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I managed to spill some Hoppes 9 bore solvent on the "duty finish" of my DW and I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with fixing this issue (the solvent causes the finish to go blotchy)?
Thanks!
 
Bore solvents are nototiously hard on coating type finishes. It has been recommended for ever to avoid having them come into contact with wood finishes of any sort.
am unfamiliar with it, but it sounds like it's probably a paint type finish?

You might be able to buff it, or live with it.
 
Lee Enfield said:
Bore solvents are nototiously hard on coating type finishes. It has been recommended for ever to avoid having them come into contact with wood finishes of any sort.
am unfamiliar with it, but it sounds like it's probably a paint type finish?

You might be able to buff it, or live with it.
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The solvent seeped from a cloth onto the slide while the gun was stripped for cleaning; I didn't notice it for few minutes which proved long enough to leave this faint discolouration in the finish. I have heard Kroil might wotk and DW reccomends it for use on their guns so I'll give that a try. Otherwise, I am out of ideas (I tried buffing to no avail).
 
:eek: This is the first I have heard of #9 affecting any kind of finish. I have been using it for years and it has never affected any of my stock finishes. I may have to stop recommending it now.

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4n2t0 said:
It may be too late for this information...

http://danwessonfirearms.com/support/faq/

Q. What lube and cleaner do you recommend on your guns?

A. The Duty finish is the most durable finish on the market, however harsh cleaners will discolor it. The protection will still be there but you could cause streaking. There are literally hundreds of cleaners and oils on the market and more being produced every day. There is no way for us to test everything and that is why we only recommend a few that we know will work and work well. It is very important to stay away from strippers and degreasers. Generally, if it is safe for polymers and Painted pieces it will not discolor the Duty Treat, these are usually oil based cleaners.

We recommend, FP-10 , Miltec-1 and TW25b grease for the rails. These are the only products we recommend to grease the rails.

Kroil will work as a cleaner and bench rest shooters have used it for years. You may have to let it soak as it is penetrating oil. We recommend FP-10 as a kind of a do all, lubricant, cleaner and surface protectant. Any light gun oil should work as a surface protectant as well.

Don’t get overly concerned with having the gun spotless. Generally a good wipe down and maybe a little scrubbing with a toothbrush and cotton swab every 500 rounds is all that is really needed. Keep the rails and barrel hood good and wet and the gun should treat you just fine.
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I'm hoping a soak in Kroil will take care of it
 
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