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Model X 30-30 watermarks on receiver

Posted: Wed May 10, 2023 5:14 pm
by LeverX10
Just put on a rail for my new Model X and noticed that there is some staining/watermarking on the receiver. Should I try to get this out (rubbing with cloth won't do anything) with a cleaner or should I contact Henry?

What cleaners are good for the receivers of these Model X

Re: Model X 30-30 watermarks on receiver

Posted: Wed May 10, 2023 5:33 pm
by Mags
LeverX10 wrote:
Wed May 10, 2023 5:14 pm
Just put on a rail for my new Model X and noticed that there is some staining/watermarking on the receiver. Should I try to get this out (rubbing with cloth won't do anything) with a cleaner or should I contact Henry?

What cleaners are good for the receivers of these Model X
Looks like residue from cleaning solvent. Try wiping with a lightly oiled cloth.

Re: Model X 30-30 watermarks on receiver

Posted: Wed May 10, 2023 5:40 pm
by LeverX10
Mags wrote:
Wed May 10, 2023 5:33 pm
LeverX10 wrote:
Wed May 10, 2023 5:14 pm
Just put on a rail for my new Model X and noticed that there is some staining/watermarking on the receiver. Should I try to get this out (rubbing with cloth won't do anything) with a cleaner or should I contact Henry?

What cleaners are good for the receivers of these Model X
Looks like residue from cleaning solvent. Try wiping with a lightly oiled cloth.
Can you recommend a good receiver cleaner for the model x?

Re: Model X 30-30 watermarks on receiver

Posted: Wed May 10, 2023 7:29 pm
by GFK
I agree with an oil wipe. I like Tetra:

https://www.amazon.com/Tetra-Gun-Lubric ... B011ABJ52G

Re: Model X 30-30 watermarks on receiver

Posted: Thu May 11, 2023 12:11 am
by Mags
LeverX10 wrote:
Wed May 10, 2023 5:40 pm
Mags wrote:
Wed May 10, 2023 5:33 pm
LeverX10 wrote:
Wed May 10, 2023 5:14 pm
Just put on a rail for my new Model X and noticed that there is some staining/watermarking on the receiver. Should I try to get this out (rubbing with cloth won't do anything) with a cleaner or should I contact Henry?

What cleaners are good for the receivers of these Model X
Looks like residue from cleaning solvent. Try wiping with a lightly oiled cloth.
Can you recommend a good receiver cleaner for the model x?
I usually just wipe steel receivers down with an oiled cloth. If I have a stubborn powder stain or tree pitch then Hoppe's #9.

Re: Model X 30-30 watermarks on receiver

Posted: Thu May 11, 2023 12:26 am
by Mr. Neutron
I do similar to Mags. Little oil on a rag.

The guy at the Gun Blue 490 youtube channel uses simple, inexpensive Mineral Oil, and his advice seemed sound, so I do the same. I put a tiny amount of that oil on a clean t-shirt rag, and it works well for me.