Any cleaning tips?

[plasma]

I just picked up a well used Sig P220 today that's pretty nasty dirty in and out. When I field strip this thing is there any product anybody can recommend to soak the frame in? Looks like someone dragged it behind a jeep in the desert.


Thanks

 

[EEJayde]

I usually use Varsol, but you might need something stronger for your toy...

 

[Levi Garrett]

Nylon brush, Otis bore cleaner oil, can use it every where, a rag , and your done, the bore , nylon, or bronze, same lube, , can also use MP-5 , excellent for getting where it needs to be.

 

[plasma]

Thanks!

 

[Grouse Man]

Make up a jug of Ed's Red, an effective (and cheap) homemade cleaning solution. Recipe is on the 'net. Varsol, Dextron ATF, acetone, kerosene in equal parts.

The only thing is doesn't do is remove copper (and lead) fouling.

You can make such a big batch for cheap that you could just drop the whole gun into it.

 

[plasma]

That won't hurt the frame?

 

[Grouse Man]

Nope. Remove any plastic parts and the grips, but all metal is fine.

 

[sunray]

"...won't hurt the frame?..." It's not a polymer frame. Take the grips off, field strip and drop the whole thing into a tub of solvent. Leave it there for a few hours, then clean off the crud. Repeat as required. Lets the solvent do its job.

 

[plasma]

What about just soaking the frame in WD40? I don't think that will hurt the frame?

 

[EEJayde]

WD40 is a lubricant, not a solvent.

Stick with one of the methods above and you'll be fine. Just remember: metal only, no plastic!

 

[Grouse Man]

WD40 should be left in the garden shed, not on the gun bench.

 

[MOPP4]

CLP, it can be bought at canadian tire. it uses teflon that gets under the carbon but leave the part for 5min to let it do its work. you know it works good when it can give you cancer. (use gloves)