Pink pistol cleaning?

Big Shrek · October 27, 2015, 04:01 PM

The usual cleaners are not removing the black gunpowder/handprint/etc residue
from my Wifey's pink synthetic Taurus pistol...

Should I go to a Mr Clean Magic Eraser??
Or is there a more simple resolution??

WVsig · October 27, 2015, 04:30 PM

Detail strip it and use soap and water....

The magic eraser is abrasive it will take material off the frame.

Tinbucket · October 27, 2015, 04:57 PM

Use Peto Bismol.

Justabout any cleaer will attack most paints to some degree.
Use a bore guide and don't soake the patch so it wants to flow over the barrel if you are cleaning from the muzzle end.

g.willikers · October 27, 2015, 04:58 PM

Lipstick remover?

jmhyer · October 27, 2015, 05:32 PM

Alcohol pads? Test a small area first. Wipe off with water.

stormyone · October 27, 2015, 07:41 PM

Those yellow Lead Away cloths.

skizzums · October 27, 2015, 07:48 PM

I assume you are talking about a solid polymer part that is not coated, but made of colored polymer. if the black is in the pores of the plastic, you may have to use something slightly abrasive. I would try other methods first, especially hot soapy water and a decently firm, small bristled plastic brush(toothbrush maybe).

745SW · October 27, 2015, 08:29 PM

I'd use a brush with cleaner and baking soda.

Targa · October 27, 2015, 08:44 PM

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Lipstick remover?

Now that was funny....

CajunBass · October 28, 2015, 04:30 AM

Just leave it. It'll look like one of those new pink/black camo jobs.

Actually, I suspect soap and water will do as good a job as anything.

Big Shrek · October 28, 2015, 07:36 PM

I'll start with soap & water & toothbrush tonite

Need to upload some Before pics...and hopefully some After ones later

Thanks, guys!

johnwilliamson062 · October 29, 2015, 02:43 PM

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Those yellow Lead Away cloths.

I believe these are also slightly abbrassive.

Ultrasonic cleaner is something you might want to look at.
We use them to clean stains out of acrylic where I work. Usually works pretty well. Not easy to find though. used ones online for under $100. One of those things where you will be surprised how much you can use it. Like an air compressor or bench grinder.

cryogenic419 · October 30, 2015, 05:15 AM

Mpro 7 is really good at getting things clean on polymer guns

Big Shrek · October 31, 2015, 04:47 PM

Soap & water did Nothing...lol

Strangely enough, tried a Clorox Wipe next, with some vigorous rubbing it worked

Just abrasive enough to do the job...and it helped brighten the pink up nicely!

**JohnKSa** · October 31, 2015, 07:38 PM

Next time, try MPRO7 or Hoppes Elite. They are impressive at removing fouling and, as a bonus, are non-toxic and have a very mild odor.

745SW · October 31, 2015, 11:31 PM

Pink is a hassle to maintain. Many times I see pink bags and stuff and be wondering. When you gonna wash the thang!

mkiker2089 · October 31, 2015, 11:46 PM

If I remember correct from freshman chemistry clorox doesn't remove soils as much as it makes them clear.

I use a citrus version of Purple Power and it works miracles without damaging anything. Someone looked up the MSDS and told me that it's similar to denatured alcohol but all I know is that it works.

Big Shrek · November 2, 2015, 07:08 PM

Cute lil thang, tho

Perfect for the Wifey!
Kind of sets off that whole "ERRR, KILL!" Marine Gunny tendancy...

October 27, 2015, 04:01 PM	#1
Big Shrek Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2009 Location: NorthWest Florida Posts: 1,358	Pink pistol cleaning? The usual cleaners are not removing the black gunpowder/handprint/etc residue from my Wifey's pink synthetic Taurus pistol... Should I go to a Mr Clean Magic Eraser?? Or is there a more simple resolution?? __________________ Marlin Specialist Calico Specialist A gun should be a tool in the hands of a deadly weapon, not a deadly weapon in the hands of a tool.

