I was just wondering if anyone has any advice or preferences on Gun Care for nickel finishes.
Don't ding it, don't scratch it, don't file on it, & yes, NO Hoppe's.
I prefer a good synthetic (Tetragun or Rem oil), but...
I prefer a good synthetic (Tetragun or Rem oil), but...
Thanks I'll keep the Hoppe's thing in mind.
Does anyone know if R.I.G. works.
Does anyone know if R.I.G. works.
Somebody told me about Flitz. I tried it and it worked great on my nickel finish. Good stuff.
What type of Flitz? And does anyone use Rig or Rig+P on nickel?
With the new stainless steels makers are using, I haven't used Rig in years. Used to be the go-to to prevent galling. Its probably fine.
Nickle offers increased lubricity, so, by nature, it works very well with the Teflon/synthetic lubes. Hey, you can use Mobil 1, but as far as being generally easier to clean and subjectively "slicker" the synthetics have it.
Nickle offers increased lubricity, so, by nature, it works very well with the Teflon/synthetic lubes. Hey, you can use Mobil 1, but as far as being generally easier to clean and subjectively "slicker" the synthetics have it.
Good to know. Thank you very much.
I'm glad I read this thread, I use Hoppe's on everything. I don't have anything with a nickle finish yet, but I can see myself screwing up a nice gun out of "oh $#@!, I didn't know the old #9 would take nickle plating off."
It says Flitz Polish paste for corrosion protection. I bought it at the gun show.
But if you use it, be careful, and use in a small area first.
