Tips on cleaning Lead from Polymer?

BlackWorksInc · December 17, 2012, 12:25 AM

So I've got some lead dust build up on some polymer portions of my shotgun, I have a very stiff bristle brush and have been using dish soap and warm water to try and get it off. Its working well except for the very stubborn patches. Any suggestions on solution or chemical that won't damage the polymer to remove the lead build up?

BlackWorksInc · December 20, 2012, 01:34 AM

Darn no ideas guys?

**JohnKSa** · December 20, 2012, 01:41 AM

Hoppes Elite or MPro7 should do the trick.

shortwave · December 20, 2012, 06:22 AM

I wander if some of the spray automotive plastic cleaners might work.

fieldcoordinator · December 20, 2012, 08:20 PM

Birchwood Casey sells a lead removal cloth that is effective, but will remove blueing. They say it is safe on plastics.

http://sport.birchwoodcasey.com/Main...b-49bf0969db05

Another possibility is D-Wipe hand towels/D-Lead handsoap by Escatech and available from them, Brownells, DawsonPrecision, MidwayUSA, etc. Given that its ph neutral should be safe on bluing too.

Just some ideas. I like the the Birchwood Casey cloth, never tried the the D-Wipe product but keep meaning to pick some up.

December 17, 2012, 12:25 AM	#1
BlackWorksInc Member Join Date: October 24, 2012 Posts: 22	Tips on cleaning Lead from Polymer? So I've got some lead dust build up on some polymer portions of my shotgun, I have a very stiff bristle brush and have been using dish soap and warm water to try and get it off. Its working well except for the very stubborn patches. Any suggestions on solution or chemical that won't damage the polymer to remove the lead build up?

December 20, 2012, 01:41 AM	#3
JohnKSa Staff Join Date: February 12, 2001 Location: DFW Area Posts: 16,771	Hoppes Elite or MPro7 should do the trick. __________________ Did you know that there is a TEXAS State Rifle Association? Check out Black Bear Flashlights.

December 20, 2012, 01:34 AM	#2
BlackWorksInc Member Join Date: October 24, 2012 Posts: 22	Darn no ideas guys?

December 20, 2012, 06:22 AM	#4
shortwave Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2007 Location: SOUTHEAST, OHIO Posts: 5,009	I wander if some of the spray automotive plastic cleaners might work.

December 20, 2012, 08:20 PM	#5
fieldcoordinator Junior Member Join Date: November 20, 2011 Posts: 8	Birchwood Casey sells a lead removal cloth that is effective, but will remove blueing. They say it is safe on plastics. http://sport.birchwoodcasey.com/Main...b-49bf0969db05 Another possibility is D-Wipe hand towels/D-Lead handsoap by Escatech and available from them, Brownells, DawsonPrecision, MidwayUSA, etc. Given that its ph neutral should be safe on bluing too. Just some ideas. I like the the Birchwood Casey cloth, never tried the the D-Wipe product but keep meaning to pick some up.