My New Favorite Way to Clean Gunstocks
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Thanks for the tip! My ex-wife left the Box of those sponges under my kitchen sink. I'll be trying them out on some of my soiled stocks. Thanks again. Great show!
nobody will see this but this did work well, used super fine steel wool and some magic erasers, about 8 of the long guns were sitting half way underwater for about 6 days :(
Sorry to hear that, was it a flood or was it a boating accident?
Dumb question, how do I know if there is a clear coat or lacquer I inherited ww1 shotgun that was in closet for 50+ years, I put tung oil but kinda looks patchy now. I don't want to completely refinish just make sure wood is OK. Thanks
Good stuff. Great idea. Will be giving it a go real soon - cabin fever + internet auctions = many new additions to the collection!! Maybe too many 🤔
When it comes to the conservation of these old specimen, less is always preferred. Slow and minimal is my approach. Gotta sneak up on it. These pads are definitely “sneaky”. Thanks again. Stay strong
Mark from Anvil gunsmithing will actually use very fine steel wool and soapy water to remove the grime from stocks. He claims it won't take off any finish that's not actually dirt. For a full refurbishment, he uses a solvents like acetone or brakleen in lieu of water to remove all oils from the wood fibers. Then he heavily coats a red and dark stain mix finished off with a couple coats of generic Danish oil.
Good ol' soap and water is hard to beat. I think it just depends on the type of soap, some that are more like detergents can strip the oil out of the wood.
This is good advice. I use these erasers all over the house for cleaning chores. Get the generic ones, much cheaper.
Thanks for the video.Always looking for ways to clean older rifles.
I love this product, never thought to use it on gun stocks though. May have to give it a shot.
Awesome, I'll use this method on my next mil surp purchase, I generally I do a pretty deep cleaning if its so dirty it looks like its been buried in the mud with a dead body for decades, but on good condition rifles I'll use this to do a light cleaning.
Awesome - I wish I knew about this two months ago. I picked up a Carcano that was really dirty.
Very cool I'm scared to clean the stock on my Mauser because I don't want to ruin it with the wrong products or techniques. Might try this though.
i never even thought of this. Gonna give it a try. Thanks!
Let me know how it goes
They also work great on clear coat scratches on automotive paint.
Will try this out soon!
I think this stuff is basically an abrasive impregnated into a disintegrating foam. If you look at tests of it done on car paint, good high quality photos show scratches just like sandpaper would leave. Scrub too hard on a mark on your wall at home and your paint goes bye bye, especially if you wet it. It kinds of melts your paint and blends the stain.
I think 0000 steel wool and mild soapy water would be a good thing to always try first, and if that can't do it then maybe work your way to this.
That's just me, not dissing anyone or telling them what to do.
Looking healthy and happy my man, keep it up
Thanks!
4 "ought" steel wool is perfect for smoothing out rough spots on rifle stocks and doesn't affect the finish or grain.
Excellent tip. Thanks.
Cool, I'll have to try this.
Great trick. Ive got a couple guns that could use cleaning on the stock/wood.
I put mine in the wood stove and burnt the grime off and it little bit darker and it looks good to 😂😂
Nice video, very helpful!
Sometimes low tech and not fancy works like a charm!
Water is one of the most useful solvents out there. This product works well. It will take off the oxidized oil finish. Next to none of which is original now days. Clean em up apply another layer of oil and save them for the next generation.
Great info!
Very Good tip!
great idea
Should have done this video Billy Mays style! hahaha
If I could pull it off that would be awesome
thank you
Thanks for the hack, great video
I've always used 0000 steel wool and a little bit of mineral oil or motor oil. Takes off paint, gunk, dirt, grease, etc. also leaves the wood looking "healthy". Just don't use too much and wipe it down with a rag afterwards to remove any excess oil. You don't want it to saturate the wood too much.
I just bought a mas 36 and it needs new wood. The receiver says it's a FG model, do you know if the 36/51 wood will go on it by chance?
Awesome. I needed to know that. I have 2 stocks that are very dirty. Thank you...btw what kind of oil did you use on stock?
Linseed
I have a swiss k31. The stock looks to have an original varnish. What would you advise to clean and shine. The rifle is in above average condition.
Hey that's a beautiful g43 you got there... I want one so bad
Thanks, it's in a few videos on mine. I even got a bit of mud on it in one.
