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Re: Ultrasonic Cleaning

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This thread appears to be getting a limited response... can I assume that US cleaning isn't used that often anymore? If so can the guys that used to use it, comment on why they stopped?

My wife was buying a small unit to clean her rings, etc. So I talked her into a bigger unit so I could put my HG slides and barrels in for an easy cleaning. :shock:

Now I'm wondering if I did the wrong thing.
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CincyKid wrote: Now I'm wondering if I did the wrong thing.
Better to have it and not need it, etc.
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That level of detail cleaning is probably not warranted for most guns. Good for eyeglasses and jewelry. It may serve you well if you want to clean something without taking it apart, but remember, the remanents of solution you use and loosened debris will be inside.

A tooth brush works for most things you can take apart.
CincyKid wrote:This thread appears to be getting a limited response... can I assume that US cleaning isn't used that often anymore? If so can the guys that used to use it, comment on why they stopped?

My wife was buying a small unit to clean her rings, etc. So I talked her into a bigger unit so I could put my HG slides and barrels in for an easy cleaning. :shock:

Now I'm wondering if I did the wrong thing.
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CincyKid wrote:This thread appears to be getting a limited response... can I assume that US cleaning isn't used that often anymore? If so can the guys that used to use it, comment on why they stopped?

My wife was buying a small unit to clean her rings, etc. So I talked her into a bigger unit so I could put my HG slides and barrels in for an easy cleaning. :shock:

Now I'm wondering if I did the wrong thing.
Where I find it shines is the trigger group of pistols. Nothing beats getting all that gunk out of there so easily.. There is some benefit to the slide taking a dunk but not to the same extent. As for Glocks and M&P's you need to dry out the cups on the striker assemblies and the channel anyhow so you have to disassemble that even if you US clean it.
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NavyChief wrote:
pleasantguywhopacks wrote: My US cleaner sits unused now.
Wanna give it a new home? :roll:
I may switch back to Simple Green as a solution for the frame and trigger group as its compatible with the water based frog lube..

If I do get rid of it, you're first dibs..
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I have always used full strength simple green in my USC. Was never comfortable heating flammable liquids.
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techmike wrote:I have always used full strength simple green in my USC. Was never comfortable heating flammable liquids.
Definitely an outdoor project if one uses any solvent mixture. And, I'd be surprised if any of the consumer or low end commercial units are rated as explosion proof.
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The mix that I used without the acetone still had Dextron and the kerosene, and while it got hot, you could still stick your finger in the bath at the end of the cycle. Not nearly hot enough for combustion. I did however always run it outside when using the acetone batch.
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Evening ladies and gents,

Yes..this is a necrothread resurrection...but as there was already a thread, I didn't want to start a new one!

So...US cleaning...I'm looking at picking one up from Harbor Freight for my Shield...it has the Hi-Viz fiber optic sights on it.. Has anyone heard anything against using it for this reason?

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NavyChief wrote:
pleasantguywhopacks wrote: My US cleaner sits unused now.
Wanna give it a new home? :roll:
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Re: Ultrasonic Cleaning

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Shaolin_dragon wrote:Evening ladies and gents,

Yes..this is a necrothread resurrection...but as there was already a thread, I didn't want to start a new one!

So...US cleaning...I'm looking at picking one up from Harbor Freight for my Shield...it has the Hi-Viz fiber optic sights on it.. Has anyone heard anything against using it for this reason?

Cheers for any experience folks may share!
I was always cautious of dunking my night sights in the USC, as I was concerned that the glass enclosures could be compromised. As for the night sights, they are much more rugged than glass encapsulated tritium. However, from the S&W Shield manual:
"CAUTION:Some cleaners can cause damage to your firearms.You should avoid prolonged solvent immersion and prolonged ultrasonic cleaning of your firearm.Choice of solvent should be restricted to those products specifically developed for firearms maintenance.Damage to a firearm’s finish may occur if these cautions are ignored.Ammoniated solvents or other strong alkaline solvents,should not be used on any Smith&Wesson firearm"
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