russian SKS and WD-40

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i like using WD-40 on my chinese SKS when im storing it for the winter, it makes the color darker and shinier but im not sure if it will hurt the shellac on my russian SKS stock , comment ?
 
Just don't get it on the shellac. :)

On another note... I like oiling my SKSs with motor oil. Gas tube and everything. Seems to work well.

But I'll try that WD-40 thing you do.
 
I use a patch soaked in 15W40 diesel oil and seems to work good for me. It hasn't effected my shellac yet either but I only apply it to the metal before assembling. Plus, if you have ever used WD40 to preserve engine components, the stuff it too thin to stop corrosion unless you reapply it every month or so.

Automatic transmission fluid on the other hand does a super job in preventing rust but haven't used it on a rifle yet probably because the diesel oil works fine in a controlled environment. Just a few ideas to kick around.

Both are cheap as borscht! :D
 
Where are you guys storing your firearms where you figure they need such thick oils to protect it from rusting???

I Clean mine like I do all my firearms, with Break Free CLP, give all the outer parts a wipe, and put them in the gun cabinet. Never had a rusting problems doing like this.

As for using it on your stock T, are you spraying it on the stock to keep it from drying up and cracking????

WD 40's website mentions that Polycarbonate and clear polystyrene plastic are among the few surfaces on which to avoid using a petroleum-based product like WD-40. Nearly everything else is ok.
 
I really like Ed's Red for cleaning AND preserving my firearms.
The ATF in the mixture does wonders in a barrel when storing for a few months.
Just wet a patch and wipe the bore once it has been cleaned.
And it's cheaper than most firearms cleaning stuff.
PP.
 
WD 40 will rust the #### outta you firearms DON"T do it. Use a proper OIL based lubricant.
 
I've used WD 40 on my SKS stock, and every other part for rust protection, and never had a problem. I store my slug shotgun all year covered with WD 40 and not a hint of rust anywhere.
 
PerversPépère said:
I really like Ed's Red for cleaning AND preserving my firearms.
The ATF in the mixture does wonders in a barrel when storing for a few months.
Just wet a patch and wipe the bore once it has been cleaned.
And it's cheaper than most firearms cleaning stuff.
PP.
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X 2 on the Reds. I made up a batch because I'm a cheap old b*****d and use it on my SKS after a thorought cleaning with Windex and Hot water.
 
Shellac is impermeable to oil, but I'm not sure what composition that WD40 has.
The guns were packed with cosmoline for the last 4-5 decades and the shellac did not decay completely; cosmoline is a petroleum based product.
 
Solvent for shellac is denatured alcohol. I doubt if petroleum based solvents will affect it, specially a light coat.

I have used WD40 to protect firearms against corrosion for more than 25 years, still do, never a problem. However, an independent test has shown CLP is even better at that application and it is a good lubricant as well, which WD40 is not.
 
The season to be concerned about it summer, not winter. In winter the RH drops to about 30% where I store my guns, and I need a dehmidifier in the summer to keep it at about 50%. I don't oil anything but the bore and nary a problem.
 
If it's really a concern, just use regular gun oil (usually in little bottles at CT). If you really need to preserve a wood finish, take the stock off and store the metal parts separately in your safe. I would agree that if it's stored inside, most parts of Canada need houses to be heated in the winter and your heater (stove, furnace, etc.) will usually dry out the air.
 
DW40 is crap.

Fluid film is the way to go. It even smells better.

http://www. canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/3/AutoFluidsChemicals/LubricantsPenetrants/PRD~0381567P/Fluid%2BFilm%2BRust%2Band%2BCorrosion%2BPrevention.jsp
 
This is in my mind worth 2 posts. Fluid film is non toxic. It lists in it's general purpose firearms.

WD40 works in a pinch but there are much better products out there. On the applications that make one think of WD40 I prefer move-it. Nuts and bolts. For firearms Fluid film.

DW40 shouldn't even be around its nfg.
 
Wurth makes a product called HHS-2000 that works awesome.... Goes on like WD but turns to a sticky grease in seconds. I don't normally use it on my firearms but If you're concerned about moisture and long term storage I'd go with it or fluid film.
 
Boeshield T-9 seems to be pretty good for longish storage (over the winter, or for a year, never tried using it for a longer period). It leaves a waxy coating. Clean it off before shooting or you'll get a melty sticky mess. I use WD-40 as a fast way of protecting my SKS after shooting corrosive when I don't feel like cleaning it right away. Dissasemble and hose it down. I then clean it when I have time. Or just wipe it down and go shooting again.
 
Never had a prob with WD on my yugo, but iv used many different oils, motor included. They arnt fussy.

Come to think of it this thread made me miss my sks, I'm gunna buy another one I think lol.
 
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