brhalolll Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I remember sitting around for hours cleaning guns with my dad when I was young. It was the old "news paper and Hoppes #9." Seems like it took forever to do 2-3 guns this way. Once I got shooting and found myself spending more time cleaning guns I got serious about how to go about it. My first breakthrough was with the SLIP2000 parts washer tub and their 725 water based solvent, that was in 2006. I am still in the same tub (replaced once), but i am now using a petroleum based solvent. I love this thing and the entire system. The only other significant component is a small air compressor to dry the parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I've been using the same system as yours for about 15 years now. I got turned on to cleaning guns in a solvent sink when I attended an armorer's class put on by the DOE in Albuquerque back then and have been doing it ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleL Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Such a simple way.... I bet it is often overlooked. I've cleaned a bazillion parts in tanks and never thought about a small tank for guns and gun parts. You switched to the petroleum based cleaner, what made you switch? Effectiveness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregdavidl Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 A shallow pan and a gallon of WD-40 also works well. Let the parts soak and then scrub with a brush. After you're done, pour the WD-40 back in the container and the solids will settle out before the next use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babaganoosh Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 A shallow pan and a gallon of WD-40 also works well. Let the parts soak and then scrub with a brush. After you're done, pour the WD-40 back in the container and the solids will settle out before the next use. I hate wd40 with a passion. It's at best a mediocre cleaner, and I hate the film it leaves on things. It gets sticky. A parts washer or parts washing solvent will blow wd40 away any day of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_Seehawer Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I like mineral spirits in a tank. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 My first breakthrough was with the SLIP2000 parts washer tub and their 725 water based solvent, There does not appear to be anything like that tub on their web site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brhalolll Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 This is why i switched to petroleum based, pic. The first tank corroded on the inside after about 5-6 years. I got my new tank from Toolking, cost was $51 bucks. SLIP doesn't sell them anymore, I am wondering if it was because they didn't play well with their water based solvents. I am using Graymills Agitene solvent from Graingers (2RE49). Works much faster and I don't have to be so careful when drying the parts since there is no water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I used a parts washer by Torin, and within 3 years the pump housing spread and seized up the motor. The instructions said not to use a pertoleum based solvent. I picked up a Hornady Magnum Sonic cleaner and cleaning solution, and it takes 10 minutes to clean a Glock, no heat, and 13 minutes to clean a 1911 or revolver, after which a rinse in hot water and the parts blown dry. You still have to use a stainless steel/brass toothbrush to remove the much loosened carbon, but I do that before reassembly, and blow the parts of dust. The advantages are a smaller footprint and quicker cleaning time. The disadvantage is the cost of the cleaner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumpygravy Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 That's so cute.... It has a picture of a marlin on it. I keep telling myself I'm getting a small tub when I get my man cave built. Until then it's pie pans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Harbor Freight sells the small parts cleaners. Here's a link; http://www.harborfreight.com/garage-shop/parts-washers/6-1-2-half-gallon-parts-washer-96952.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
practical_man Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Looks like a nice set up. I hAve been using Ed' Red with good results for a long time. Flammable but effective and cheap. Hasn't harmed plastic guns yet but I don't let the plastic pars soak in it either. . A 50/50 mix of Automatic Transmission Fluid and mineral spirits is almost. As effective. It doesn't dissolve the carbon but is very good penetrating solution. Sort of floats the crud out in a filthy suspension. Doesn't smell too bad either. Brass or plastic toothbrushes as appropriate for scrubbing surfaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMcCracken Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Harbor Freight sells the small parts cleaners. Here's a link; http://www.harborfre...sher-96952.html This looks promising, but the 3 reviews all list the pump mount being broken. I'd be a little concerned for quality. Anyone know of a more sturdy yet still small and inexpensive parts cleaner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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