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Ed's Red Storage Containers
I'm going to be mixing a large batch of Ed's Red using acetone. I have some gallon paint cans made of plastic and marked PP. I know that acetone will degrade some plastics over time but I think that it's PVC and ABS which are vulnerable. Anyone know for sure?
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I'd recommend that you use either a glass or metal container. Ed's Red is tough on any type of plastic and will cause a such a container to leak. Is it worth taking a chance when the downside is a 1-gallon spill?
So far, glass containers have worked out fine. Also you can tell how much you have left with a glance.
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So far, glass containers have worked out fine. Also you can tell how much you have left with a glance.
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Thanks Lou, but what I need to know is what kind of plastic container I can use so information on glass doesn't help me. FYI I have been keeping lacquer thinner and acetone in "Rubbermaid" squeeze bottles for years. They are handy and you can see at a glance how much you have left. So I'm still trying to find out what PP means on a paint bucket.
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Thanks, M1. I'm going to take your advice but I am also going to use the 1 gallon polypropylene bucket for soaking small parts. I like the idea of being able to put a secure lid on.
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BRUKER,
Ed's Red is a cleaning solution used for guns because it's very effective on carbon. It is a very good cleaner for automotive parts as well. Best part is it's cheap.
1 part Dexron ATF
1 part kerosene
1 part mineral spirits (odorless preferred)
1 part acetone
Mix in a well ventilated space and in the order given in the recipe because you can pull off 4 -6 oz of the Dexron/kerosene mix to use as a gun oil.
If you are using it for gun cleaning, add 4 oz. of lanolin to each gallon.
Firearms guys will argue that many other products are better but unless you experience climate extremes, Ed's Red will work just fine. Firearms guys like to argue anyway, just like Ford Truck guys.
Ed's Red is a cleaning solution used for guns because it's very effective on carbon. It is a very good cleaner for automotive parts as well. Best part is it's cheap.
1 part Dexron ATF
1 part kerosene
1 part mineral spirits (odorless preferred)
1 part acetone
Mix in a well ventilated space and in the order given in the recipe because you can pull off 4 -6 oz of the Dexron/kerosene mix to use as a gun oil.
If you are using it for gun cleaning, add 4 oz. of lanolin to each gallon.
Firearms guys will argue that many other products are better but unless you experience climate extremes, Ed's Red will work just fine. Firearms guys like to argue anyway, just like Ford Truck guys.
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I like collecting and shooting old milsurp rifles. I try and shoot surplus ammo also. After shooting I drench the bore with Windex. The ammonia neutralizes the corrosive residue. When I get home I'll clean it up with Ed's Red.
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Originally Posted by sevenL4
Firearms guys like to argue anyway, just like Ford Truck guys.
Thank you for letting me set the record straight.
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