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May 29th, 2015 at 7:42am
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Gents...Could someone please post the recipe for this product....ran a search to no avail...thanks...Randy A.
  
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Re: eds red
Reply #1 - May 29th, 2015 at 8:52am
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here is a link to what your looking for.
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Reply #2 - Jun 1st, 2015 at 12:44am
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Quarts:

Acetone
Mineral spirits
Kerosene
Dexron3 or better atf, not ford, not other types
anhydrous lanolin as an option for extreme storage performance

I've made several gallon batches In the last few years

There is nothing finer to soak a part in for long term preservation following a very tough cleaning or restoration cycle. It flat stops active rust instantly.
It also will allow long term storage in trying conditions of your rifles and guns. Like leaving one in the corner of a room, near the beach enough to smell the fishing boats, for a year, and have zero dust/moisture generated corrosion. This is without the lanolin. With it the term ill get and even more tolerant of bad conditions.

Of course it's a great bore solvent, low viscosity light lubricant, etc

If you flood it into small tight areas, the atf is left by the carrier and it's a sensational light lube on the thin film left.

Oops, didn't mean to run an ad for eds red. Sorry for sermon. I own three bottles of hoppes from the 80s, I've not looked at them in the last 7 years.
  
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Re: eds red
Reply #3 - Jun 1st, 2015 at 11:26am
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The formula for Ed's Red should be mixed in smaller volumes. The acetone in it will quickly evaporate each time you open the lid, so it will be gone long before you've used up these huge amounts.
I mix up a quart size at a time, so it's fresher, and the acetone is still there. I've also added a bit more acetone if it sits too long, and I date my mix to remind me of how old it is.
  

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Reply #4 - Jun 1st, 2015 at 2:28pm
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Never had an issue with acetone evap, I keep it in glass bottles with foil seals, closed promptly.

It is true if your not diligent and leave it open, it all will evap, except the oil.

When viscosity changes, and youll know it, think about adding more solvent.

Like wine, I dont drink, but it will grow legs. It shouldn't have legs in clean glass.

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