MrDesertBrat Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Folks, I know I bring an often discussed topic back to light - but I think much has changed since some of the original threads on Ultrasonic cleaning liquids/solutions were posted. I just received as a gift, a Hornady Lock and Load Ultrasonic 7L cleaner. Now I am looking for effective cleaning solutions to use with it. I will be using in on several competition pistols that have been built - and thus contain stainless steel, blued steel, aluminum, polymer and plastic parts (S&W Victory race gun, Ruger Mark II Bullseye gun, M&P Pro 9L, and S&W 1911 9mm - all with various after market parts from Volquartsen, TandemKross, Wilson, Clark, Striplin, etc.). My research noted that several companies have various Ultrasonic cleaners and post cleaning lubricants. I would greatly appreciate any feed back on the associated products, their use and things to avoid. Will break this into two sections - (1) Cleaners and (2) Chemical Dryer/Lubricators. So, regarding the cleaning solutions - I was clean gun parts - cleaning every 300-500 rnds. The leaders I am seeing are: Crest Ultrasonic (Chem-Crest) Hornady Lock and Load Cleaner (One Shot) - Gun Parts Lyman Sonic Gun Cleaner Slip 2000 #725 Slip 2000 Ultrasonic Cleaner Shooter's Choice Ultrasonic Cleaner Microline 90 Brownell's Ultrasonic Cleaning Fluid M-Pro 7 L&R Mfg. Safety Weapon Cleaning Solution #215 Home grown - Ed's Red (Trany fuild, mineral spirits, kerosene); Simple Green; Lemishine & Dawn; Dawn only; Purple Power & Dawn; As to post cleaning "dunk" chemical drying/lubing, looking for water displacement and light "dry" films - not waxy or oily. I will still oil (rem oil) critical contract points Crest Ultrasonic Lube (Chem-Crest) Lyman Turbo Sonic Gun Lube Slip 2000 Ultra-Thin Gun Lube Slip 2000 EWL Brownells Ultrasonic Oil L&R Mfg. Safety Ultrasonic Weapon Lubricating Solution # 212 Home Grown - WD40; Mineral spirits & rem oil; Tranny fluid and mineral spirits/acetone; One Shot Case Lube; Ballistol; Thoughts views and experience are MORE than welcome.. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Slip 2000 725 works great, as does their Gun Lube and EWL. I think I prefer the lube over the EWL for Open gun rails and ways. I like EWL for the internals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwpieces Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Tagged for some insight from others experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JrAuwen Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 I use the non corrosive (purple colored) simple green about a cup to 2 litters of water works great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDesertBrat Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 Update: 1) Cleaners I am trying Hornady's Cleaner and seems to work well .. for now. Been told the Simple Green needs to the HD new version, otherwise some pitting on aluminum make/will occur Have been told (by Crest Cleaning) that all part should be air blasted prior to lubing to remove carbon pieces and water before lubing 2) Dunk lubes Am trying the CC-400L for now. Seems to do a good product jobs. Actually too good of a job. I cleaned the guns, and while they were still warm placed into the lube for 10 mins. Removed them and let them drip dry for 24 hrs. Results were a very well lubed pistol. Too much so, even after wiping, it was still "too greasy". I contacted Firearms Cleaning, in NJ (Crest Cleaning Agent) and discussed the issue (too much lube). He advised the process I am using is wrong. His suggestions were to: Use Hot water and a good solution for the cleaning (10 mins or so, 130 degrees or so) Remove and using compressed air, blow everything dry. Firing pin holes, nooks and crannies, etc. The cleaner will vibrate off carbon and stuff, but the particle size may not allow them to leave small areas (firing pin tunnels, extractor grooves, etc.) After air blasts, heat the lube (120 to 130) and place parts in it.. place into the sonic system and vibrate for 4-5 mins. If I want a thicket coat, use a lower temperature. Anyways, that's my update for now. Summary: Hornady cleaner works well. CC-400L Gun Lube is great for long term storage, not sure I can recommend for every day use (at this time - I will try the suggested method and report the results). Anyone have any experience with Slip 2000 gun lube? That will be my fall back plan.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimaryBruce Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 We use acetone in our ultrasonic cleaner at the shop. Cheaper than anything you can buy and will have your parts looking like the day you bought it. **You're not really supposed to use flammable liquids in ultrasonic cleaners so do it at your own risk. But it works amazingly well. Of course you will want to be careful putting any non steel/aluminum/etc in using acetone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMS Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 On 6/21/2017 at 9:12 PM, PrimaryBruce said: We use acetone in our ultrasonic cleaner at the shop. Cheaper than anything you can buy and will have your parts looking like the day you bought it. **You're not really supposed to use flammable liquids in ultrasonic cleaners so do it at your own risk. But it works amazingly well. Of course you will want to be careful putting any non steel/aluminum/etc in using acetone. Full strength or diluted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimaryBruce Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 2 hours ago, LMS said: Full strength or diluted? Nope, right out the 5 gallon pail strait into the ultrasonic cleaner tank with no diluting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimaryBruce Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 And I'd assume it's a given, but treating the parts to a quality coat of oil is a must as the acetone is going to make the parts 100% bone dry and will rust in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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