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Quick question on ultrasonic cleaners. I did a search and couldn't find the answer. I'm buying one because it can clean my brass that I reload AND my firearm parts. Is there anything I SHOULDN'T put in it? I've read everywhere they're great for cleaning stainless steel or steel parts but what about polymer frames? Is polymer okay to put in there? Will it strip paint off my barrel or any parts? And for parts like a rifle bolt, is it okay to throw in assembled or does it all need to be disassembled to clean?

Thanks folks.
 
It all depends on the solution you use for cleaning. Don't put anything that can't go in water, or whatever solution recipe you use. I used Dawn dishwashing soap and Lemmishine.
 
paperslayer said:
It all depends on the solution you use for cleaning. Don't put anything that can't go in water, or whatever solution recipe you use. I used Dawn dishwashing soap and Lemmishine.
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I read a thread on here about using powdered citric acid (from the grocery store). I was planning on using that with either a few drops of dish soap or a little bit of lemmishine. I just don't want to take off paint or damage any springs or plastic bits.

I haven't read anything that says DON'T put this or that in..
 
A man by the name of Lee Love has made available a good tips file regarding ultrasonic cleaners. It will probably come up right at the top of a google search.

Beyond that, I would offer two pieces of advice.

1) Do not let anything hard touch the bottom of the tank. This is because it may both damage the finish of what you are cleaning (it is vibrating, after all), and also because it may damage the ultrasonic transmitters. I like to use a sling made of screen-door material, but your mileage may vary.

2) Do not put your fingers in the tank while it is running. There is some concern that this may eventually contribute to damage to your bone marrow. I do not have any hard evidence for this, but I have heard it said enough that I would not want to take the risk.

Best regards,
Ryan
 
Dogberry said:
A man by the name of Lee Love has made available a good tips file regarding ultrasonic cleaners. It will probably come up right at the top of a google search.

Beyond that, I would offer two pieces of advice.

1) Do not let anything hard touch the bottom of the tank. This is because it may both damage the finish of what you are cleaning (it is vibrating, after all), and also because it may damage the ultrasonic transmitters. I like to use a sling made of screen-door material, but your mileage may vary.

2) Do not put your fingers in the tank while it is running. There is some concern that this may eventually contribute to damage to your bone marrow. I do not have any hard evidence for this, but I have heard it said enough that I would not want to take the risk.

Best regards,
Ryan
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in the 6mmbr website there is a great article on US cleaning and the different recipes. As to health hazards... nope. completely without foundation.
 
all i use is water, 30% or so white vinegar, and a couple drops dish soap. Standard home mixture. I ran 100 pcs of real dirty .223 brass through mine, I ran it for 40 mins, then checked it, and ran it for another 40 mins. (at full heat). Then after I ran them for 20 mins in a mixture of water with a 1/2 tsp baking soda. You can let them dry normally, but I have a gallon of pure acetone left over from a fiberglass job i did, so i just dipped them in the acetone and they came out dry in 30 seconds. (the acetone dispaces all the water). They dont come out super shiny, but very clean. especially the primer pockets. i was surprised how easily they "re-primed". ;-)

for super shiny looking rounds, i some times tumble them loaded in a small plastic tub filled with white rice. Then they come out super shiny.After i'm all done, I always clean each round by hand with a rag soaked with silicone spray, then store them in the green plastic bullet cases. Thats just my procedure.
 
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