thiXstrip® ArmoryGel Thixotropic Cleaner Additive for Firearms

thiXstrip® Armory Gel is a specialty thixotropic suspension additive engineered specifically for firearms maintenance. When blended with your favorite gun-cleaning solvent or CLP formula, it transforms into a clingy gel that penetrates deep into bore rifling, lockwork, and muzzle devices—maximizing dwell time on carbon, lead, and copper fouling without messy soak tanks or dripping.

Key Features

• Solvent Versatility
  Compatible with Hoppe’s-style bore cleaners, DF solvents, citrus degreasers, and CLP blends.

• Targeted Cling & Penetration
  Gel adheres to vertical and inverted surfaces—ensuring full contact in barrels, suppressors, and action assemblies.

• Adjustable Consistency
  Easily dial in from a pourable bore gel (0.5 – 1 oz per 16 oz solvent) to a thick paste (2 – 3 oz per 16 oz) for brushing, spraying, or squeegeeing.

• Reduced Solvent Waste
  Spot-treat rather than immersing parts—cutting solvent consumption by up to 50 %.

• Clean-Rinse Finish
  After a 5–15 min dwell, deposits wipe away easily; a quick flush with light oil or fresh solvent leaves virtually no residue.

Firearms Applications

• Bore Conditioning
  Forms a viscous plug that dissolves copper and lead fouling deep in rifling.

• Action & Bolt Cleaning
  Suspension gel captures carbon in bolt faces, carrier rails, and gas keys without running into springs.

• Suppressor & Muzzle Device Maintenance
  Clings inside multi-chamber ports for thorough degreasing and fouling removal.

• Rust & Corrosion Treatment
  Thickened oxidizer gels for precise rust-removal on external metal surfaces.

• Optics & Rail Systems
  Low-volatility gels for cleaning Picatinny rails, scope mounts, and eyepieces.

Usage Guidelines

1. Mixing

   • Bore Gel: 0.5–1 oz thiXstrip® Armory Gel per 16 oz solvent → pourable gel

   • Action Paste: 2–3 oz per 16 oz solvent → thick paste

2. Application

   • Barrel: Push gel through with a bore mop or rod.

   • Action/Bolt: Brush on with nylon brush or Q-tip.

   • Suppressor: Apply via dropper or syringe to internal walls.

3. Dwell Time

   • Standard: 5–15 minutes

   • Heavy fouling: up to 30 minutes

4. Removal & Rinse

   • Wipe away dissolved fouling.

   • Flush with a light lubricating oil or fresh solvent.

   • Lightly re-lubricate all moving parts before reassembly.