D.Hayden Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Any suggestions on bulk cleaning moonclips? I'd like to throw 30 or so into some solvent.. have them nice and clean again. Any tricks? Thanks, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltermitty Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Any suggestions on bulk cleaning moonclips?I'd like to throw 30 or so into some solvent.. have them nice and clean again. Any tricks? Thanks, Dave I put mine in the vibrator with the brass (disassembled of course). After a few trips most folks comment on my shiney "stainless steel" moonclips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Soak in Dawn Dish detergent and hot water. Rinse with very hot water and dry in the toaster oven at 250. My wife loves it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlktheduk Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 my moonclips go into the tumbler along with the brass. I do have to sort out the moonclips from the brass when I dump the brass/clips/tumbling media into my Dillon case/media separator. Not a big deal, it adds about a minute to the process. If I don't, the moonclips get stuck in the slots of the separator, or get lost in the tub with the used media. The moon clips do get nice and shiny with the brass polish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 +3 on the tumbler, but with no brass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imashooter2 Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 +1 on the tumbler, no brass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwarren9 Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 zip tie together and put them in the dishwasher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 tumbler, no brass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colbyjack Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 ultrasonic cleaner for me works good. -chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltermitty Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 zip tie together and put them in the dishwasher The gunk you get off moon clips contain a number of compounds you wouldn't normally want in your diet. How do you get the lead, mercury, and nitrocellulose ash (and other stuff) out of the dishwasher mechanisms before you put the family dishes back in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwarren9 Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 never thought about that thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaels Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Hearthco moonclips, use the warrenty program and return them to the Master of the Universe and get new ones. Michael "minor" Sousa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted September 10, 2008 Author Share Posted September 10, 2008 Thanks all.. I didn't even think of tumbling.. Tumblers: Is there anythign they can't do? Mike... I'll ask Dave abuot that.. and mention that was your idea.. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I've always wiped mine with a rag. It's kinda low tech but it seems to work. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashvillebill Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I've always wiped mine with a rag.It's kinda low tech but it seems to work. Dave THAT's the way Revolver guys should think. Kudos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhgtyre Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I seem to wear most of the grime on my hands after de-mooning/re-mooning. So far I haven't had to clean them all that often as they seem to run pretty well even when sooty. -ld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted September 10, 2008 Author Share Posted September 10, 2008 Mine don't wipe clean.. maybe it's the TG I'm using now (Until I switch to Clays) Larry.. That's part of what i was wondering.. it doesn't interfere..it just sot of 'bugs' me.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzShooter Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 You mean you worry about cleaning them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Thanks all..I didn't even think of tumbling.. Tumblers: Is there anythign they can't do? Mike... I'll ask Dave abuot that.. and mention that was your idea.. lol Make the coffee, damn it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhgtyre Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Mine don't wipe clean.. maybe it's the TG I'm using now (Until I switch to Clays)Larry.. That's part of what i was wondering.. it doesn't interfere..it just sot of 'bugs' me.. Since I switched to Trail Boss all I get is this sort of sooty residue that mostly comes off on my fingers. Even when they are really nasty they seem to work just fine. Dillon sells this green stuff that I think is called Killz which is advertised as a carbon killer. When I do clean my clips I load them all up on a piece of wire, dip them in the Killz jar and pull them out 15 minutes later. Then they just wipe down. -ld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganShootist Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 (edited) I have a tupperware container that is filled with a mixture of 50% Kroil penetrating oil and 50% Hoppes #9. I pitch in the moon clips and leave them over night (often with my cylinder or a whole disassembled 1911---minus the grips) They are then a breeze to blast with some form of spray cleaner like Gun Scrubber or carb cleaner. If I only have a few to mess with.. I put them in a sandwich bag and spray them with WD-40.. and let them soak while I'm cleaning my pistol.. then just wipe with a paper towel or rag and they are like new. Edited September 21, 2008 by MichiganShootist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 my moonclips go into the tumbler along with the brass. Ditto. Doing anything beyond this to clean moonclips is creating extra work for nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganShootist Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 The tumbler trick sounds great.... but I do all my reloading for the year during the winter months and never touch the Dillon gear during the shooting season... hence I needed another solution for the weekly cleaning of clips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I never tried to clean the clips using the tumbler, i usually use WD40 and clean one-by-one .... lot of time ! This evening i'll try with the tumbler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hearthco Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 You all should throw them out when they are dirty or scratched and get new ones. Dave ;.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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