New to Cerakote finished rifles. What can be used to
wipe down rifles without damaging stocks and uncoated
metal?

I have several rifles that are cerekoted and have yet to find an oil or solvent that causes problems with the finish. Wipeout, Montana Extreme, etc.....its all ok.

Wipe my guns down with the usual silicone or oil rag...no worries.

I just use a rag with a little rem oil on it. Works great and no worries that it will harm the cerakote...

Cerakote doesn't seem to care about solvents. I'm not sure the same would hold true if it were allowed to soak on a scratch or chip but I haven't seen any issues either.

I thought that was the big benefit of ceracote.. it was pretty impervious to everything?.

I have seen when wipeout foam sets at the end of the barrel and runs underneath for an overnight or 24 hour soak it will attack the Cerakote. I make sure now to not let that happen.

Soapy water

Cerakote brand H-Series?

I have sprayed Wipeout as you described and never had that happen after a long soak. Don't ask me what it will do to a Pre-64 lacquer finish though....nasty.

No idea, it was done by a 3rd party. I may have it stripped and redone.