G96 Treatment for Cleaning

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I just picked some up along with a barrel snake. I was going to use the G96 and the snake for barrel cleaning, and the G96 and some cotton pads for everything else. This stuff is supposed to lube as well right? Do I have to spray it on, wipe it off to clean, and then spray more on after to lube and leave it?

I was thinking of using a clean cotton pad and some G96 just to wipe it on for lube after.
 
Personally I don't use it as a lube. It is an added bonus that it lubes/protects, but I wipe it off after using it to clean and apply regular oil. But if I were to use it as a lube, I would still wipe it clean and then re-apply like you had mentioned.
 
Dont over think your cleaning
After you wipe your parts clean if you want to apply a bit more after you wont hurt anything if you dont want to you wont hurt anything eigther.
 
A bit of real lube doesn't hurt on any friction surfaces, but other then that i use g96 for just about everything
 
G-96 is great in the cold.
i think its rated to like -100 or something like that.
ive tried others in my AR at -40 and the only one that works good is G96 so far.
love the stuff!

if i have a old gun that ive neglected or a really dirty one ill use the Gun Cleaner stuff.
but most of the time i just use the Gun Treatment stuff.
spray it on, let it sit for a minute, wipe it off.
then i put a little G-96 gun oil on the friction points with a Q-tip.

my guns have never run so good!
(and smell good! come on i cant be the only one who likes the smell of the gun treatment stuff!)
 
Keep in mind the G96 spray cleaner/lube actually has a solvent suspended in the oil. After application, the solvent evaporates, leaving the oil and smells quite pleasant. I find it works just fine for the regular applications but if you have a heavier amount of grunge or fouling you would probably be better off using a specific cleaner/solvent, or repeated applications of G96. I find it a very helpful and effective aid in maintenence but there are numerous choices out there and everybody has an opinion as to what works best for them.
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daBear said:
Keep in mind the G96 spray cleaner/lube actually has a solvent suspended in the oil. After application, the solvent evaporates, leaving the oil and smells quite pleasant. I find it works just fine for the regular applications but if you have a heavier amount of grunge or fouling you would probably be better off using a specific cleaner/solvent, or repeated applications of G96. I find it a very helpful and effective aid in maintenence but there are numerous choices out there and everybody has an opinion as to what works best for them.
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Exactly. I think the fact that your supposed to let the solvent evaportate is something people aren't following. I spray G96 where I need it after I've cleaned the firearm and let the solvent evaporate. After you do this it stays in place where you need it. Just like motor oil.
 
I've been using G96 exclusively on my all my firearms for many years. It's the only cleaner/lube my Glock and AR have ever used. Many thousands of rounds through both in cold, rain, heat, dust, dirt. No issues with it at all. I spray it on, wipe and scrub off the crud, then re-lube as appropriate. I also used it as the exclusive cleaner/solvent lube on my VZ's. Zero issues with corrosion from surplus ammo. It's a fantastic product.
 
G96 is an excellent product. We use it for biathlon rifles in the winter and it runs just fine. I use it to clean and then lube as well. Spray it down, take a toothbrush to it to clean and then lube like regular oil. Put it on and then wipe off the excess. It should still leave a film of protection on all the parts. When storing the directions say to do this 3 times and then wait a while before you put it in the case.

G96 and Hoppe's #9 (which smells great as well) is all I really use. I started using some other stuff to get copper out of the barrel, but I don't think this is really necessary. I think the Hoppes takes care of that? The copper solvent burns your eyes out and smells terrible.

I've heard WD40 is similar, but ruins finishes on wood? WD40 is a solvent and doesn't necessarily lube? Not sure though. I knew an old gun smith that would buy it by the gallon and just fill an old Fantastic bottle with it and spray it on everything. Others can chime in on this one.

Tight groups,

SB.
 
Scott Bear said:
I've heard WD40 is similar, but ruins finishes on wood? WD40 is a solvent and doesn't necessarily lube? Not sure though. I knew an old gun smith that would buy it by the gallon and just fill an old Fantastic bottle with it and spray it on everything. Others can chime in on this one.

Tight groups,

SB.
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The armourer where I used to work once saw someone cleaning their C8 and SIG with WD40 after range time,; he was not happy at all.
 
ok, no one judge me.

for years the cleaning of my guns consisted of a couple shots of WD40 into the receiver and barrel then good to go!

while ive never had any problems ive since upgraded my cleaning practices.
i think its that whole old bull young bull lets run down to the field thing.
 
I love g96. After you rub it into the metal 3 or 4 times it really seems to get into it and protect.

For lubing I'll lightly spray the bolt, let it sit for a bit then wipe off the excess.

Pivot points get a little drop from time to time.

I really like it for wiping the carbon and powder residue off of revolvers, after you're done the guns clean, oiled and ready for the safe.
 
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