October 27, 2015, 04:30 PM	#2
WVsig Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2010 Location: NC Posts: 5,309	Detail strip it and use soap and water.... The magic eraser is abrasive it will take material off the frame. __________________ -The right to be left alone is the most comprehensive of rights, and the right most valued by free people.-Louis Brandeis -Its a tool box... I don't care you put the tools in for the job that's all... -Sam from Ronin -It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle

October 27, 2015, 04:57 PM	#3
Tinbucket Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2015 Posts: 355	Pink pistol cleaning Use Peto Bismol. Justabout any cleaer will attack most paints to some degree. Use a bore guide and don't soake the patch so it wants to flow over the barrel if you are cleaning from the muzzle end.

October 27, 2015, 04:58 PM	#4
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	Lipstick remover? __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

October 27, 2015, 07:48 PM	#7
skizzums Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2013 Location: Douglasville, Ga Posts: 4,615	I assume you are talking about a solid polymer part that is not coated, but made of colored polymer. if the black is in the pores of the plastic, you may have to use something slightly abrasive. I would try other methods first, especially hot soapy water and a decently firm, small bristled plastic brush(toothbrush maybe). __________________ My head is bloody, but unbowed

October 27, 2015, 05:32 PM	#5
jmhyer Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2012 Location: MS - USA Posts: 899	Alcohol pads? Test a small area first. Wipe off with water.

October 27, 2015, 07:41 PM	#6
stormyone Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2005 Location: midwest Posts: 532	Those yellow Lead Away cloths.

October 27, 2015, 08:29 PM	#8
745SW Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2011 Location: California Posts: 776	I'd use a brush with cleaner and baking soda.

October 28, 2015, 04:30 AM	#10
CajunBass Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia Posts: 4,767	Just leave it. It'll look like one of those new pink/black camo jobs. Actually, I suspect soap and water will do as good a job as anything. __________________ For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (NKJV)

October 28, 2015, 07:36 PM	#11
Big Shrek Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2009 Location: NorthWest Florida Posts: 1,358	I'll start with soap & water & toothbrush tonite Need to upload some Before pics...and hopefully some After ones later Thanks, guys! __________________ Marlin Specialist Calico Specialist A gun should be a tool in the hands of a deadly weapon, not a deadly weapon in the hands of a tool.

October 30, 2015, 05:15 AM	#13
cryogenic419 Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2009 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 569	Mpro 7 is really good at getting things clean on polymer guns

October 31, 2015, 04:47 PM	#14
Big Shrek Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2009 Location: NorthWest Florida Posts: 1,358	Soap & water did Nothing...lol Strangely enough, tried a Clorox Wipe next, with some vigorous rubbing it worked Just abrasive enough to do the job...and it helped brighten the pink up nicely! __________________ Marlin Specialist Calico Specialist A gun should be a tool in the hands of a deadly weapon, not a deadly weapon in the hands of a tool.

October 31, 2015, 07:38 PM	#15
JohnKSa Staff Join Date: February 12, 2001 Location: DFW Area Posts: 24,990	Next time, try MPRO7 or Hoppes Elite. They are impressive at removing fouling and, as a bonus, are non-toxic and have a very mild odor. __________________ Do you know about the TEXAS State Rifle Association?

October 31, 2015, 11:31 PM	#16
745SW Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2011 Location: California Posts: 776	Pink is a hassle to maintain. Many times I see pink bags and stuff and be wondering. When you gonna wash the thang!

October 31, 2015, 11:46 PM	#17
mkiker2089 Senior Member Join Date: October 5, 2015 Posts: 127	If I remember correct from freshman chemistry clorox doesn't remove soils as much as it makes them clear. I use a citrus version of Purple Power and it works miracles without damaging anything. Someone looked up the MSDS and told me that it's similar to denatured alcohol but all I know is that it works.

November 2, 2015, 07:08 PM	#18
Big Shrek Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2009 Location: NorthWest Florida Posts: 1,358	Cute lil thang, tho Perfect for the Wifey! Kind of sets off that whole "ERRR, KILL!" Marine Gunny tendancy... __________________ Marlin Specialist Calico Specialist A gun should be a tool in the hands of a deadly weapon, not a deadly weapon in the hands of a tool.