Ultrasonic Cleaning

[s4alex]

So, as my collection is starting to grow, so has my cleaning. I do not mind cleaning my weapons, but after a full day at the range, cleaning a couple pistols, a rifle, and a shotgun, it can take some time.

If I have the time, then no problem, I get to spend some time in garage by myself and the wife leaves me alone. But most of the time, I am tired and by the time I get home, it is no the wifes turn to spend time with me.

So, I decided to give this ultrasonic cleaning thing a try. Went to harbor frieght with my 20% coupon in hand and grabbed one them 2.6qt US cleaners.

So, I completely stripped down my glock and my 686. Tried it on the barrel alone.

First thing, just plain water. It actually did a pretty good job. Not sparkling, but not bad.

Next, added a bit of simple green. Did a much better job. However after the go ahead in simple green, I rinsed it off with water as I didn't want the simple green staining. Just in case.

Next try, I poured about 1:9 ratio of MPro7 and water. This was the best combination I tried so far. Did a really good job of cleaning. Now that I was happy, I also stripped the glock completely, stripped the revolver completely, same with the marlin and the 870. I went to town. Nice thing was while the system was doing it's thing for 8 minutes at a time, I got to do other things. Like sit down and do nothing.

Does it get everything off? Not really, but does a really good job of getting to the parts that I cant. After everything was done, I rinsed off and reassembled and lubed and oil the parts that needed.


So, all that to get to my questions...

Anyone know a place locally (SF Bay Area) that actually sells some US Cleaning solution? I have some on order, but would like to try others.

I am actually tempted to try this stuff on eBay.. looks interested.. I like the fact that is has a rust inhibitor AND lube, which is kinda nice. I don't have to worry about my stuff flash rusting. Anyone every try or heard about this stuff? Not much panned out on the interwebs.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultrasonic-Cleaner-Cleaning-Solution-Makes-2-Gallons-/140364923122?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20ae66c0f2

That is only for 2 gallons, I am tempted to just buy the 20 gallon mix as it is only a few bucks more... about $12 shipped for 2 gallons mix or $31 for 20 gallons mix. It is all packets of concentrate so I can just buy some distilled water and have some premixed.

Anyways, would appreciate any feedback if anyone has ever used or tried this stuff.

[Synergy]

I just picked up some Hornady ultrasonic gun parts cleaner. I have their brass cleaner for my HF ultrasonic on my reloading bench. I have yet to try it out, As soon as I do I will post up a report.

http://www.hornady.com/store/One-Shot-Sonic-Clean-Solution-gun-parts-Formula/

[s4alex]

I just picked up some Hornady ultrasonic gun parts cleaner. I have their brass cleaner for my HF ultrasonic on my reloading bench. I have yet to try it out, As soon as I do I will post up a report.

http://www.hornady.com/store/One-Sho...parts-Formula/

Yeah, I actually have some of that on order from Amazon, with Prime it is only like $21.28 shipped.

Unfortunately, it wont ship until the end of the month. Please let me know how it works for you, would love to either keep the order or cancel it.

[Synergy]

I will get to it this weekend!

[zfields]

I've always just used simple green watered down......works great.

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[Gunsmithing]

Try Harbor Freight they have a low price.

Dave

[s4alex]

Try Harbor Freight they have a low price.

Dave

Low price on what? Gun cleaning solution? or the US Cleaner? I already bought the cleaner from them, just was waiting for a 20% coupon..

[Don Edmondson]

Lemi Shine works on brass and parts Don't use to much or you will have pink brass. ok for you Pink Rifle guys I use 1 to 3 table spoons about 8 to 10 minutes Don

[Peter.Steele]

I've got the same cleaner, it's fantastic. Really does a great job. I usually use a very well-watered solution of Simple Green. If you're doing aluminum, though, you should look into the Simple Green HD Pro - it's safer on aluminum than the regular stuff is.

[Sillyguy]

interesting...will have to look into this

[Southpaw45]

I've always just used simple green watered down......works great.

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Yep. I use Simple Green also and I think it works pretty good. I mix Simple Green with hot water and use it in my US cleaner from Harbor Freight. You can see the crud being blaster off. I bought if for cleaning brass but now I use it mostly for cleaning gun parts.....

[Jyruiz]

What ultrasonic tank is everybody using?

[s4alex]

Went down to harbor freight and got theirs. Used a 20% off coupon.

[fuzz415]

what size did you buy? how many guns can you clean at once in say the 2.5 liter?

[bruss01]

So, question - once you have cleaned a complex part, say a pistol slide, how do you get it all dry? I am thinking about parts such as the firing pin channel etc.

What I've done is blow the parts out as much as I can using compressed air. Then put them in the oven on a low heat (between 212 - 250) until I'm confident any little bit of moisture would have boiled out.

Is this sufficient? Curious what the rest of you do.

I know that my Yugo M57 barrel did not get clean by ultrasonic cleaning. I still had to use a brush on it afterwards. Ultrasonic is nice, but you still need a judicious application of elbow grease.