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From: en9psb@gdt.bath.ac.uk (P S Bond)
Newsgroups: rec.guns
Subject: Cleaning Full Autos
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Date: 22 May 91 16:38:38 GMT
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I am looking for a solvent (?) or mixture readily available within the UK
which will dissolve hard carbon from gas parts after firing 1500-2000
rounds thru a GPMG.  Obviously, the solvent must be safe on chromed parts
(so Jenolite err... 'carbon removing compound' is out of the question).
Ideally, I will be carrying a jar of the stuff in CEMO & would drop the
parts in the jar & leave them for about 20 mins., then rinse them dry and
oil.  Hot soapy water is unfeasible - I don't carry enough fuel to brew up
for the gun!
All suggestions gratefully received.

Pete.
(en9psb@uk.ac.bath.gdt)