HODGIE 3 Posted March 6, 2013 I'm pretty sure Bob Dunlap cleans all of his firearms in warm water(parts sprayed first with Simple Green). Mind you, they are COMPLETELY disassembled, air dried, and re-lubed. Of course...I could be wrong You are correct, I have been doing it this very way for years and even use the same mixture in my ultrasonic when running parts through for a few cycles on hot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regulator72 80 Posted March 6, 2013 Ok guys hope I'm posting this in the right section( I'm new here). I just bought a brand new Kimber ultra CDP 2 in .45 acp. After buying the gun,range bag, and some ammo I didn't have much money left so I decided to forgo buying a cleaning kit for $60.Anywho I took this little doll out for a test ride today and got her a little filthy running some cheap ammo through her. So since I didn't have a cleaning kit when I got home I placed it in the tub with hot water and a little bit of ammonia (mr. Clean if that matters). Now what I'm wondering is how long I should let it soak? It's been several hours and it still looks dirty. I was thinking maybe overnight but I didnt know if that would be too long. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted March 6, 2013 But USNMARS, you didn't answer the OP's question, how long does he leave it for in the tub with mr clean? Hours? Until Mr Clean gets a woody, duh!!! But seriously, you can get firearm cleaning supplies pretty cheap at Walmart, and if u need help w how to, let me know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECShooter 0 Posted March 7, 2013 Butter it up once it is good and dry. I prefer hotel bar butter, but any brand will work well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted March 7, 2013 Butter it up once it is good and dry. I prefer hotel bar butter, but any brand will work well. And for Heaven's Sake use the UNSALTED kind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clintoon Eastwood 2 Posted March 7, 2013 Butter it up once it is good and dry. I prefer hotel bar butter, but any brand will work well. And for Heaven's Sake use the UNSALTED kind. Home run! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt1911 0 Posted March 7, 2013 I don't know why everyone has their panties in a wad, I took it out and dried it after like 8 hours. This thing is clean as a whistle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acaixguard 37 Posted March 7, 2013 Hahahaha, I guess you never heard of iron oxide...aka RUST! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECShooter 0 Posted March 8, 2013 If this is a legitimate new shooter...do we really want him/her to be anywhere near a firearm in the future? Seriously? We would essentially be schooling an idiot. What did he do with the "clips" he didnt mention those!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clintoon Eastwood 2 Posted March 8, 2013 He said 8 hours later soaking with mr clean and its clean as a whistle..... great Success!!!! Do you happen to work at a toilet store? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
9X19 125 Posted March 8, 2013 This is what I use if I'm out of Hoppe's #9... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhunted 887 Posted March 8, 2013 Clips? Tsk tsk... What did he do with the "clips" he didnt mention those!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECShooter 0 Posted March 8, 2013 Clips? Tsk tsk... Not clips! "Clips", get it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhunted 887 Posted March 8, 2013 Ummmm, ok... I think... Not clips! "Clips", get it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattH 0 Posted March 8, 2013 After 8 hours in ammonia I'd suggest another 12 hour soak in oil to re-saturate the metal again. Ammonia is a great degreaser and will strip any and all oils out of the metal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mp123 0 Posted March 8, 2013 Don't forget to bake dry@ 350 for 2 hours! Don't forget to take the bullets out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlipperyPete 0 Posted March 8, 2013 What about PopRocks and Diet Caffeine Free Coke? I heard that the PopRocks help push the bullets out faster once the gun is clean with the coke. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reduck 0 Posted March 8, 2013 Not only clean, but a fresh lemony scent! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blksheep 466 Posted March 8, 2013 Why are we entertaining this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
67gtonut 847 Posted March 8, 2013 Because its funny..... and we all needed a laugh... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duppie 73 Posted March 8, 2013 Because its funny..... and we all needed a laugh... ....And the OP has given us a lot of that....again I say Bravo colt1911. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikos 31 Posted March 8, 2013 C'mon guys, let's not get sidetracked -- there's a lot of good advice here for gun cleaning. Anybody know the process on how to get a nice shine like this on al polymer lower? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony357 386 Posted March 8, 2013 C'mon guys, let's not get sidetracked -- there's a lot of good advice here for gun cleaning. Anybody know the process on how to get a nice shine like this on al polymer lower? You can Buff that out.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walt of Destiny 412 Posted March 8, 2013 " My old man is a television repairman, he's got this ultimate set of tools. I can fix it. " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NicePants 58 Posted March 8, 2013 C'mon guys, let's not get sidetracked -- there's a lot of good advice here for gun cleaning. Anybody know the process on how to get a nice shine like this on al polymer lower? Just put some windex on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walt of Destiny 412 Posted March 8, 2013 Just put some windex on it. Well played. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Night Prowler 0 Posted March 8, 2013 C'mon guys, let's not get sidetracked -- there's a lot of good advice here for gun cleaning. Anybody know the process on how to get a nice shine like this on al polymer lower? Polymers are only top rack safe in the dishwasher. Please keep them out of the bottom rack. Make sure to use a quality rinse agent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Dog 19 Posted March 8, 2013 Wat, ya supposed to clean your guns? I have just been selling them when they get too dirty and start jamming. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdubsss 0 Posted March 8, 2013 C'mon guys, let's not get sidetracked -- there's a lot of good advice here for gun cleaning. Anybody know the process on how to get a nice shine like this on al polymer lower? Froglube should take care of that no problem. The stuff really works. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites