Silicon gun cloths.
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kingpin008
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They're not really supposed to be moist. Silicone isn't liquid, at least not when it's on those cloths.
That said, I've never heard of any sort of "refill" setup for them. Mine has been used tons on my 1911, and it's still good to go.
That said, I've never heard of any sort of "refill" setup for them. Mine has been used tons on my 1911, and it's still good to go.
ColinthePilot
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I've never heard of them, period. what is the purpose?
Ala Dan
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Silicone gun rags have been a'round for many year's; used mostly to remove
fingerprints and moisture from firearms, fishing reels, and such~!
fingerprints and moisture from firearms, fishing reels, and such~!
JohnBT
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I've never seen it bottled, but any hardware or auto parts store will have a spray can.
I used to use silcone, but I tired of the smell and fact that it gets all over everything.
John
I used to use silcone, but I tired of the smell and fact that it gets all over everything.
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Snarlingiron
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I use 3 in 1 silicon spray lubricant on a terrycloth towel.
Ske1etor
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Once they get dirty I toss them out. If you keep them in a ziplock bag they will stay good to go for quite a long time. Basically what it does is wipes away oils and dirt and sometimes small amounts of rust and replaces it with a thin layer of silicon. Helps the gun stay pretty. I use them on all of my firearms and always have one handy when shooting and hunting.
Kingcreek
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I buy the silicon spray (readily available in the camping/outdoors or automotive stores). I turn my gun socks inside out and hang them up in a well ventilated area and thoroughly spray them about once a year. I let them dry and then sack up the firearms to go back in the safe.
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Eventually they do break down and you'll get rag particles on your guns. They do need to be replaced eventually.
It may sound anal, but a couple of times a month I'll wipe my guns down with these cloths. I use one in each hand so that my fingers never touch the gun.
They're already in a Cabelas silicone sock and resting on their side in a safe. I've just seen some guns where the blue deteriorated from resting on their side.
But the cloths seem to dry out, somewhat. Somebody else recommended Liquid Wrench.
DoubleTapDrew
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Parkerized? Maybe it's rough enough to snag.
Bazooka Joe71
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That's all I use them for and they work quite well.
I stick them back in the ziplock bag they come in...I use them after the weapon is already clean so dirt really isn't a factor.
silverlance
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eh. i use paper towels.
the silicone cloth i use only to impress upon guests the fact that i value my guns and i dont want them treating them like toys.
the silicone cloth i use only to impress upon guests the fact that i value my guns and i dont want them treating them like toys.
KelBench400
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Got this in my email this morning and thought of this thread. Not sure if Harbor Freight can be found nationally but...
45crittergitter
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Note that it's siliconE (lubricant), not silicoN (sand).
230RN
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Paper towels?
Hm.
Not for me.
Apart from the fact that it's fairly abrasive (you can strop knives on paper,) you never know for sure what salts and chemicals are in it.
I could be wrong, but it's not for me.
Hm.
Not for me.
Apart from the fact that it's fairly abrasive (you can strop knives on paper,) you never know for sure what salts and chemicals are in it.
I could be wrong, but it's not for me.
I have seen the bottle of liquid at Academy. It comes in a small (1oz), clear, eye dropper style bottle. I don't remember the price.
I have one that I have had for years. I put 2 or 3 drops to "refresh" the gray flannel cloth. It usually lasts about 2 months. A little bit goes a long way.
It is slipperier than snail snot. One drop on the slide rail really loosens things up.
I have one that I have had for years. I put 2 or 3 drops to "refresh" the gray flannel cloth. It usually lasts about 2 months. A little bit goes a long way.
It is slipperier than snail snot. One drop on the slide rail really loosens things up.
Cougfan2
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I use a "Stealth Cloth". It is not a silicone cloth, but apparently the Navy Seals have used them. They are kind of wet and when they dry out you use mineral spirits to refresh them. Great rust preventative. I get them from Brownell's.
A silicone cloth is a great accessory and I've used them since the 1960s. The silicone (accordign to Outers) never wears off and if the rag gets dirty, launder it and it's restored to perfectly new. I don't know about the last but it does keep the rust off. That and Breakfree CLP are my two mainstays and my guns look 100%
You can tell that they're still "good" if you inadvertently drop one on your couch after a range day...and leave it there overnight....
No, it was NOT my husband that did it. It was me. I have to try to figure out how to get that out of microfibre without spreading it around and making it worse.
Springmom
No, it was NOT my husband that did it. It was me. I have to try to figure out how to get that out of microfibre without spreading it around and making it worse.
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