Alternative cleaners and oils

He advised using diesel fuel stating that Hoppies would eat metal if left on too long. If you want to make the diesel fuel a little bit more oily, add a little bit of motor oil to the mix.
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funny you mention that I seen the Iraqis here use diesel to clean their weapons all the time
 
He advised using diesel fuel stating that Hoppies would eat metal if left on too long.
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Think he's been sniffing the Hoppes. It may have eaten his brain, but it will not eat metal. I have guns which have been almost continually coated with Hoppe's for 20 years plus. I now use Eezox as a CLP, because it is a very good cleaner, very good lubricant, and an awesome protectant.

Note that I have red that Hoppes will get under nickel plating finish and "lift" the plating, but IIRC that is possible with any solvent, and is not damaging to the metal itself.
 
Finally had a chance try out Gunzilla today after making it to the range this afternoon. Used it on my revolver and semi. It cleaned really well and seems just as good as all the other cleaning products I have tried if not better. I am glad it worked so well because it is the most non-toxic cleaner I could find....plus its a CLP, which is a + for me. I went through half of a 1.9 oz bottle for the 2 guns, and I tend to overuse my cleaners, so I need to order a large bottle of it. I hope the rust protection of it holds up well compared to others.

A quick side note, I have been wiping my carry piece with olive oil on a weekly basis and it seems to work really well as an oil.
 
Guns are not "green." They require oils and solvents.
I agree that we would want to reduce toxicity as much as possible, but remember, you are already dealing with lead and heavy metals.
Besides, if this stuff were as toxic as they would have us believe I would have been dead a dozen times 40 years ago.
 
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