Metallic looking grease on guns

hometheaterman · 10-09-2008, 10:31 PM

I had someone on another site tell me that you are supposed to leave the metallic grease stuff on semi auto guns that have it on as long as possible. I've been cleaning one and rubbed it down with oil over the grease. The first time noticed it didn't come off so just rubbed over it after that. I'm now afraid I may have it wear off way faster than normal for this. Do I need to get more and reapply or will I be fine?

corey012778 · 10-11-2008, 01:15 AM

what type of semi auto?

I have a semi auto, I did not clean it all out. I was wearing most of it when I was done shooting.

Took an 20min hot as I could take to get it off me.

eldeguello · 10-11-2008, 11:51 AM

Hmmm. This is a new one on me. I have owned many and used a lot more, semi-autos over the years, and don't recall any metallic-looking grease on any of them! What is that stuff, anyway?

I've never had any problems with a semiauto that could be attributed to grease, or a lack of grease either. A little grease might help make them function better, but not in really cold weather!! Like you often get in hunting season.