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How long can you leave quick scrub solvent in the barrel.

Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 8:51 am
by RDavies
I have heard good things about the new Quick Scrub solvent made in OZ, so I have a big bottle of it now, but I have a question about leaving it in the barrel. My usual (lazy) cleaning method is to run 3 wet patches through the barrel after a shoot, then patch it back out when I shoot next, sometimes up to 6 weeks later (real high tech hey?). Does anyone know if it is one of those solvents which can be left in a barrel for an extended time, or will it start to react with the barrel metal after a while?

Solvent

Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 9:41 am
by Tom Lowndes
Short Scrub is designed to be left in.

You may leave it for any length of time you like,however,after after 2/3 days it will have become benign but will still have the oil base.

I recommend you change it at least weekly.

Tom Lowndes

Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 11:03 am
by RDavies
Thanks Tom. So it ends up leaving an oily layer to pretect against rust does it?

Solvent

Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 12:14 pm
by Tom Lowndes
Yes.

It is oil based unlike some on the market that are water based.

My contact details are on the bottle if you need them.

Tom

Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 1:51 pm
by RDavies
Good one.Thanks, sounds like what I,m after.