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Title: Cleaning a rubber butt pad
Post by: outdoorman on July 12, 2018, 01:41:22 PM

  I installed a Pachmayr rubber butt pad on my D34 back in February and now it's starting to leave black marks on my shirts. What's the best way to remedy this problem? I tried using an Armor All cleaning wipe but that didn't work.
Title: Re: Cleaning a rubber butt pad
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on July 12, 2018, 02:17:58 PM
Eric

I had the same problem on my 22cal Benjamin Trail NP XL 1100 rifle.   I cut a strip of black duct tape and covered the rear of the butt pad . Problem solved and no more black marks on white tee shirts.  :)         Best Wishes  -  Tom
Title: Re: Cleaning a rubber butt pad
Post by: WiseGuy on July 12, 2018, 03:26:48 PM
wear a black shirt! ;)
Title: Re: Cleaning a rubber butt pad
Post by: ShawninIL on July 12, 2018, 09:00:55 PM
Quote from: WiseGuy on July 12, 2018, 03:26:48 PM
wear a black shirt! ;)
Simplistic Genius!
Title: Re: Cleaning a rubber butt pad
Post by: Habanero69er on July 12, 2018, 10:56:41 PM
I'd contact Pachmayr. Sounds like the rubber it breaking down.
Title: Re: Cleaning a rubber butt pad
Post by: Oldgringo on July 13, 2018, 01:02:06 AM
I ain't never heard of such!  Somethin' ain't right about that butt pad OR your tee shirts?

"...somebody oughta' investigate soon....."  ("Oxford Town", ode to Bob Dylan , circa 1963)
Title: Re: Cleaning a rubber butt pad
Post by: guero_gordo on July 13, 2018, 01:10:42 AM
Quote from: T. Wood - A.K.A. Tommy Boy on July 12, 2018, 02:17:58 PM
Eric

I had the same problem on my 22cal Benjamin Trail NP XL 1100 rifle.   I cut a strip of black duct tape and covered the rear of the butt pad . Problem solved and no more black marks on white tee shirts.  :)         Best Wishes  -  Tom

Duct tape in proximity to cloth has always ended up a goopy mess for me, particularly when it's warm. YMMV
Title: Re: Cleaning a rubber butt pad
Post by: longhunter on July 15, 2018, 08:29:46 AM
Are you setting the butt on something abrasive, when you cock it? Even a wood picnic bench would be abrasive enough to scuff up some of the rubber.
Title: Re: Cleaning a rubber butt pad
Post by: outdoorman on July 15, 2018, 09:08:41 AM

  No, I cock the gun with the butt against my thigh. Don't see any discoloration on my pants though. Here's what I'm getting on my shirts.

(https://s15.postimg.cc/yq8y3ohnv/Shirt_Recoil_Pad_Marks.jpg)
Title: Re: Cleaning a rubber butt pad
Post by: outdoorman on July 15, 2018, 10:34:48 AM

  Put some 303 Aerospace Protectant that I use on my vinyl siding on the butt pad. Went out and shot 30 rounds, no marks on shirt so far. I also read that Krytox lubricant that I use on my piston seal is excellent on rubber. If the 303 doesn't last I'll give that a try.
Title: Re: Cleaning a rubber butt pad
Post by: unionrdr on July 15, 2018, 10:41:36 AM
When I rebuilt/cleaned up my buddy Ken's NPXL1100, I used B/C Cleaner degreaser and Qtips to clean the butt pad. Then wiped it down with Rem-Oil, let it soak a lil bit, then wiped it off and let dry. Worked like a charm with that Teflon lube in the oil.
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