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LKB3rd · 03-03-2008, 04:45 AM

I'd recomend avoiding wd-40. It does displace water, and acts as a lubricant, but when it wears out it will keep other better oils and grease from sticking to those parts.

Thod24 · 03-03-2008, 07:37 AM

I wash all my guns in the dishwasher. It leaves them with a lemony scent...and we all love the smell of lemons at the range.

propellerhead · 03-03-2008, 08:15 AM

I use the gun parts cleaner in an aerosol can to flush the gunk out after scrubbing it with Hoppes. Then I use compressed air to blow it out.

Bree · 03-03-2008, 09:49 AM

I usually use solvents because they are fast and easy. But if the gun is really dirty I have used a steam cleaner which cuts through the dirt like a hot knife through butter. The steam cleaner leaves very little moisture and you can take a can of air and blow dry it easily. Then oil her up and you are good to go. Steam cleaning is messier so maybe do it in a shower or the bathtub.

zac07 · 03-03-2008, 10:05 AM

When i want to completely clean my guns i use brake cleaner.

AZXD40 · 03-03-2008, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LKB3rd

I'd recomend avoiding wd-40. It does displace water, and acts as a lubricant, but when it wears out it will keep other better oils and grease from sticking to those parts.

Rubbing alcohol should dry out any water traces and evaporate residue free.

jdavionic · 03-03-2008, 10:48 AM

I toss my guns in the washing machine, then stick them in the dryer with a sheet of Bounce. Careful though, they make an awful noise in the dryer.

yes...I was j/k

rogerxd45 · 03-08-2008, 08:08 AM

when it warms up i am going to try useing my pressure washer on it. but it will be a while before i build up enough gunk to have to do a compleate clean
but then again i never really "needed" to do it so i guess ill just wait a while or i could do it on my BCG on my ar

03-03-2008, 07:37 AM	#12
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03-03-2008, 08:15 AM	#13
propellerhead XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Foat Wurth, TX Posts: 3,576	I use the gun parts cleaner in an aerosol can to flush the gunk out after scrubbing it with Hoppes. Then I use compressed air to blow it out. __________________ XD-9 Tactical for IDPA, XD-40 Subcompact for concealed carry, XD-45 Service for home defense. Three calibers, three models, three purposes. No compromises.

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Bree XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,402 Blog Entries: 5	I usually use solvents because they are fast and easy. But if the gun is really dirty I have used a steam cleaner which cuts through the dirt like a hot knife through butter. The steam cleaner leaves very little moisture and you can take a can of air and blow dry it easily. Then oil her up and you are good to go. Steam cleaning is messier so maybe do it in a shower or the bathtub. __________________ Shoot Straight and Ride Safe! Bree XD .45 Compact -- Ruger SP-101 .357 Mag. -- Keltec P3AT .380 Rock River Arms 20" Varmint A4 AR-15 w/4-16x56mm MilDot Ruger 10/22 Black Stainless Mossberg 590 Mariner 12 Ga w/Knoxx SpecOps Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide Patriot Guard Rider Iron Butt Association Member The 60's Can't Die As Long As I Won't Leave Them!! I grant President-Elect Obama a free ride from criticism by me until 5/1/09. Always give a person a chance to do the right thing!

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03-03-2008, 04:45 AM	#11
LKB3rd XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT Posts: 943	I'd recomend avoiding wd-40. It does displace water, and acts as a lubricant, but when it wears out it will keep other better oils and grease from sticking to those parts.

03-03-2008, 10:05 AM	#15
zac07 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,119	When i want to completely clean my guns i use brake cleaner.

03-03-2008, 10:48 AM	#17
jdavionic XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: GA Posts: 5,105	I toss my guns in the washing machine, then stick them in the dryer with a sheet of Bounce. Careful though, they make an awful noise in the dryer. yes...I was j/k

03-08-2008, 08:08 AM	#18
rogerxd45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: boise ID (its boy-see, not boy-z) Posts: 3,592	when it warms up i am going to try useing my pressure washer on it. but it will be a while before i build up enough gunk to have to do a compleate clean but then again i never really "needed" to do it so i guess ill just wait a while or i could do it on my BCG on my ar