Help with removing the hippie scent

[Pyriel]

I recently picked up an ATI 1911 from another member for a pretty much unbeatable price, but after handling the gun for a bit I noticed that my hands smelled like patchouli. Sure enough the smell is soaked into the gun through and through . It's not a huge deal, but I'd rather my firearm didn't smell like a head shop or modern hippie. I'd love to give it a bath in some Hoppe's #9, but nearly all strong smells upset the lady of the house. I'm not really too concerned with ruining the finish, since it's already a little battle worn and needs some duracoat anyway (If anyone in the Carmel area does dura coat let me know). Hopefully someone on here has the answer.

 

[96firephoenix]

I'll take the stink off your hands, along with all things included by the stink.

I'd suggest putting a baking soda pack in a box with the pistol... other than that, no clues

 

[Steve B]

Wikipedia says, "One study suggests patchouli oil may serve as an all-purpose insect repellent." That could be handy for mosquitoes but it make it so you can't carry a BUG.

 

[Pyriel]

Wikipedia says, "One study suggests patchouli oil may serve as an all-purpose insect repellent." That could be handy for mosquitoes but it make it so you can't carry a BUG.

It's also a people repellent, I don't want people thinking that I haven't showered in days.

 

[gunsisgood]

wrap it in bacon, problem solved.

you are welcome.

 

[cobber]

You might try a tomato juice bath? Works for skunk spray at least.

 

[Bunnykid68]

Tear it down and clean it with something neutral like denatured alcohol and then oil it up appropriately. Maybe with Virgin olive oil to give it a nice smell

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Ballistol: https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...sion/243535-how_bad_does_ballistol_smell.html

 

[Steve B]

Febreeze or Ozium might work as well.

 

[Pyriel]

So far the alcohol seems like the best option, followed by lubing it up with bacon fat

 

[rgrimm01]

Rub the item down with bagna cauda. You would then appreciate the light fragrant offering of the patchouli oil...

 

[DoggyDaddy]

So far the alcohol seems like the best option, followed by lubing it up with bacon fat

For you or the gun?

 

[Colt556]

I have a similar issue when I get guns from heavy smokers. I have one I've owned for years and when I open the case I can still smell the smoke.

 

[Cemetery-man]

Ahhh, the good ol' sixties. Regardless of what you use, be aware that the gun will always shoot high!

 

[hoosierdaddy1976]

put it in a ziploc with some fresh mint, or a paper towel with either lemon or vanilla extract. have used these to remove the spoiled smell out of a freezer before; i would imagine it would work on your 1911.

 

[hopper68]

ask Andy219. He has experience cleaning contaminated 1911s.

Forget round count. Do you know where that gun you are buying has been!

 

[poptab]

Frog Lube will get that stink out no problems... But then it will smell like frog lube.

 

[indiucky]

Try putting it between two loud speakers and play the Ramones, The Sex Pistols, Hank Jr., or Kid Rock...Any remaining Hippie scent will leave the weapon....

 

[Sniper 79]

I would take the grips off and soak the metal parts in Hopps 9. **** can the grips since that is what soaked up the stinky oil. Replace them with new wood or a nice hogue wrap around.

There are usually tons of options for grips at local gun shows or mail order. I prefer the hogue. I like the soft grippy rubber and finger groves. Hand goes to the same place every time. Since you got a good deal wouldnt hurt to spend a few bucks on it.

 

[grogie]

Not a single hippie joke?