Gun cleaners... again???

std7mag · September 28, 2014, 08:17 AM

I took my Springfield Armory Champion apart, and cleaned with my old stand by of Hoppes #9.

After cleaning I found out that I was out of gun oil. As a substitute I used a little WD40 sprayed into a rag, and wiped.

The amount of gak I got off of the gun was appalling!! Rag was black!!

Leading me to the conclusion that I need a better cleaner.

Any suggestions???

Bear in mind, I don't want to have to wear a hazmat suit every time I want to clean my guns.

Nathan · September 28, 2014, 09:03 AM

That's interesting, but I wonder if it matters??

I just wipe down with Weaponshield until it looks clean. I find this clean enough.

I wonder what wd40 removed that Hoppes did not.

g.willikers · September 28, 2014, 09:37 AM

Mine get spotless by soaking in mineral spirits, preferably the so called odorless version.
Then brushing everything well, blowing it out with brake cleaner and let it all evaporate before lubing.
Easy and effective and not too nasty.
Not exactly an indoor process, but liveable.

trigger643 · September 28, 2014, 09:41 AM

wd40 was getting the rest of the carbon that #9 isn't really good at.

I use breakfree CLP mostly.

The best Hobbes for carbon is their #9 semi-auto formulation.

cryogenic419 · October 1, 2014, 02:47 AM

I've had really good results with all of the Mpro 7 stuff.

Vt.birdhunter · October 1, 2014, 08:32 AM

Member here did a VERY thorough evaluation of gun care/cleaning products:

http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...09#post5835409

zach_ · October 1, 2014, 09:07 AM

D I Y guy rocks. Thank you DIY guy. We all owe you one, or many more.

std7mag · October 1, 2014, 05:22 PM

Yes, was a very comprehensive comparison of lubricants, and protectants.
Not cleaners...

Thanks though!! lol

wogpotter · October 1, 2014, 07:04 PM

There is a great methodical test series on the web for cleaners as well. Try a Google for gun cleaners comparison.
Try this for starters:
http://www.frfrogspad.com/cleaners.htm

Snyper · October 4, 2014, 02:37 PM

There are lots of good solvents that work

It's hard to beat plain old carb/brake cleaner for metal parts, followed by a good oil for lube and rust prevention

Malibru · October 4, 2014, 03:55 PM

That post was fantastic. Personally I use frog lube(liquid and paste) as well as milcomm TW25B. And I try to use gun care products for guns, and homeowner/vehicle products for those tasks. Brake parts cleaner will wreak havoc on certain types of polymers and plastics. Not a good choice for gun care, IMHO.

September 28, 2014, 08:17 AM	#1
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,609	Gun cleaners... again??? I took my Springfield Armory Champion apart, and cleaned with my old stand by of Hoppes #9. After cleaning I found out that I was out of gun oil. As a substitute I used a little WD40 sprayed into a rag, and wiped. The amount of gak I got off of the gun was appalling!! Rag was black!! Leading me to the conclusion that I need a better cleaner. Any suggestions??? Bear in mind, I don't want to have to wear a hazmat suit every time I want to clean my guns.

September 28, 2014, 09:37 AM	#3
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	Mine get spotless by soaking in mineral spirits, preferably the so called odorless version. Then brushing everything well, blowing it out with brake cleaner and let it all evaporate before lubing. Easy and effective and not too nasty. Not exactly an indoor process, but liveable. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

October 1, 2014, 08:32 AM	#6
Vt.birdhunter Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2009 Posts: 637	Member here did a VERY thorough evaluation of gun care/cleaning products: http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...09#post5835409 __________________ Maintaining a constant state of cat-like readiness and a heightened state of suspicious alertness.

October 1, 2014, 09:07 AM	#7
zach_ Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2014 Location: DFW north Posts: 377	DIY guy rocks!! D I Y guy rocks. Thank you DIY guy. We all owe you one, or many more. __________________ Z

October 4, 2014, 02:37 PM	#10
Snyper Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2013 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 3,047	There are lots of good solvents that work It's hard to beat plain old carb/brake cleaner for metal parts, followed by a good oil for lube and rust prevention __________________ One shot, one kill

September 28, 2014, 09:03 AM	#2
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,331	That's interesting, but I wonder if it matters?? I just wipe down with Weaponshield until it looks clean. I find this clean enough. I wonder what wd40 removed that Hoppes did not.

September 28, 2014, 09:41 AM	#4
trigger643 Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2011 Posts: 322	wd40 was getting the rest of the carbon that #9 isn't really good at. I use breakfree CLP mostly. The best Hobbes for carbon is their #9 semi-auto formulation.

October 1, 2014, 02:47 AM	#5
cryogenic419 Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2009 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 569	I've had really good results with all of the Mpro 7 stuff.

October 1, 2014, 05:22 PM	#8
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,609	Yes, was a very comprehensive comparison of lubricants, and protectants. Not cleaners... Thanks though!! lol

October 1, 2014, 07:04 PM	#9
wogpotter Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2004 Posts: 4,811	There is a great methodical test series on the web for cleaners as well. Try a Google for gun cleaners comparison. Try this for starters: http://www.frfrogspad.com/cleaners.htm __________________ Allan Quatermain: “Automatic rifles. Who in God's name has automatic rifles”? Elderly Hunter: “That's dashed unsporting. Probably Belgium.”

October 4, 2014, 03:55 PM	#11
Malibru Member Join Date: August 23, 2014 Posts: 24	That post was fantastic. Personally I use frog lube(liquid and paste) as well as milcomm TW25B. And I try to use gun care products for guns, and homeowner/vehicle products for those tasks. Brake parts cleaner will wreak havoc on certain types of polymers and plastics. Not a good choice for gun care, IMHO.