ULTRASONIC CLEANER THREAD

[Saltyag2010]

Guys,

I have an ultrasonic cleaner for cleaning parts and suppressor parts. What is the best recipe for a cleaning solution to use in an ultrasonic cleaner?

Thanks,
Salty

 

[orbitup]

I use water, vinegar, powder laundry soap and Lemishine.

And it works better hot.

 

[AR1911]

Lyman concentrate

 

[RevolverBuff]

For gun parts I've been running M-Pro 7 Gun Cleaner in a hot bath. I've been really happy with the M-Pro 7 for cleaning guns and gun parts.

Not sure how it would do for really caked on residue on suppressor parts though.

 

[robertc1024]

Lyman concentrate

Me too - but there are different varieties of it. Don't use the brass cleaning concentrate while cleaning gun parts - it will remove the bluing.

 

[A.Texas.Yankee]

There's a few different solutions. Be mindful of material you are cleaning. Some cleaner solutions will tarnish or eat finishes, especially ones with acids vinegar or citric. Soap based are good for general cleaner, but not for carbon deposits. Warm is better than cold so I like to run cycle without parts to get solution warm, then drop basket in. I use reds for most things.

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[studenygreg]

I use the Hornady solution. It looks like simple green.

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[A.Texas.Yankee]

I use the Hornady solution. It looks like simple green.

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Simple green works well, BUT is harmful to aluminum, some other soft metals, and some plastics. Simple Green has an "aircraft" formula that is expensive, but works very well and is corrosive free.

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[RACER X]

I bought a cleaner and put all the innards from my cans, now there's some build up on the basket I can't get off work even w dawn soap, afraid to put my wife's jewelry in there, lol

 

[Charlie]

I bought a cleaner and put all the innards from my cans, now there's some build up on the basket I can't get off work even w dawn soap, afraid to put my wife's jewelry in there, lol

Sell the jewelry and buy another bigger, nicer ultrasonic cleaner! (and maybe get an apartment or a tent for a little while).

 

[PRE-K]

Citric concentrate, diluted + or - for the particular job.

Switch over to L&R lubricating solution for the final cleaning.

 

[Saltyag2010]

What is your best option to clean an entire slide, barrel, springs, etc?

Is there a good solution for pistol grips or plastic parts that have metal parts inside them?

I know I'm starting to sound lazy but I'm trying to test the limits or how useful this tool can be.

 

[orbitup]

Plastic is a no no.

 

[Saltyag2010]

Plastic is a no no.

Why

 

[Dawico]

Curious too. Is that just with certain solvents or the gun not fully disassembled?

I just use hot soapy water in my sonic cleaner. It works ok and I haven't had any issues with plastic.

My basket is plastic.

 

[orbitup]

Lol, I didn't think about the basket. I know I've read not to put plastic in there. Maybe it's certain kinds.

 

[Charlie]

Mine came with a plastic basket. Never had an issue with any of my brass cleaning solutions.

 

[A.Texas.Yankee]

Lol, I didn't think about the basket. I know I've read not to put plastic in there. Maybe it's certain kinds.

Acid solutions will discolor some plastics. I did a Keltec frame in the Reds solution and it turned it white.

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[A.Texas.Yankee]

What is your best option to clean an entire slide, barrel, springs, etc?

Is there a good solution for pistol grips or plastic parts that have metal parts inside them?

I know I'm starting to sound lazy but I'm trying to test the limits or how useful this tool can be.

I've found it's a very versatile cleaner. But found there's no one solution to do it all. I use 3 regularly. Reds, dish soap only, and simple green for hard metals.

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[M109Dreamer]

Are night sights safe for ultrasonic cleaning or any other precautions of what not to do?

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