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**Mike Irwin** · April 21, 2009, 12:42 AM

I would say no. Dishwashers are really not meant to handle that kind of synthetic grease. You have no idea what it might do to the interior, or the plastic parts.

Also, dishwater detergent is highly abrasive and often very chemically active. It could end up stripping the finish off your handguard.

Mineral spirits and nylon scrubbers are your friends.

April 21, 2009, 12:42 AM	#2
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,388	I would say no. Dishwashers are really not meant to handle that kind of synthetic grease. You have no idea what it might do to the interior, or the plastic parts. Also, dishwater detergent is highly abrasive and often very chemically active. It could end up stripping the finish off your handguard. Mineral spirits and nylon scrubbers are your friends. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.