emilianoksa Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 With other guns this just amounts to a wipe down after use with an oily cloth. Most airsoft guns are made of polymer and alloy , but some have steel receivers and outer barrels. Can I use the tiniest bit of gun oil (Ballistol) on the externals of an AK, and then wipe it off, or is the risk of the oil migrating to internal parts too great? Should I avoid using normal oil at all costs, and stick to a silicone cloth? Or are there other alternatives. A very light smear of molybdenum grease for example? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 I normally keep a few packets of those poison teabags in a draw for when I need to keep moisture away from items in storage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilianoksa Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 Thanks for the reply. I assume you mean these, or something like them containing silicone oil: https://www.abbeysupply.com/airsoft-products/Abbey_Airsoft_Cleaning_Wipes.html So other oil is a definite no no then, even for the externals of a receiver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 No I mean those packets of silicone that comes with stuff. They're toxic to ingest (obviously) but they're fantastic at absorbing moisture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Prisce Posted March 31, 2018 Supporters Share Posted March 31, 2018 They are called silica gel packets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 19 minutes ago, Prisce said: They are called silica gel packets. That's the buggers!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davegolf Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 What you want to use is Express gun oil, you can wipe down all externals with it, it will not harm any plastics and will maintain steel parts and even protect wooden furniture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilianoksa Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 Thanks to you all. I used to use Express gun oil years ago, but not on airsoft. I was under the impression that any gun oil was to be avoided where airsoft guns are concerned. Even Napier power airgun oil which is said to be kind to plastics. Maybe this warning is not for aeg but gbb owners, because of the rubber seals and polymer blowback units. I'll bear the silica gell tea bags in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davegolf Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Yes the only parts to avoid are seals and buckings, but otherwise it's a good for all else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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