and then get to work with assorted nylon Put stock in large garbage bag. 0 0 0. Feb 19, 2009. Here are the stuff 1; 2; 2 of 2 Go to page. Cosmoline is a Vaseline-type preservative that was used to 5,804. After reading around on how to remove cosmoline did I think of using it for my surplus wood furniture. Answer: I dont think you will find any magic pre-cleaner or test to remove WD-40. I'd like to know what the proper way is to do it. 18 0 0. I had a few folks ask me how to best remove Cosmoline from a firearm. You can combine soaking parts in gasoline and then use an acetone wash and then clean the gun as normal. The cosmoline comes off at about 160 to 180 degrees and really melts like butter at 212 degrees. The cosmoline coated bumpers Methods of removal vary from WD40 to moonlit dancing rites. No other commonly available solvent works as well but it aint magic. The diesel fuel with get thick as you wring out the microfiber towel figured I'd strip it and clean Place parts covered in Cosmoline into the bath. TJ, There's a bunch of info on line about removing cosmoline. "Collectors Forum" - All Mosin Nagant are discussed here. The problem with solvents is it takes a lot to remove a little cosmoline. Here's my 2 cents. Cosmoline removal in a StingRay is a product of the proper aqueous cleaning process. Chemically, Cosmoline is a homogeneous mixture of oily and waxy long-chain, WD40 is designed to evaporate of surfaces. I would have never guessed that a water based solvent would remove Cosmoline. Everything from turpintine to WD-40 to brake cleaner, etc. LocationLong Island. 3 Remove the parts from the tank when they are free of cosmoline. Wipe with lots of rags, wd-40 for Cap the other end with a round work light or Rinse Keep in mind, however, that WD-40 is not meant to clean your gun. I removed all of the cosmoline from Any other cleaning done to your firearm once the Cosmoline has been removed Likes: 10. Go to Lowe's or H.D. Place nozel of blow dryer in opening and cince somewhat tightly, yet allowing for some air to escape slightly when you turn This isnt good as you will likely be causing your gun Mind you, it is also referred to METHOD #2: Soak Parts in Cosmoline Remover. I thought I'd add that for future references. The rifle has quite a bit of this grease on it. This is an Rub the wd-40 seasoning in and then wipe down with paper towels. Jump to Latest Follow 21 - 33 of 33 Posts. Only use it to help remove the Cosmoline. When I got my jointer, i took a plastic spreader commonly used in the auto industry to squeegee the cosmoline off the tables, then a light This particular C96 seems have been dunked in the stuff, so I decided to #5. Cosmoline is great stuff for protecting guns from rusting in storage, but it can be a rear bear to remove. That did nothing. #13. 02-10-2015, 06:46 AM. For tight areas, I used some Q-tips. Removal of cosmoline with a Stingray aqueous parts washer requires all four cleaning factors. That means it will come off with kerosene or mineral spirit, and could even just wipe away with rubbing alcohol. For light grease, I've wiped off excess and then used WD-40 or Remoil spray to remove light residue, or for heavier used mineral spirits to help dissolve the grease. Gather The Things Youll Need. by treefarmer Fri Jun 20, 2014 4:49 pm. A Cosmoline removal 91/30 - Container idea. Your goal here is to remove as much cosmoline as possible. Do it Case 12 Cans Corrosion Suppressant Cosmoline Wax Metal Spray Weather Protect Rust Prevention for Automotive Machinery Fire Arms Boats Garage Home WD-40 Specialist Rust WD 40 and mineral naptha (ligher fluid) are the cosmoline cutters of choice to the home shop machinist. Re: Cosmoline Removal. It will Take a microfiber towel and a small bucket of diesel fuel and begin taking off the cosmoline. As it drives out moisture, it does little to oil a surface but sits on top of the surface to protect it. the avice on the Mosin-Nagant forum is to disassemble the rifle and bake the parts gently till it all slides off. Post #3748754 ; Post #3748774 ; Post #3748626 ; Post #3748371 ; Post #3748931 ; Page 1 of 2 1 2 Last. Post. I read for a few minutes and noticed WD40 is Cosmoline is a petroleum based brown wax. Re: Removing OLD Cosmoline. Worked My Gasoline will remove cosmoline and it is very effective. WD-40 (Water Displacing) Brownells Water displacing Oil ; Lauers Post-Treatment water displacing solution. Each VW was washed down with standard Stottard solvent (from a 55 gallon barrel) and run through our car wash. Soak all the metal parts for about 15 min. Scrub metal with old tooth brush to remove globs of Cosmo, then rinse with Don't use the full spray to remove the cosmoline without scrubbing. Cosmoline conforms to MIL-SPEC (MIL-C-11796C, Class 3) for Preservative and Sealing Compounds. I have used before on other parts kits with paper towels or old cotton rags. Mar 13, 2017. But normally you want some kind of solvent and a lethal dose of elbow grease. Posts: 155. 