Best Way to Clean Your Handgun with an Ultrasonic Cleaner
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- čas přidán 24. 04. 2019
- Fast, Clean, and Easy way to clean your handgun using an ultrasonic cleaner. This is a no-mess way to clean your handgun in just 15 minutes without actually scrubbing your handgun down by hand. It cleans in places that are hard to reach with even the smallest tools.
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I like cleaning almost as much as I like shooting. The way clean freshly greased parts feel. "Smooth Charlene"
Ziploc idea is Brilliant
Us Simple Green HD (the purple stuff), it will not damage aluminum. Also a great solution for guns in the ultrasonic is Lucas Extreme Duty Bore Solvent and Ultrasonic Cleaner. Also has anti rust properties and leaves a light lubrication on your gun parts. One other note, the Lucas solvent is safe for polymer and factory finish's.
Yes I like the simple green HD too
Thanks for making this video. I'm going to give it a go this week.
One quick note - you probably want to wear gloves especially while handling the dirty water coming out of the bag; solubilized lead can easily go through your skin and into your bloodstream.
Great tip! Thanks
Lead poisoning you say? No wonder I feel retarded.
100% wear gloves when dealing with that water
The bag idea... game changer. Works very well. Thank you for the video!
Thank you!
Great tips guys thanks
Great video! This helped a lot😁
That bag thing is a very good idea! 👍
It really is!
Thx for the bagtrick!
No problem. Its nice!
Don’t forget to oil all the metallic parts after cleaning with water, to actually prevent the rust from forming
Simple Green makes an aircraft grade cleaning solution. Obviously won't hurt aluminum. Available online.
Thanks for making this video chum :)
No problem!
I do like cleaning my guns. It is soothing, at least for me ☺
Any problems with your lower ? Doesn’t it strip off the factory lube in the inside mechanisms?
Just a tip for getting air out of ziplock bags.
Put the bag in water and push down lightly. Then Zip when the air is gone. The mouth of the bag does not go below the surface of the water. Old school method I used to use for preparing food for Sous Vide. ;-)
Never heard of using simple green before. I’ll have to check in on that one before doing that. Good tip though for the bag method.
The zip lock bag idea is brilliant. I think I would want to take out the firing pin so that the channel cleans and doesn't trap moisture. I particularly like this ultrasonic cleaning idea to do the frame on my Sig 226 and Beretta 92 as those are far to complicated for me to attempt full disassembly.
Yea, the bag thing was a game-changer for me
Nice! Great video!
Thank you!
Is that the 3L ultrasonic cleaner? Also how has it held up since this video?
Thanks for the tip on the plastic bag...
Yes! saves a lot of clean up time
In a zip lock, cool. Very neat and easy
Yes! It's so easy to clean up and you dont have to clean the pan every time
Great idea with the bag.
Yes! makes for easy clean up!
one thing to go over with the drying process. using the heat from 100-120 degrees leaving the parts out will be enough to let them evaporate naturally. it is always a good precaution to blow em out though.
Yes it does dry out fairly quickly. Thanks for the reply!
I just subbed, gotta ask, is there a lubricant that you would recommend to displace the eater that is in all the tiny areas.
L&R Safety Ultrasonic Weapon Lubricating Solution. Displaces the water. Since it's not cheap, I pour it back into the jug and reuse. I first use Hornady One Shot Ultrasonic Gunparts Cleaner.
What size cleaner are you using 3, 6 10L?
I sent this to a knowledgeable friend - he reports that Simple Green is harmful to aluminum parts. He uses Krud Cutter. Also, I use a lubricating liquid in the ultrasonic cleaner after the clean & rinse - this gets lubrication everywhere cleaner and water are. Thanks, Rick
Hmm simple green is not a harsh cleaner, I'm surprised it would be harmful to aluminum. i do like the lubrication idea though
supposedly theres an alternate Simple Clean thats safe for metal. I think its purple.
What type of lubrication liquid?
Why instead of all these just don't use pure aeronautic Kerosene ???
how did the frame hold up in the long run ? my ec9s lower is grimy and could definitely benefit from this.
No problems so far
Most definitely works.
It's nice, isn't it?!
To help remove the water after rinsing have you ever tried isopropyl alcohol ( 99%) if you do not have compressed air ?
It should help the with the drying time when using an hair dryer.
This is only a suggestion and a question.
I never have but thats an interesting idea. Just might have to try it. Thanks
Does this process hurt, degrade, damage tritium or fiber optic sights?
Great video!! What is the liter capacity of the unit you used?
