Author Topic: What is your choice of cleaning solution for your guns? (Read 3437 times)

Tstephens · « **on:** March 02, 2015, 07:09:06 AM »

Just wondering what people use for their cleaning solutions? I am currently using ballistol and it seems to work well for me.

DenmanShooter · « **Reply #1 on:** March 02, 2015, 07:13:01 AM »

Hoppes No. 9

bullit · « **Reply #2 on:** March 02, 2015, 07:28:21 AM »

GUNZIRRAH !!!! English Translation ... "Gunzilla" .... for REALLY dirty stuff, I've found FIRECLEAN is boss (even though I don't care much for LV's marketing style)

RobertH · « **Reply #3 on:** March 02, 2015, 07:59:57 AM »

I use fireclean for just about everything. I use Hoppes and Remoil for some things. I might use a copper or bore cleaner once awhile.

gsd · « **Reply #4 on:** March 02, 2015, 11:17:32 AM »

FrogLube solvent works pretty well for me, and followed with a light coating of SLP2000 the crud wipes right off next time round.

OnTheFly · « **Reply #5 on:** March 02, 2015, 07:14:49 PM »

Quote from: gsd on March 02, 2015, 11:17:32 AM

FrogLube solvent works pretty well for me, and followed with a light coating of SLP2000 the crud wipes right off next time round.

I've got some FrogLube, but haven't put it into service yet. For your pistol, do you treat the barrel, slide, trigger components, sear...everything?

Fly

Tstephens · « **Reply #6 on:** March 02, 2015, 07:53:43 PM »

Quote from: gsd on March 02, 2015, 11:17:32 AM

FrogLube solvent works pretty well for me, and followed with a light coating of SLP2000 the crud wipes right off next time round.

I have thought about trying frog lube. Heard good things about it.

gsd · « **Reply #7 on:** March 02, 2015, 08:03:20 PM »

The solvent is exactly that. Everything gets a spritz and a wipe, stubborn stuff gets a brush.

It puts the lotion on its skin...err, nevermind.

I usually run just a single drop down the rails of the pistol, everything else just gets a quick wipe with a cotton swab that has a drop on it.

FrogLube ONLY pistols. Experience has proven to me that the temps reached in a rifle are not conducive to FrogLube, hence the SLP2000.

SemperFiGuy · « **Reply #8 on:** March 02, 2015, 08:47:52 PM »

If I weren't so overcome w/Winter-time Static Inertia, I'd mix up a batch of Good Ol'......

Ed's Red:

http://handloads.com/articles/default.asp?id=9

But I am.

sfg

DenmanShooter · « **Reply #9 on:** March 02, 2015, 09:13:09 PM »

Quote from: SemperFiGuy on March 02, 2015, 08:47:52 PM

Ed's Red:

Good grief! That stuff sounds awful to mix up.

Mudinyeri · « **Reply #10 on:** March 03, 2015, 08:56:44 AM »

Blue Wonder and Hoppes #9

SemperFiGuy · « **Reply #11 on:** March 03, 2015, 11:08:39 AM »

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That stuff sounds awful to mix up.

You got that one right. Probably requires an MS in Chemistry to get it right the first time.

Old Timers rave about it. Maybe they drink the stuff at the end of the cleaning job.

I happen to use conventional cleaning materials direct from the store shelf:

>Hoppe's #9
>Birchwood Casey Gun Scrubber and other products.
>Q20 Blu works very well as a surface finishing oil for storage.
>Shooter's Choice to remove copper from bores.

Still looking for something that Removes Lead Like Magic. Instead of having to brush, brush, brush, brush..................................

sfg

monkeyboy · « **Reply #12 on:** March 03, 2015, 12:57:15 PM »

What's so hard about mixing up Ed's Red? Equal amounts of ATF,kerosene,acetone,turpentine or mineral spirits.Lanolin is optional and I don't think it's needed.I mix it up in a 1 gal gas can.Works great on leading and carbon fouling.For copper fouling Wipeout is the best I've found,but I always finish up with Ed's for bore protection due to the anti-corrosion properties of ATF.FWIW--Mike. PS- For leading,before you resort to harsher measures try a tight fitting patch soaked with turpentine.

Mudinyeri · « **Reply #13 on:** March 03, 2015, 01:38:25 PM »

Blue Wonder removes lead like magic but you'll want to rinse it off of your brushes after use. I also run a cloth down the barrel with Hoppes #9 after using Blue Wonder.

tstuart34 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 03, 2015, 02:03:09 PM »

You need to clean your guns?

I need to change up my supplies. Right now its hopes and RemOil. I have tried a bit of simple green... it works pretty darn good but was nerves about using it so I stopped.

Dan W · « **Reply #15 on:** March 03, 2015, 07:55:08 PM »

Quote from: tstuart34 on March 03, 2015, 02:03:09 PM

You need to clean your guns?

I use brake cleaner,CLP, Wipeout and Slip EWL, but I rarely clean my AR15's or Glocks. I might douse the bolts after a run of Wolf ammo...but my reloads run pretty clean. I probably go 1000 rounds between full cleanings, even my Trap shotguns only get cleaned once a year after the season is over

SemperFiGuy · « **Reply #16 on:** March 03, 2015, 08:41:13 PM »

Mud:

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Blue Wonder removes lead like magic but you'll want to rinse it off of your brushes after use

Safe on blued guns???

Actually, 50% white vinegar and 50% hydrogen peroxide does remove lead.
And...................bluing.
So I don't use it.
Guess it's OK if your guns are stainless steel. [Probably NOT for nickel plated.]

So if Blue Wonder removes lead only and not bluing, I'll have to get some.

sfg

DenmanShooter · « **Reply #17 on:** March 04, 2015, 07:21:23 AM »

Quote from: SemperFiGuy on March 03, 2015, 08:41:13 PM

Mud:

Safe on blued guns???

Actually, 50% white vinegar and 50% hydrogen peroxide does remove lead.
And...................bluing.
So I don't use it.
Guess it's OK if your guns are stainless steel. [Probably NOT for nickel plated.]

So if Blue Wonder removes lead only and not bluing, I'll have to get some.

sfg

Yes, Blue Wonder is, well, a wonder. Removes surface rust easily. Makes the bore shine like new. Helps restore old faded bluing.

Some people use it all the time. I only use it on problem guns. So I don't consider it an everyday cleaning solution.

Mudinyeri · « **Reply #18 on:** March 04, 2015, 08:25:14 AM »

Quote from: SemperFiGuy on March 03, 2015, 08:41:13 PM

Mud:

Safe on blued guns???

sfg

Yes, I've used it to restore several blued guns.

SemperFiGuy · « **Reply #19 on:** March 04, 2015, 08:41:51 AM »

O...............Kay Now:

WHICH Blue Wonder??

Lube? Cleaner? Fast Blast?

They have a ton of products on their web ordering page.

Each at about a gazillion dollars/ounce.

I want to be sure to get the right one for removing lead.

The Cleaner??

sfg