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Lmbass14:
Bought a NIB 1974 (ish) Yugo SKS packed in cosmoline from Rod the other day.  Before I get to the question, just want to mentioned Rod is an extremely good guy to deal with and will treat ya right.  I refuse to buy anymore firearms from Cabela's in La Vista, due to the looong wait to have 20 people check the paperwork.

Anyway, my question, What is the easiest way to remove the cosmo?  I've done the google gig and the results were all over the board.  The hits I got ranged from boiling water, brake cleaner, paint thinner, oven, dishwasher, gasoline (yeah, right), diesel fuel, steam, wrapping the gun in a black plastic bag and put it on the south side of the house, etc.

I asked Rod if the price included the cleaning of the cosmo, said it didn't.  :(

This is the first surplus gun I purchased, so this newbie could use some expert advice.  The people on this forum are extremely knowledgable, and looking forward to your opinions.

Thank you very much in advance.

Bernie

bullit:
I found that Remington Action Cleaner, or similiar works best.   I've been told they are essentially brake cleaner.  That being said I would recommend a toll free call for free advice from Brownells at 800-741-0015.  They will put you through to one of their 'smiths/techs who are always helpful. 

bk09:
I have only heard of people using paint thinner.

RobertH:
i've heard of brake cleaner and paint thinner.  you can also use heat.  see here:  http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_14/196139_Low_and_Constant_Heat__Cosmoline_Removal.html

bullit:
I should have pointed out in my reply that any way is a big pain in the butt and time consuming.  It will fascinate you the knooks and crannies Cosmoline can hide out.

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