how to clean this colt upper

[Troth020390]

wow so I have this new stripped colt upper with factory oil on it and everthing and I managed to get a bunch of alluminum dust shaving all over the ejection port dust cover flap and now it's like glazed on their with the oil and I can't get rid of it. It was the dumbest accident of my life.
I'm thinkin' i'll need some special brushes or someone with a high pressure air hose to help remove the dust. Anyone wanna give me a game plan ?

[Sky_DiveR]

Tetra gun blaster



or just simple can of Brake Clean from the auto parts store.

[ae13291]

hot water

[Sky_DiveR]

hot water

Good idea. The most universal solvent known to man. Add alittle dish soap and it'll come out sparkling clean in no time.

[Troth020390]

tried warm water before, it didn't get the dust caught in the tight corners. Haven't tried it with soap or hot water (how hot?). I think the tetra idea might work, Maybe a tight stream of high pressure hose water? ugh, thanks so far ! i'll try em' all

[Grumpyoldretiredcop]

Gun Scrubber and a military brush - the small end is good for getting those corners. Gun Scrubber is a pretty good solvent. Spray it on and brush it before it can dry. Clean any residue away with Hoppe's or BreakFree.

[Troth020390]

thanks grumpy retired cop! Would I have to order that stuff online? or could I pick some up somewhere locally in the bay area I.E. home depot, a gun store, etc?
I also saw this post on another forum:
"yes carb cleaner works great & is cheap. I always scrub my gun with a solvent ,hoppes #9, (I use Ed's Red), any good powder solvent, scrub with a toothbrush. let solvent sit for a few minutes and hose off with a can of carb cleaner. completely clean & degreased gun. oil & reassemble. DON'T get this on anything plastic, (sorry glock guys, I meant synthetic)."
Would that be ok too? carb cleaner that is, and toothbrush

[Sky_DiveR]

So long as the carb cleaner doesn't melt the bristles on the toothbrush.

Actually carb cleaner is pretty weak now a days so you'll probably be OK. You can always use gas from the lawnmower also. Don't know what's cheaper anymore. Just about any solvent will work for what you're asking... none of it will affect the anodizing.