Wet clean & smooth NICE🤗✔
what kind of oil did you use after cleaning white paint off? Just a linseed oil? Love your videos
Try 0000 Steelwool dip in hot soapy water and rub. Do not apply pressure, you do not want the wool to cut. As long as you do not press the finish should remain in tact. Recently used this method on 7.65arg.
I worry about built up oil on the inside of my milsurp rifle near the trigger assembly, the part were there's no finish whatsoever, do you know if this method would damage the wood in any way?🤔
Interesting. Thank you.
Have you tried it with a cleaner also ? Good video too
You can get this type of scrubber product on Amazon cheap and in bulk.
Can I buy that mod 94 stock? Need one. Great Cleaningg tip. Thanks.
After you used magic eraser what kind of oil did you apply
I hope this works that well for me. I have the perfect candidate stock to try it out!
Let me know how it goes!
Have you tried to do an entire stock with the magic eraser then rub it down with the linseed oil
damn bro you should have taken a picture ,before and after to show at the end? lol
Late to the show, but this is a fascinating video. How would the Magic Eraser work if used with Murphy's Oil Soap?
Just picked up a Belgian 1935 for $450. Saw it and didn’t think twice to take it xD
Oh I'm jelly
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@@MilsurpWorld done
If anyone has a Jeep wrangler hardtop, this is perfect for cleaning the interior of the top’s textured surface!
I feel like others ,its a great idea but i am strill wondring if while rubbing it with that some what abrasive pad with water? Will that wood soak up any of that water and could it cause a slow decline in the wood? I was thinking to do the same thing with some kind of ,yes gun oil? Some kind of really lite clear oil that will also preserve the wood without any color change? And if not oil, maybe something else besides water? But i have two mil-surps, one a family heirloom and the other a Caracno 91/24 i just got in less then a week ago. Its got a couple of bad areas around the hand holds where the stock is actually blackened. The rest of the stock has a nice look to it and great stripes. I purchased one of the rifles stored in Europe rather then Ethiopia, hehe Not that theres anything wrong with those, if you pay for a hand select. But RTI's hand select prices are outrageous! Classic's is 30bucks and other places are all 50bucks or less and in some cases less then 30bucks! So you have to pay the extra at RTI or roll the dice as there are plenty of good and bad reviews! LOL great video and idea bro! Thanks!
I’ve been using acetone it doesn’t remove the stain
Man do you use brichwood gunstock tru-oil ive got a bottle from us i used it on my bayonet grips and it was magic awsome shiny after few layers-u can use much less
Plz comment
I just use linseed oil.
@@MilsurpWorld it is linseed oil but it drys better
I love the way you take care of your collection which shows how much you love them
One more tool in the toolbox. Thanks
I've bought rifles where the stock was black with grease and oil. Some dings and dents. I steamed the oil and grease out and the dings and dents swelled up and disappeared. Dried it out, light sanding and oiled it. Looked like new
It's like a what not to do video.
dang I bet you were a little upset you didn't leave that paint on the g98.
What type of oil did you use?
I think BLO
After using water do you need to help it dry?
I'd suggest wiping it dry.
@@MilsurpWorld I bought a carcano from Axis that is pretty dirty and you can tell a big difference where I used the magic eraser. Thanks for the tip and love the show.
Thanks man
Would oil work instead of water??
The package says to use water. I'm curious now that you mentioned it.
Did you notice a bump in subs after the forgotten weapons shoot out?
Some, not as much as you might expect.
@@MilsurpWorld you guys both do great work out would be awesome if you guys or inrange would collaborate.
I would love to collab with them one day. I think just physical distance is the biggest obstacle.
aint late this time
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That’s so sweet... good info!!!
Like you said in my mind I thought you needed either a special cleaner or something harsh acetone, oven cleaner, Etc... I’ve got a few dozen mil surp rifles I can try it on.
Wait a minute! On second thought ! ur a jerk. Now I don’t have an excuse not to clean all those rifles. Lol. Damn it. Ha!
Lol
Can you make an actual video about gew 98 ? Is it all matching ?
It's in a couple videos of mine, I think K98k evolution and POA vs POI. Yeah it's all matching down to the screws.
