Yep, I am seeing a lot of ATF in those bottles. I mix Ed's up by the gallon. After about 15k shells this Browning needed a soak.
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No ammunition? Crummy weather? No worries.
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With acetone or without?
No acetone. I dont have many guns with plastic, but dont want to take a chance of the acetone damaging it.
The Red I mixed up was:
1 Qt Mobile 1
1 Qt ATF
1 can STP
1 Lg Bottle Hoppes #9
1 Qt Mobile 1
1 Qt ATF
1 can STP
1 Lg Bottle Hoppes #9
The Ed's Red receipe I know is equal parts of automatic transmission fluid, kerosene, mineral spirits, and acetone. Like I posted earlier, I leave out the acetone. I have soaked some fine firearms in the 3 part mix and never caused any damage.
Mine might be what's called USMC Red ? It works good what ever it is.
I have soaked several older guns with gummed up actions from dried up old oil. They went back to working correctly after a overnight soak.
That's the Ed's Red Dip I remember. I think I remember the addition of lanolin?
Yes, I believe lanolin was in it. The only lanolin I have on hand is Fluid Film and Woolwax. I guess a dollop of either wouldn't hurt since they are rust prevention products.
Apparently, what you show is a new version of STP as of 2020. I used the older version known as 1981 STP, which may be no longer available and it is much more viscus than the newer version.
Vintage STP is available on the 'bay auction site.
STP® Company History, Beginning in October of 1954
"STP, the racers edge" STP= "Scientifically Treated Petroleum"
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Think I’ll stick with Ballistol and Break Free.
STP..Andy Granatelli...those stupid stickers all over the place...suddenly I feel rather, uh, old.
STP..Andy Granatelli...those stupid stickers all over the place...suddenly I feel rather, uh, old.
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You are old (me too)!
