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reno911 · 05-04-2008, 11:04 AM

Do you guys use gun scrubber? How do you clean the powder marks near the front of the slide after shooting a few hundred rounds? Has anyone tried rubbing alcohol?

rgeliske · 05-04-2008, 11:10 AM

This is exactly why I don't like SS guns. You might try a Scotch Bright pad and some Stainless Steel polish but be warning the slide may appear brighter where you clean it. Stainless Steel is not Stainless

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shipwreck · 05-04-2008, 12:01 PM

I have 3 guns with hard chromed slides - Every once in a while, I'll get powder marks that do not come off with Breakfree CLP. I always use the same ammo, so I don't know why it happens every 10 trips or so, and not every trip.

ANyway - get some regular Hoppes. It comes off in 30 seconds with that stuff.

And personally - I prefer silver colored slides. Thats why I just got my XD yesterday with a stainless slide.

mandohack · 05-04-2008, 03:56 PM

I've not had a problem just using CLP. If you notice a particularly dirty slide, spray/wipe it down with a good coat of CLP and let it sit while you work on the other parts.

I've got over 2200 rounds through my stainless XD and it comes away clean every time with CLP and a plastic brush.

xdfan80 · 05-04-2008, 04:06 PM

How about using a silicone cloth?

**jnclement** · 05-04-2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by xdfan80

How about using a silicone cloth?

Easier to make your own with an old cloth, and gun oil. As long as the marks on my stainless slides don't affect performance, I don't worry about them.

Popa75 · 05-04-2008, 05:13 PM

Birchwood casey and clean bore both make a lead removal cloth there about $5 and worth every penney. just rub it on the black marks and they wipe right off. When I got my first stainless gun I was freaking out cause it wouldent get clean than my dad busted out this old nasty looking rag and three wipes and it was spotless, when I got home I ordered 6 from midway and that was two years ago and I am still using the first one.

**mhillsing23** · 05-04-2008, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by xdfan80

How about using a silicone cloth?

I use one after every time I shoot or carry and it has kept my BiTone XD9SC looking like new so far.

xdfan80 · 05-04-2008, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mhillsing23

I use one after every time I shoot or carry and it has kept my BiTone XD9SC looking like new so far.

I have a Wilson Combat silicone cloth that I use on my guns when done cleaning or handling them.

bigjimmy57 · 05-04-2008, 07:03 PM

Where did you get the wilson rag from?

05-04-2008, 11:04 AM	#1
reno911 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 11	For those with stainless slides... Do you guys use gun scrubber? How do you clean the powder marks near the front of the slide after shooting a few hundred rounds? Has anyone tried rubbing alcohol?

05-04-2008, 11:10 AM	#2
rgeliske XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,780	This is exactly why I don't like SS guns. You might try a Scotch Bright pad and some Stainless Steel polish but be warning the slide may appear brighter where you clean it. Stainless Steel is not Stainless . __________________ Sig P220, Taurus PT1911, Browning HiPower 9mm, CZ75, CZ75 P01, Kahr CW9, Savage 9317 BTVS .17, Browning Buckmark, Taurus Gaucho 357 (pair), Taurus Gaucho 45LC (pair), Uberti 1873 Saddle Rifle 357, Uberti 1873 45 LC Carbine, TTN 12 Gauge Double, Ruger Bisley Vaquero 357 (pair), Springfield XD9SC, XD45 Service, XD45 Compact Tactical, XD(M) 40S&W BiTone, Glock G35, Taurus 617 357

05-04-2008, 12:01 PM	#3
shipwreck XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,318	I have 3 guns with hard chromed slides - Every once in a while, I'll get powder marks that do not come off with Breakfree CLP. I always use the same ammo, so I don't know why it happens every 10 trips or so, and not every trip. ANyway - get some regular Hoppes. It comes off in 30 seconds with that stuff. And personally - I prefer silver colored slides. Thats why I just got my XD yesterday with a stainless slide. __________________ - Visit: http://www.fnforum.net The ULTIMATE FN site!

05-04-2008, 03:56 PM	#4
mandohack XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 85	Clp I've not had a problem just using CLP. If you notice a particularly dirty slide, spray/wipe it down with a good coat of CLP and let it sit while you work on the other parts. I've got over 2200 rounds through my stainless XD and it comes away clean every time with CLP and a plastic brush.

05-04-2008, 04:06 PM	#5
xdfan80 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,812	How about using a silicone cloth? __________________ Ruger Sp-101 .357 magnum SA XD Tactical .45 acp Mossberg 500 12 gauge pump Marlin 25N bolt action .22 rifle

05-04-2008, 05:13 PM	#7
Popa75 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 451	Birchwood casey and clean bore both make a lead removal cloth there about $5 and worth every penney. just rub it on the black marks and they wipe right off. When I got my first stainless gun I was freaking out cause it wouldent get clean than my dad busted out this old nasty looking rag and three wipes and it was spotless, when I got home I ordered 6 from midway and that was two years ago and I am still using the first one.

05-04-2008, 07:03 PM	#10
bigjimmy57 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ellabell, Ga outside of savannah Posts: 115	Where did you get the wilson rag from?

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