bore. And hoppes has and will always be what I use on everything. The smell reminds me of my childhood cleaning guns with my dad. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ec4321 113 Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Something standard cleaning chemical (not-powder blast, et al) got on the outside of my vepr and removed some of the cheap paint. So be careful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sdustin 578 Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 I havent had any problems on my saiga 308. The paint issue is the reason id not buy an arsenal ak. For a weapon as rugged as an ak to have paint that strips so easily seems very stupid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sport Rescue 245 Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Best stuff known...Cleans, lubricates, rust proof. Different grades for different firearms. $10.00 a bottle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
menace667 194 Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 If it is naked i would suggest trying frog lube paste. The stiff is nontoxic, food grade, edible, but more importantly it dries on and leaves a dry lube film that is great for friction reduction without a residue. I do not buy into all the fluff of most brands, but frog lube works great phenomenally as a dry lube. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DresNightfire 39 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 I've never cleaned it because I wanna see how reliable it will run since it's an Kalishnakov AK design. It doesn't require lube, so do not get anal about keep her wet. Just like Jim Fuller said, "If it runs dry, it will run wet." The only thing i've done is wiped the puck down with a rag. If i ever do decide to clean, I will use FIRECLEAN, simply the best hands down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cobravenom39 17 Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 It doesn't require lube, so do not get anal about keep her wet. I couldn't let this go. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew Hopkins 1,065 Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 (edited) use whatever you use for your other firearms. you don't need to use anything "special" just because it's a SAIGA. Edited November 18, 2013 by Matthew Hopkins Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uladz 0 Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 So I've got two V12's and I want to clean them before testing at the range. What is every one using as a solvent? I read (on here?) that I can't use Break Free Powder Blast on my SGL21, it will strip the paint off. CLP is the way to go. Is this the case with Vepr 12's? I use CLP to clean insides, Hoppe's 9 solvent and then Hoppe's 9 gun oil for the bore. On rails I put some "Jardine's Extreme" grease. And in the gas chamber I usually very lightly lube with some moly grease. Runs smooth and fine. I think I'm overdoing things though :-). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
40calpunisher 0 Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Nothing! I've put roughly 500 rounds of the Federal valuepack and a handful of buckshot and had zero issues. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
S12KS-K 40 Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 (edited) Hoppe's 9. It's cheap. It's everywhere. It works. I also use the hoppes 12 ga bore snake. I love their bore snakes. Use them for all my guns. One or two passes and it's factory clean. Gotta love chrome lined barrels. Edited February 22, 2014 by S12KS-K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MAAnew 162 Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 So I've got two V12's and I want to clean them before testing at the range. What is every one using as a solvent? I read (on here?) that I can't use Break Free Powder Blast on my SGL21, it will strip the paint off. CLP is the way to go. Is this the case with Vepr 12's? I use CLP to clean insides, Hoppe's 9 solvent and then Hoppe's 9 gun oil for the bore. On rails I put some "Jardine's Extreme" grease. And in the gas chamber I usually very lightly lube with some moly grease. Runs smooth and fine. I think I'm overdoing things though :-). Amen If it is naked i would suggest trying frog lube paste. The stiff is nontoxic, food grade, edible, but more importantly it dries on and leaves a dry lube film that is great for friction reduction without a residue. I do not buy into all the fluff of most brands, but frog lube works great phenomenally as a dry lube. amen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wagnikov 186 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 We'll DONT use brake clean! Lol the reciever didn't mind but the folding stock hinge washed off like dirty motor oil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warthog984 1 Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 We'll DONT use brake clean! Lol the reciever didn't mind but the folding stock hinge washed off like dirty motor oil. I just read your post and had to laugh. I used brake cleaner on my bolt carrier and recoil rod this weekend, and the paint melted off. I don't know what kind of cheap as paint they use in Russia. Good thing I did not use it on the receiver. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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