What solutions would be used cleaning gun parts. Would it be different for stainless steel v blued?
1584626
Hornady has a cleaning solution for both Brass and parts. They are different.
1584627
Hornady makes a gun parts cleaner (black label) for their sonic cleaner II. Follow the instructions. It works great. Supposed to be ok for all types of finishes...(Mine is stainless). Cleanest my Kimber has ever been.
1584628
I use the Hornady cleaner, I believe it does both, because my guns have a combo of stainless and blued.I looked at the label, and it says safe for all metals.
1584629
There is one solution for brass casings and one for gun parts. Do not interchange the two. I have cleaned both stainless and blue parts in the gun parts solution, both with great results.
1584630
I use the Hornady cleaner, I believe it does both, because my guns have a combo of stainless and blued. I looked at the label, and it says safe for all metals.
1405045
If you don't clean them, they get filthy with carbon fouling and will leave some of this residue in the bores of your guns when used. I just hand-wash them in a sink with soap and hot water after every few uses.
1447050
This unit can easily handle the slides on most handguns as well as revolvers. I have cleaned parts from my AR-15, as well as my Glocks, Springfield XD, and Beretta pistols Normally, plastic or wood parts (grips) should be removed and the cleaning action is better with a basic teardown of the weapon. ONE CAVEAT - You must NOT use the Brass Cleaning Solution used for cleaning spent Brass! Hornady also makes a Gun Cleaning Solution to use instead. It also works for most steel and Stainless steel items. If one is into Clock Repair, then you would use the Brass Cleaner and not the Gun Cleaner Solution.
720210
This is a cleaner and a lubricant. I use it to both clean my weapon and keep it lubed. I do not know how it works on polymer parts as I don't have any.
2128691
Black Magic does a great job touching up guns that been 'blued'. But it sounds like what you have has been coated if it has a 'flat' finish. Cerakote is a better product for that. It needs to be sprayed on with air brush to get a smooth finish.
1282508
You can buy spray cleansers specifically for stainless steel or you can use a glass cleaner like original Windex (I use Method natural window cleaner).
1264716
Any product or pad recommended for stainless steel will work fine... I have run mine in the dishwasher several times without detriment; I also use plastic scrubber and Dawn liquid for the tough spots / manual cleaning. Hope this helps...Bar Keepers Friend is excellent as well. TomT
1647543
Try these wipes, if they don't work buy some sterling silver jewelery cleaner. I have used it on my stainless steel. And it worked on mine.
1948243
For a pistol I would use The Winchester Universal compact cleaning kit. It has everything in this portable kit to clean any size caliber for handguns. Also inexpensive.
2128690
This product does do a nice job on weapons that have a black finish. Try it, you won't be disappointed. If the shotgun has a blued finish you will not like the outcome. Good Luck.
452163
I bought a stainless steel cleaning cloth found here on Amazon. You dampen it and wipe the canister then dry rub it. It has nice instructions and a free downloadable eBook that you can get on how to clean stainless steel. Here is the link: Kitchen Tools Stainless Steel Cleaner Microfiber Cloth Towel to Polish Appliances Cookware Sink
1395684
No, nylon, copper, bronzes or brass brushes are softer than the steel you are cleaning. Although I have read that very caustic solvents may do some harm, I have never seen evidence of it. If you use CLP or Hoppes or other common solvents, I can't see any problem.what can harm a bbl. is a steel cleaning rod coming into contact with the chamber at a bad angle. For that reason most people concerned with accuracy use bore guides to center the rods. Even that, with aluminum of coated rods would be a rare damage.
92863
I've never noticed any of that but I would say use Bar Keepers Friend. It good for stainless steel.
175005
Everything I've ever used it on has been unaffected by it, but they're all relatively modern firearms. It's really just hi-tech soap, and while they tell you themselves it might harm some less-expensive "cold bluing" finishes, I can't imagine it would harm a really good old-fashioned finish. Still, I agree that testing on some inconspicuous spot would be wise. I use the stuff on all my guns and have been very happy with it for years.
1526204
Ronald, this is a nice kit that will clean any gun from 22 to 45 caliber! It also includes a brass brush for 12 gauge cleaning as well. So far, I am happy with it. You will however want to buy additional cleaner, gun oil, and patches sometime down the road... good luck!
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I would go with the pull through cleaning system. That is the one i got and it is very easy to use and cleans my .22 and 12 gauge awesome. I would recommend this cleaning kit in the pull through. Fricken love mine. Use it every time after i go shooting.
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Do not use cleanser or steel wool or harsh cleaning compounds. Use stainless steel spray sold in most hardware and grocery stores.