6L
That’s amazing how well the sonic worked! Could I sonic my revolver?
Yes. Just be mindful, it doesn't like aluminum parts. They say it will start to disintegrate aluminum.
Appalachian DIY - There won’t be much of a problem with aluminum parts, if he uses Simple Green Heavy Duty Cleaner. (The purple stuff.) The regular (green) Simple Green really attacks aluminum parts. The mistake that I see most people making with u/s cleaners, is leaving them run for too long. 10 to 20 minutes is more than enough. I’ve seen people run them for hours and ruin their finishes.The really important part, when using water-based cleaners, is to completely dry the guns after cleaning. Compressed air is the best, but like you said, a hair dryer can also work. However, if someone can afford a gun, afford to go shooting and afford an ultrasonic cleaner, they can also afford a small air compressor. $55 USD will buy a 3 gallon ‘pancake’ or ‘hotdog’ style compressor at Harbor Freight. If only used for gun cleaning, it should last a long time. If you watch for them at garage sales, you can get one for $10 to $25, depending on condition. Just make sure to plug it in and try it, before you buy it.
Although it’s much more expensive than Simple Green, I prefer Lucas Pro Ultrasonic Gun Cleaner. It’s about $50 for 64oz. (1/2 gal) It’s not only a solvent, it also leaves a thin film of anti-corrosion coating on the cleaner parts. You still have to blow the excess out, but you don’t have to worry about some solution, hiding somewhere, corroding/rusting any parts.
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This video did not require removal of grips. I have never done this but think it would be important to remove the grips prior to cleaning to get the water out later and get better cleaning in the action areas.
Is that the 3L?
The same can be done, with the bolt (bolt) of an AR15. Why do you do it, with a bag? could it be done, sun bag ?. At what temperature? Greetings from Barcelona (Spain)
yes you can do it with an AR bolt. the bag contains all the dirt so you just swap out bags instead of cleaning the tank in between every cycle.
@@appalachiandiy2415 ok.tranks.👍💪🇪🇸
Is the dirty solution okay to "dump" or is one of those things that must be handled in a specific manner? Seems more & more liquids require special handling now for disposal.
I'd say it depends on what your waste water dumps into. If it's going into a city's treatment plant you're probably fine. If its going into a septic system you could be putting lead into the ground. Not a lot I'm sure but hey, do what you can right?
That baggie idea is the cat's ass! Great video.
Yes! Makes cleanup a breeze
Mineral spirits and maybe some clp mixed in but NO WD-40. Will need to re-oil metal to metal part again. Rust
have you used this mixture?
So why is addeding water to the bad important vs just usig the Cleaner only?
You need to remove the striker and spring and dry them out, including the cavity or rust will build up there.
Best to just put everything in an oven at approx. 175 degrees for 20 minutes or so, unless the sights are made of plastic of course....
I was just going to ask that question. You want the firing pin and cavity needs to be pretty dry! Great post!
Could an ultrasonic harm the finish of an old gun like a luger p08? It has some corners which are impossible to clean with a brush so a ultrasonic could be the solution..
should be fine as long as it is steel and not aluminum. let me know how it works out!
@@appalachiandiy2415 thanks i will the cleaner is still shipping and because of the covid 19 it is taking a while
@@Kappi1997 Yea prime is not 2 day shipping anymore more like 4-6
@@appalachiandiy2415 i ordered from brownells and in my country this means 4 weeks atm
@@Kappi1997 Oh wow. Thats crazy!
Would you still recommend this machine for gun cleaning?
Absolutely
What if instead of the simple green you were to put clp lets say, wouldn’t it clean it better?
amzn.to/2ZJ13cs is this what you're talking about? I would stay away from synthetic solvents to clean with. I don't know what they would do to the polymer.
@@appalachiandiy2415 Most if not all firearms are made of nylon 6,6 and glass fiber. Only two solvents will affect nylon. Benzene and THF (partially). Their are no solvents you are going to buy from a store (or online) that contain these solvents. You have to buy them in chemical form. Benzene being really hard to acquire due to it's toxic nature to flesh. THF can be bought on amazon.
What is the benefit of distilled water versus tap water?
Tap water has a lot of minerals in it. distilled has most of them removed so they will not deposit onto whatever you are cleaning
I thought you could not put plastic or wood in a sonic cleaner. Looks like you proved that wrong, which is great. Any thoughts on this?
