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Lanolin In Ed's Red?
Aug 15th, 2011 at 11:32am
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Hello, everyone.  I recently bought some Ed's Red from Brownell's..wanting to try some first before deciding to make up a larger batch later.  I didn't see Lanolin listed as an ingrediant, though advertised as original formula.  Called Brownell's..They said it doesn't have it.  I have anhydrous lanolin..wonder how much I could add to the small container of solvent?  Would it need to be heated?  Is Lanolin really necessary?  Thanks!
  
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Re: Lanolin In Ed's Red?
Reply #1 - Aug 15th, 2011 at 11:52am
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Arizona Sharpshooter's are selling it as"Dago Red Bore Solvent",8oz for $10.00.It contains lanolin.Just saw this for first time a couple days ago--Fritz
  
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Re: Lanolin In Ed's Red?
Reply #2 - Aug 15th, 2011 at 1:19pm
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My understanding is that the lanolin in Ed's Red is there as a rust preventative, and that the lack of it in the mix does nothing to degrade it's performance as a bore cleaner.  According to Ed Harris, the developer of the cleaner, it was an optional ingredient.   

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Re: Lanolin In Ed's Red?
Reply #3 - Aug 16th, 2011 at 8:34am
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I use it in my version as I am a big believer in lanolin. I add about a tablespoon per pint. The easiest way to mix it in is: Melt it and pour it into the bottle then add the Ed's Red and shake vigorously. Something I am going to experiment with is lanolin oil that is lanolin with all the wax removed. It should go in easier that anhydrous Lanolin.

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