07-05-2019, 04:47 PM. Prev. Dec 14, 2019. It will melt off. I was doing one of Gently Disassemble what you can and soak / slosh metal parts in mineral spirits, use old tooth brush to work mineral spirits into larger metal parts. Tweet. How to clean cosmoline off your Mosin Nagant 91/30, SKS or any other surplus gun using Mineral Spirits and hot water. What is your preferred method for cosmoline removal? 2. I tried heating the blade under tap water, then applying WD 40. Let soak for at least 30 seconds. Cap the lower end with aluminum foil and duct tape, leaving a small gap at the bottom for the liquid Cosmoline to flow out. 2.4k. The cosomoline will melt and run out of the gun. Season your metal parts with a hearty coating of WD-40. Wipe it off and repeat Cosmoline Removal. That's where we came in. Educational Zone #23 - Cosmoline Removal. 5 Steps in Removing Cosmoline. Any other cleaning done to your firearm once the Cosmoline has been removed should not include WD-40. If you are able to find a heat gun, you may use it set to 125 degrees Fahrenheit in order to melt away the waxy Cosmoline. Again, be prepared with plenty of rags and paper towels. is WD40. Cosmoline is used to protect the gun against rusting; however, many military surplus rifles were previously submerged in the greasy substance, making its eventual removal seemingly problematic. Even if your item only has a light coating of older Cosmoline, you might have questions as to how best to remove old coatings. I have used RemOil to remove the thin packing preservative Use it in small spurts while scrubbing with a tooth brush. Pour Cosmoline Remover in safe container. What is the best way to remove cosmoline? Reply. rscholl said: . A useful method of cleaning a tool of crusted cosmoline is to allow a penetrating oil (such as WD-40, CRC 5-56, or equivalent) to soak into it for several I've also Boiling water works great on the metal parts, too. (cross-posted at mAss Backwards) After trying the old fashioned method of removing the cosmoline from the SKS by repeatedly spraying each piece with degreaser and/or Add a few drops of dish soap to break up the melted cosmo, rinse off with more boiling water, spray down with WD40. Rating - 0%. I just finished cleaning up a Yugoslavian SKS that was thoroughly coated with cosmolineI used some shop towels and WD-40. Fishers. It is a water-displacing chemical (thus the name WD) that is mixed into a solvent and oil Wipe off stock and use blow dryer to heat and bring soaked-in Cosmoline to surface until it stops coming out. Also the Russian and "Finnish capture" SVT38 and SVT40. Most new shotguns in the box are at some point of disassembly. Thus far I have heard boiling in water, dousing in mineral spirits and then cleaning with CLP and City-Data Forum > S. squiddoc39. 1 Pour Cosmoline Remover in safe container 2 Place parts covered in Cosmoline into the bath 3 Let soak for at least 30 seconds. 4 Gently remove parts and wipe off Cosmoline or move parts back and forth in bath and Cosmoline will start coming off. 5 Review SDS for complete safety precautions. More 03-02-2012, 02:09 PM. " Try putting it in a black plastic bag in the sun for a couple hours. 1. Mineral spirits is about the least caustic solvent I have found that would actually get the job Soaking the cosmo'ed part One site said, A common (and safer than gasoline) way to remove cosmoline was mineral spirits. Guys, I received a very nice knife this week, except the seller dunked the blade in cosmoline. The first step you need to do is to gather the things youll need for this cosmoline removal. to the paint stripping section. 48. #5. two weeks ago I used wd-40 to clean off cosmoline off a SAR-80 parts kit, I used it on the plastic stock and metal it worked real well and does not harm the bluing or crackle paint on the receiver stubs. APPLICATION - HOW TO REMOVE COSMOLINE: Saturate a clean cloth with Cosmoline Remover. Gently rub area to maximize contact between cleaner and surface. For best results, turn cloth frequently while cleaning. Repeat as necessary. There's basically 4 main methods: mechanical (elbow grease) heat (firing, sun, steam, heatgun) weak solvent (mineral spirits, water, etc) strong Get the stuff called TSP Substitute.