I didn't see any degradation to the plastic. I know that you can't put aluminum in because it will disintegrate. So far so good but I'll keep and eye on it
Appalachian DIY the solution will damage the aluminum or the cleaner? What if I were to put a 1911 in it
@@vtotheg5517 I dont see a problem with putting a 1911 in as long as you take out any aluminum parts.
is it safe to toss in the polymer lower of my glock in that bag as well?
Yes as long as your not using a harsh chemical to clean with as it will attack the plastic polymers. That's why I would recommend the Simple Green to clean.
Ok I understand wd40 helps prevent with the rust issues. But does simple green also helps as well or is it mainly only for cleaning purpose?
Simple green is for cleaning
@@appalachiandiy2415 thanks
@@illestmortal sure thing!
You should not use wd40, ever, on gun and gun parts. Use Remington Oil, it’s specifically made for firearms and firearm parts.
@@ctpistolclass1211 Im interested in why WD-40 is bad for gun parts. is there something in it that is bad for the metal parts or just bad for polymers and plastics? I personally don't use it, I usually use frog lube
Put all of the tiny components into a pantyhose and then tie the ends up - all the tiny little parts will get clean and not slip through the tray - it works
Nice idea, thanks for the reply!
Is that a 3L or 6?
Without looking I think its a 3
What about fiber optic sights fitted ?
if there is no glue and they are friction fit would think they would be fine. just watch what solvent/cleaner you use
@@appalachiandiy2415 Some guy says just use water, no or almost no, detergent ! Detergent can strip coatings/pain off ( so he says). I thought small amount of washing up liquid, not so abrasive just a good degreaser >
@@normski262 i mean it will still work but a gentle detergent is going to help for sure. Wonder if he washes dishes without soap, 😆
@@appalachiandiy2415 NICE! he may have dish pan hands. HAHah
@@normski262 haha
I wonder if canned air would work.
GREAT IDEA ON BAGS!
NO TIME TO CLEAN YOUR FIREARM IMMEDIATELY AFTER FIRING?
NO TIME TO SHOOT!
CARRY GUNS CLEAN WEEKLY!
UNFIRED GUNS CLEAN MONTHLY
AFTER SHOOTING CLEAN THREE TIMES, works for the Military!
Sounds good
That's ridiculous
What about glock polymer?
It will not hurt the polymer. just make sure to use a water-based solvent. ie simple green or dawn dish soap. Don't use harsh chemicals like auto solvents.
@@appalachiandiy2415 I heard you have to take apart the lower, I was asking if you can throw in a glock lower as is, without taking apart.
@@detroitpyro2859 i didnt take apart my lower. You could put the entire thing whole into the cleaner(will not clean as good of course). There sould be no problem with keeping the lower intact
@@appalachiandiy2415 thank you.. was thinking simple green the purple one it's less harsh I think than green? Thx
@@detroitpyro2859 Purple is the heavy duty cleaner. There are links for it in the description
Why do you delete Simple Green with 50 % water. What advantages are there with using 100% Simle Green>
Oil your carry gun man. You've already got rust on the damn thing.
Yes there was a small spot on the slide. All taken care of.
What I see on several videos is people putting their parts in a ziplock bag. Thinking about it, I’d think the bag, although it has a cleaner in it, would slow down the vibrations of the machine, it would retard the vibrations…..wouldn’t it??
Fill up the machine with water turn it on and put your hand in it. don't be scary!
Now fill up a zip lock bag and put it in the machine and put your hand in that.
See if you can feel the difference... I cannot.
After blow it out with dry compressed air they run through a dehumidifier. Bone dry and then oil it up.
Consider degassing your ultrasonic solution first.
I don't do the bag trick because of the need to degas the cleaning solution whenever I use new stuff.
It is convenient to only make a bag-worth of solution, but I suggest making a full batch, using it, and draining it into a jug for later use. This will also let you decant off the settled particulates and properly dispose of the lead dust.
You could also degas the solution in a bag, but it gets messy if you try to keep it and wasteful if you pitch it every time.
I have the same brand of US as you I think, a cheap Chinese one, and I throw whole slides and frames in all the time as well as leaded up .22 cans. Simplest cleaning process ever.
Compressed air + 140 degree oven (slightly hotter than a hot car in the summer) = stone dry steel ready for oil.
Thanks for the info
@UC6kAudXu3HcxYUx4X_WAEXQ microscopic bubbles absorb sound energy, disipating the energy (I.e. not letting the sound waves perform work). Degassing removes the small bubbles, letting the ultrasonic waves work harder.
@@josephoo7 good info thanks
This is a 37 khz cleaner. The best option is to use a 24 khz cleaner
is there a science behind that? it's interesting, never thought of a specific frequency that would clean better.
