Unconventional Cleaning Methods

[KAK]

I love aerosol brake cleaner on tactical my guns. I scrub the barrel down with hoppes #9 and when its all scrubbed I blast the ever living shit out of the whole gun with brake cleaner scrubbing a bit with a toothbrush. Then I oil with the same Mobil 1 I put in my truck.

It is $2 a can at walmart and I can usually use one can on 2 or 3 guns and I really use a ton of it. I buy it by the 6 pack.

 

[MR Redneck]

Brake cleaner will screw up some finishes and coating. I use a naptha vat to scrub stuff down.

 

[KAK]

I will remember that, but it works fine on my ar and glocks.

I dont really want a gun that wont hold up to this cleaning method.

 

[c_m_shooter]

I shoot in CMSA with a pair of Ruger Vaqueros. The easiest way to clean the blackpowder residue is to remve the grips and run the guns through the dishwasher.

 

[Greg_TX]

I shoot in CMSA with a pair of Ruger Vaqueros. The easiest way to clean the blackpowder residue is to remve the grips and run the guns through the dishwasher.

You're single, aren't you?

 

[texas skeeter]

Yuppers, I just pour a lil kerosene/bleach mixture on em and toss em in the blender!!!! werks grate!!!

 

[MR Redneck]

I will remember that, but it works fine on my ar and glocks.

I dont really want a gun that wont hold up to this cleaning method.

Your screwing up cleaning that plastic gun with Brake Cleaner.
Brake Cleaner will dry the plastic out and make it brittle.
You dont want ant kind of solvent getting on plastic.

 

[SWJewellTN]

In the Marine Corps for inspections we broke down our M-16A2's and used very hot water to flush the carbon out. Carbon doesn't like water, and the temp was so hot and the desert so dry that the water evaporated before any chance of rust happening.

 

[drummingchevy]

I use Mobil 1 full synthetic on the moving parts in my guns. I've noticed smoother, easier cycling since switching. And the guns seem to function better in negative temperatures. Supposedly most gun oils tend to "gum up" in really cold temperatures and I have noticed this with CLP when the temps were lower than 20F. YMMV

 

[jtriron]

To each his own, but Brake Clean seems a bit over the top to me.

 

[navyguy]

I use a little break cleaner down the barrel after soaking (pistol barrels) in Hoppes for a while. I usually run a brush through a few times to get the big crud out, then soak for 30 minutes to over night, then brush a bit more, and blast out with break cleaner. Of course then followed by some clp or oil and a dry patch.

I do not use it on the frame or action parts, exception might be a completely disassembled (detail stripped) pistol.

I suggest if you do use a lot of break cleaner, get the non chlorinated version. It is less harmful to plastic and such, although I still keep it off of those parts.

 

[Texas1911]

Make sure you guys test the solvent on steel first ... there's some chlorinated cleaners out there that will rust in 30 seconds.

 

[Texas1911]

I shoot in CMSA with a pair of Ruger Vaqueros. The easiest way to clean the blackpowder residue is to remve the grips and run the guns through the dishwasher.

I don't think that's very wise, all of those deposits can accumulate in the dishwasher, and you'll be ingesting the lead.

 

[TheDan]

Break cleaner is a little too harsh in my opinion. I did use carb cleaner once to clean a gun, tho. When I got my PSL, it was packed full of grease. I hosed it out really well with carb cleaner. Then after the carb cleaner I repeated the process with CLP. Made a huge frick'n mess, but the gun was nice and clean. Even though it's not as potent as brake cleaner, you still have to be careful with the carb cleaner. You don't want it on any painted surfaces.

 

[San Antone RR]

Hoppe's #9, bore brushes, dental picks, toothbrushes, soft cloth and a little CLP at the end for me has always done the deed.

 

[Wolfwood]

does anyone liek that foaming bore cleaner stiff?

 

[tweek]

Maybe it's because I just go to the range, the old rifles were given to me clean and my AR is brand new; but none of my stuff is dirty enough to require that type of treatment. Brake cleaner is pretty strong stuff. I'd be concerned about it getting on anything but metal and even some metals probably won't apperciate it.

Why not use something like simple green? Or use CLP, wipe off and then lube up with whatever you like. I use fat rendered from innocent puppies. Works great and their bitter tortured souls improve my accuracy.

 

[jtriron]

Just got some and seems to clean very well, I only use it it the bore.

does anyone liek that foaming bore cleaner stiff?

 

[M. Sage]

I like ultrasonic cleaners. Drop the parts in, start the timer and walk away.

Your screwing up cleaning that plastic gun with Brake Cleaner.
Brake Cleaner will dry the plastic out and make it brittle.
You dont want ant kind of solvent getting on plastic.

It won't damage all plastic.

Why not use something like simple green? Or use CLP, wipe off and then lube up with whatever you like. I use fat rendered from innocent puppies. Works great and their bitter tortured souls improve my accuracy.

Don't use Simple Green on aluminum. It's corrosive.

 

[tad]

what do you use in the ultra sonic cleaner?