Best way to clean a nickel plated Winchester 1300 Coastal Defender

Clean? What is it you want to clean? Wood? use wood cleaner.....chrome? Use chrome cleaner...what's the problem here? Moisture? Dry it off. Carbon build up? Carbon cleaner. Have you ever owned a gun before?....no offense.....look for Hopps.

nickel cleaning

best product to clean the nickel portion of the gun w/o ruining the finish..i think i mentioned that in the title.

ranbo1213 said:

best product to clean the nickel portion of the gun w/o ruining the finish..i think i mentioned that in the title.

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Nickel?....use nickel cleaner........I thought I alluded to that in my post.

recommend cleaner

any good recommended brand..i think that is what i was trying to get to, but failed to be more specific, unless u want to continue to be condensending then dont bother to reply..and yes i do own/clean guns, just have not purchased one with 75% covered in nickel plating..thx

ranbo1213 said:

What is the best way to clean a nickel plated Winchester 1300 Coastal Marine Defender. i heard some cleaners may ruin the metal surface.thx

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10w40 engine oil.

If your intention is to polish it to a shine, try using Flitz or Maas polishing paste. Google it

thanks for a sensible answer

Filthy_McNasty said:

10w40 engine oil.

If your intention is to polish it to a shine, try using Flitz or Maas polishing paste. Google it

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thank you very much..thats the type of answer i was looking for!

I just use rem gun oil, 10w40 will work!

i used some Break Free and a soft brush in some areas, cleaned up great..there is a very little blem of Nickel lifting on the reciever i just have to watch out for..thx for the replys..