
Originally Posted by
alpha.kilo
I don't think its fragile. But I have had some experience with chroming auto bumpers and even some plastic automotive parts. I have seen some chrome that loses its luster after it gets old or is exposed to acetone or gasoline. I am told that is because the surface of the chrome becomes microscopically less smooth. I don't know what the effect of harsh industrial solvents has on the aging process of chrome. My thought is to avoid it if possible.
So I am certainly no expert. But if a filthy chrome barrel cleans up with a patch and some CLP, why introduce the solvents? Chrome, by its design, has a much rougher surface than stainless or Chro moly steel. I want to keep my barrel surface as smooth as possible for as long as possible. Even my Noveske heavy chromed barrels don't get industrial solvents applied.
I am suggesting don't use more chemical than is needed. Run your gun hard. In training. In work. In combat. But my feeling is when its cleaning time, don't artificially introduce unneeded harsh chemicals to surfaces that are important to the flight of the bullet.
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