Hi all,
I just bought one of those surplus Bulgarian Makarovs and while the exterior of the pistol was pretty well wiped clean, the interior is still full of cosmoline.
Searching the web for the best way to remove the stuff, I've found the following:
Field strip, remove grips, then...
1. Soak in CLP Breakfree, wipe, repeat. Use toothbrushes, toothpicks, Q-tips, etc.
2. Soak in Coleman's lantern fuel - the cosmo dissolves and the fuel does not leave a smell.
3. Soak in mineral spirits.
4. Blast the stuff out with CRC Brakeclean.
5. Boil in water to which has been added a few ounces of heavy-duty detergent - Mr. Clean, etc. Rinse with clean water.
All, of course, say lubricate well after cleaning.
Any and all comments/suggestions, etc. will be appreciated...
regards,
Owen
I just bought one of those surplus Bulgarian Makarovs and while the exterior of the pistol was pretty well wiped clean, the interior is still full of cosmoline.
Searching the web for the best way to remove the stuff, I've found the following:
Field strip, remove grips, then...
1. Soak in CLP Breakfree, wipe, repeat. Use toothbrushes, toothpicks, Q-tips, etc.
2. Soak in Coleman's lantern fuel - the cosmo dissolves and the fuel does not leave a smell.
3. Soak in mineral spirits.
4. Blast the stuff out with CRC Brakeclean.
5. Boil in water to which has been added a few ounces of heavy-duty detergent - Mr. Clean, etc. Rinse with clean water.
All, of course, say lubricate well after cleaning.
Any and all comments/suggestions, etc. will be appreciated...
regards,
Owen