Raptor1971 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I've noticed just lately that the engraving on my Lanber has started to blacken, during the hot spell and can only put it down to the sweat from my hands ( salt ect ) I clean the gun once a week inside and out if required more internally and a quick wipe down of the outside of the barrels and clean the stock. I've tried the cleaning cloths but it just wont budge any ideas or manufacturers of a decent cleaning solution to help get it sparkling again sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anth6568 Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Try meths or terps, but ensure its away from the wood. Get a tooth brush and give it a good scrub. Once dry, give it a good oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Solvol (Autosol) available from Halfords etc is ideal for cleaning the engraving. I've used it for many years without harming the metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker56 Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Hi raptor Have you been able to cleanup the engraving on the lanber, I have also noticed the same on mine would be interested to know if you were able to clean it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Mother Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 If it's gunge in the engraving, a mild detergent and a toothbrush. Wipe down with a silicone impregnated cloth afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 toothbrush n brasso worked on my old gunmark kestral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Mother Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 If your gun is blued, don't use brasso. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Strip down either boil off in a mild caustic solution or use an ultra sonic cleaner . Buff off with soft steel wire brush and chalk . Lacquer action and parts then re assemble making sure there is no lacquer on the face or baring surfaces .As the "engraving" on most Italian guns is either rolled , acid etched or lazer cut on better quality guns ,it is often very shallow so any polishing has to be done gently to avoid risk of removing it altogether .Many "gold inlays " are merely plating and this will disappear with any polishing so be careful . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Brasso do a metal polish, takes seconds, my lanber is the same this time of year. Toothbrush to get the awkward bit,keep away from blueing but never had an issue myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor1971 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Solvol (Autosol) available from Halfords etc is ideal for cleaning the engraving. I've used it for many years without harming the metal. Cheers for the heads up Steve, i got some today and it works a treat it's ceaned it up really well and looks like new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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