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Lucky7 · 11-29-2007, 11:02 AM

What do you guys use to clean your XD's with, as well as oil?

rodder · 11-29-2007, 11:05 AM

I use tetra gun triple action to clean and oil. Best stuff I've used.

Bidah · 11-29-2007, 11:40 AM

You will probably get as many answers as there are people on the board. I have used Hoppes #9, #9BR, Ed's Red, CLP, FP-10 to name just a few.

For oil I use FP-10, Mobil 1, or Amsoil.

devildoc27 · 11-29-2007, 11:45 AM

what is anyones opinion on the stuff that is in the aerosol can. It is safe for synthetic and it sprays the crap out and also cleans. it works great IMO. use it and a little lube and your off.

husker_t · 11-29-2007, 11:47 AM

I know this isn't for everyone, because a lot of folks prefer an all-in-one solution. But I've found that, just as you wouldn't use the same chemicals to wash your car as you would to oil your car, I get the best RESULTS by using separate chemicals.

* For general cleaning. For general cleaning of all metal parts, inside and out, I use Mpro7 cleaner. I've tried most of the popular chemicals on the market, and this one gets you down to bare metal faster than anything else, yet it's totally mild, has no smell, and will not harm your skin or other materials such as plastic and rubber (don't let it dry on a wood finish, however).

* For general lube/protection. I use the Mpro7 CLP or "field cleaner." This stuff is amazing, it works as a good "all-in-one" at the field and range, or you can just use it to lube/protect after cleaning with the Mpro7 Cleaner. It has a "synthetic thin coat" technology that is not just hype; it really does stay on your metal, and will not run, pool, or drip off. And it has an incredible temp range, -55 to 800 degrees Fahrenheit, so you can use it on automatics, slides, whatever. Great stuff.

* For occasional deep-cleaning of the bore. To get embedded copper deposits and other stuff out of the bore, occasionally I'll use some Wipe-out Brushless bore cleaner. This stuff works better than anything I've tried, has no harsh smell, and combined with the Mpro7 cleaner, puts an end to the need for any brushing of your barrels. You just run it through with a patch (or spray the foam version), let it soak for an hour, and then run another patch or two, followed by oil, and you're done.

Fish609 · 11-29-2007, 11:48 AM

Mostly:

Gun Scrubber in a spray can (not that I have seen it in bottle form)
Rem Oil in a spray can
Patches
Brush
Rem Oil patches (those pre-oiled paper towel thingies, make for a quick wipe down!)

I'm interested in hearing what other people use.

I just got a lasermax internal and the trijicons on my XD9SC, do you think these products will hurt it???

devildoc27 · 11-29-2007, 11:55 AM

good question. i have the Trijicons and plan on getting the internal.

xd4life · 11-29-2007, 12:07 PM

I swear by blue wonder products. So does the wife. She prefers the smell of BW over Hoppes any day..

bountyhunter · 11-29-2007, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucky7

What do you guys use to clean your XD's with, as well as oil?

Hoppe's #9 is my favorite because I dig the smell. Butch's bore shine is good if you can stand the stink of ammonia.

If the spousal unit can't stand the smell of anything, you can use MPro 7. It's some kind of concentrated soap with no smell but works pretty well.

bountyhunter · 11-29-2007, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by devildoc27

what is anyones opinion on the stuff that is in the aerosol can. It is safe for synthetic and it sprays the crap out and also cleans. it works great IMO. use it and a little lube and your off.

If you mean gunscrubber, it's very good.... and grossly overpriced. Go to Pep Boy's and get a giant can of non-chlorinated brake cleaner spray (for about $2) and it's the same thing (acetone) as what's in Gunscrubber for $9.

I use acetone spray by the ton.

11-29-2007, 11:02 AM	#1
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Bidah XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Isolated, Montana Posts: 704	You will probably get as many answers as there are people on the board. I have used Hoppes #9, #9BR, Ed's Red, CLP, FP-10 to name just a few. For oil I use FP-10, Mobil 1, or Amsoil. __________________ -Bidah “The very powerful and the very stupid have one thing in common. Instead of altering their views to fit the facts, they alter the facts to fit their views...which can be very uncomfortable if you happen to be one of the facts that needs altering.” The Doctor

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xd4life XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Back in HOTLANTA Posts: 2,251	I swear by blue wonder products. So does the wife. She prefers the smell of BW over Hoppes any day.. __________________ "A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well." Rick Hebert "The best victory is when the opponent surrenders of its own accord before there are any actual hostilities.... It is best to win without fighting." Sun-tzu 300 B.C Bob Barr FOR PRESIDENT

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11-29-2007, 11:05 AM	#2
rodder XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 666	I use tetra gun triple action to clean and oil. Best stuff I've used.

11-29-2007, 11:45 AM	#4
devildoc27 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: seaside Ca Posts: 197	what is anyones opinion on the stuff that is in the aerosol can. It is safe for synthetic and it sprays the crap out and also cleans. it works great IMO. use it and a little lube and your off.

11-29-2007, 11:47 AM	#5
husker_t XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: WA State Posts: 189	I know this isn't for everyone, because a lot of folks prefer an all-in-one solution. But I've found that, just as you wouldn't use the same chemicals to wash your car as you would to oil your car, I get the best RESULTS by using separate chemicals. * For general cleaning. For general cleaning of all metal parts, inside and out, I use Mpro7 cleaner. I've tried most of the popular chemicals on the market, and this one gets you down to bare metal faster than anything else, yet it's totally mild, has no smell, and will not harm your skin or other materials such as plastic and rubber (don't let it dry on a wood finish, however). * For general lube/protection. I use the Mpro7 CLP or "field cleaner." This stuff is amazing, it works as a good "all-in-one" at the field and range, or you can just use it to lube/protect after cleaning with the Mpro7 Cleaner. It has a "synthetic thin coat" technology that is not just hype; it really does stay on your metal, and will not run, pool, or drip off. And it has an incredible temp range, -55 to 800 degrees Fahrenheit, so you can use it on automatics, slides, whatever. Great stuff. * For occasional deep-cleaning of the bore. To get embedded copper deposits and other stuff out of the bore, occasionally I'll use some Wipe-out Brushless bore cleaner. This stuff works better than anything I've tried, has no harsh smell, and combined with the Mpro7 cleaner, puts an end to the need for any brushing of your barrels. You just run it through with a patch (or spray the foam version), let it soak for an hour, and then run another patch or two, followed by oil, and you're done.

11-29-2007, 11:48 AM	#6
Fish609 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 1,219	Mostly: Gun Scrubber in a spray can (not that I have seen it in bottle form) Rem Oil in a spray can Patches Brush Rem Oil patches (those pre-oiled paper towel thingies, make for a quick wipe down!) I'm interested in hearing what other people use. I just got a lasermax internal and the trijicons on my XD9SC, do you think these products will hurt it???

11-29-2007, 11:55 AM	#7
devildoc27 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: seaside Ca Posts: 197	good question. i have the Trijicons and plan on getting the internal.