@@MilsurpWorld I have been looking for 1 but no luck so far. These are so hard to come by these days.
What kind of oil do you use on your stock after you clean them with the magic eraser? I have a Romanian dong set I'd like to clean up and re apply something to protect it if necessary
Linseed oil is usually pretty good.
Love this channel.
I am using boiled linseed oil on my stock as a finish but it takes a long long time to dry. Is there something else that I can use? Please make a video on finishes to use.
On a similar note I have been putting Old English brand “Lemon Oil” on my M48 about twice a year and am not sure if it does anything long term or protective. I’m not sure how dark boiled linseed oil would make the stock as it is a nice light brown color.
I have never used boiled linseed oil before.
Go to Stumpy Nubs woodworking videos. Look at his playlist on varnish(es). He states raw linseed oil dries faster than boiled linseed oil.
I just watched a video of a guy finishing a model 1903 Lee Enfield using it. I'll backtrack and find it for you. Someone there mentioned this channel!
Found it: Tudenom Channel, "Recondition the oil finish on your milsurp rifle."
He's not an expert but he advises checking with experts as he goes along. It's a good place to start for ideas anyway.
use just linseed oil to really soak into the stock , not boiled linseed oil . in the olden days they used to heat the oil to 140f and soak the stock in it for 15 mins . if you cut that wood in half you'd see just how deep it penetrates it's the best Ive ever seen . I use boiled on my m91/30 mosin and sks . it's still a nice oil to use . or tung oil . but as soon as you shoot it enough it sweats something fierce and I gotta wipe it down . its probably more cosmoline leaking out than anything because it's darker than the BLO I put on it
P.S. im a bit jealous of your guns! lol i only have two milsurps and am already kind of old to catch up to you guys? hehehe plus my wife dosnt like my hobby! LOL So i gotta stash my allowence each week! LOL Or get in a tiff with her to just get the cash out of the bank! LOL not!!
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Thanks!
Do you use linseed oil on any of your stocks?
I did in this video
The magic eraser has bleach in it I believe I'm skeptical of using this product but I'm no expert, I don't think bleach is the best method
It doesn't have bleach.
you could have removed the paint with a bit of mineral oil and your fingernail and avoided a color change.
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I would not do this. It's a light abrasive. I personally wouldn't use anything besides a damp (water) rag.
Mark Novak uses a piece of metal that is sort of flattened on both sides that he uses to scrape gunk off. Not really abrasive but a mild one is ok. I use scotch bright and ballistol
@@HircineDaWolf Those are both very abrasive and does remove the finish and wood underneath.
@@arisukak barely enough and most milsurps are just finished with some sort of oil...
@@HircineDaWolf I'll pick the factory finish over a refinish any day.
Please do not film in front of those 3 beautiful battle rifles. I'm 2 min in and haven't heard a word you said lol
Someone told me to use lighter fluid on a q-tip to remove paint transfer on a stock where it maybe scraped up against a wall. Haven't tried it yet so...
First!!
Your so lucky. I was at work today......next time........i'll be first. I'm watching you 😠
@@jaredkennedy2555 challenge accepted!!! I was honestly worried when I saw he posted it. I immediately asked, "who else did you send this to?!!" 🤓
@@samanthahansen9138 I was driving to work. I feel like its a race now.......a race to be first....because if your not first your last.
@@jaredkennedy2555 truer words have never been spoken.
You are cheating !!!😂😂😂
Queue the "Patina Purists" and Commie Shellac Lovers. "Don't ruin that Russian Capture" with all of it's mis-matched parts.
Then you got the assholes who think they aren't collectable unless they are factory "correct."
Why would you ruin a piece of history that saw both sides of a world wide conflict? That same mentality is why Russian captures have gone from 400 to now 1k all day. Cleaning is one thing but completely restoring a gun that doesn’t need restored is blasphemy. That’s fine though keep cleaning them up and please by all means continue to sand of all the shellac. Mine will continue to climb in value.
@@DelGTAGrndrs I don't buy rifles to re-sell. I'd rather shoot a pretty rifle than ANY commie-f%$ked POS.
@@marcogram1216 I’m sure you love those Mitchell’s Mausers then...
Your blind if you can't see either of the parts of the stock you removed paint from removed finish
Now use 0000 steelwool and it does the same ............... cheaper, better and longer lasting!