@@appalachiandiy2415 Yes, frequency is important. I have projected many plants both for Italian and Us army here in Italy. The best frequency is 24 khz....the ultrasonic wave is much stronger at 24 khz frequency.
@@appalachiandiy2415 at 37 khz the ultrasonic wave "caresses" your weapon... At 24khz the ultrasonic wave "beats" your weapon.
24 khz is the best frequency to have a weapon perfectly cleaned.
@@haranbanjo5747 That's good to know. Thanks for the info!
@ 2:30 also greatly reduced the amount of solution you use.
Yes, it does save a lot!
I'm a weirdo... I like to clean my gun...
Haha, thats a good thing
First I'm not sure I'd take advice from someone who cleans a firearm once a year and dosen't want to break it all the way down. Even if you use air you will still need to take it completely apart to make sure there's no water. Just my 2 Cents
This was a torture test for this firearm. I wanted to know if it was neglected that it would still fire. It passed. This was a simple field strip. I don't know many average firearm enthusiasts who will strip out the trigger for routine maintenance/cleaning. I've never had a problem with rusting the trigger components either, but your mileage may vary from mine. Thanks for the reply
Appalachian DIY I was thinking the same thing since you said it was your EDC. I’d strongly suggest separating EDC and torture test firearms. On the odd chance you have to defend your life, it’s not the time to be evaluating test results so to speak.
@@dylconnaway9976 I agree, however do you know of a better way to carry it around to get all the lint and grime onto it, also not having to carry a second EDC on your person for actual defense?
if you have a better way to torture test I would love to hear it. Thanks!
@@appalachiandiy2415 So, not trying to be rude, but when I hear you say torture test, it's you not taking care of your LC9, and your excuse is 'I'm testing how long I can go without taking care of my LC9.' An EDC should be treated as life saving equipment. You wouldn't torture test a parachute by letting it rot in the rain before jumping with it, for instance. Off the top of my head, you could do a weekend torture test by soaking it in thick lube or grease, running a few hundred rounds, shake it in a bag with dryer lint, a little sand, ground up paper, then try shooting it to see how it functions. I still don't understand the point of testing how much you can neglect an EDC, but if I were to test it, that'd be how.
@@dylconnaway9976 That sounds like a good alternative way to test. Ill try that next time. Thanks
Christ man.... Why do you EVER let your gun get to this point?!?
This is a cleaning video, right?
I’ve never done this but I’ve heard a lot of people use gasoline.
Why use a water based cleaner in the first place? Just use a solvent or light oil directly.
I dont like solvents especially for all the polymer on handguns now-a-days.
@@appalachiandiy2415 yeah good point
This man can't even say Appalachian right...
Im guessing your from the south then
Very well presented and articulated!!!
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸Let’s Go Brandon🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you
Is this NON-Toxic, environmentally safe? How do you dispose of this waste? Does the simple green destroy the tritium sights?
Common sense tells me it’s Not smart to have ammo anywhere near your gun cleaning area.
Why, cuz it will jump in the gun and pull the trigger itself!?
@@appalachiandiy2415 lack of common sense I see. Some really dumb and overly confident people in this hobby. It’s a reason we have so many hours of gun accident vids we can be amazed by
Once a F#€king year?! I hope there is remedial cleaning between then….
Not sure why you would bother using distilled water. Yes it's purer but since you're going to fill the bag with 50% cleaner you are throwing away money
This is counterintuitive to the point of sillyness. Why wouldn't I take apart my slide and firing unit and clean each part with Hoppes 9, an old toothbrush/Qtips, and follow with a good gun oil and grease where necessary? It takes me maybe an hour if I'm lazy about it, and I do it every 6 months or so while watching a good comedy on tv.
Your firing pin/striker and spring and possibly the striker block/spring was submerged in the slide IN a mix of somekind of water/windex solution for 30 minutes?
And all you did was blow it out with air or a hair dryer? HELL YES it will rust!
Shot only 50rds...thinks it’s dirty...doesn’t like cleaning guns...must not be a gun guy.
I'm not a self proclaimed gun nut, correct, but I do enjoy them all the same
After 50 rounds of steel my Taurus and Canik both look like this so I can attest this is possible to be this gross after 50 rounds. Also anything that’s been building up that couldn’t be freed would still be in there with the 50 rounds worth of grime.
Just order 10L ultrasonic cleaner after watching video canʼt wait to clean my Glock
You'll love it
Question, I have Talon Grip on my Glock should I with it on
@@norindr1972 Never tried it with that. Try a spot check to see if it damages it in any way