Hi all,
I’ve noticed that powder residue tends to accumulate at the muzzle end of the polymer lower on my handgun. What is a good way to clean it without causing damage to the polymer? Soap and water does okay but it takes alot of elbow grease and time to work. I’m afraid to use something like Hoppes #9 for fear of damaging the polymer.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Why are you worried about a little carbon on your frame?
Just leave it be, it’ll be fine.
You’re unlikely to damage that polymer bro. If you’re afraid of a certain chemical, just test it on a basepad.
I’ve used Acetone, lacquer thinner and some other poison to get paint off of a frame once and there was no damage. Now, I really don’t clean mine other than a dry rag now and then, but I’ve used soap and water as well.
My guns get filthy, I mean contaminate near-by items filthy, and I’ve just never felt they needed more than a basic wipe down or cleaning.
Ballistol
These cleaning threads are starting to get ridiculuos.
DON’T clean it. It’s the original carbon and all collector value will be lost if you remove it.
Guess I should have gotten black so that It would be less noticeable to me?
Thanks for the replies. Appreciated…
A little CLP of your choice should clean it right up.
I use a dry automotive grade micro-fiber cloth. Works extremely well and there is zero risk of the polymer being damaged with this method. (*most cleaning solvents on the market will not damage the polymer.)
I always get a bit of carbon on the front of the dust over of my Glocks and M&P’s. I just wipe it off with a patch soaked in Hoppe’s #9, then wipe dry with a clean rag.
Been doing this since I bought my first polymer gun in about 1995. No ill effects.
Use m-pro 7. It’s non toxic and safe on polymer.
I don’t worry about keeping my guns really clean, but I keep the frame and outside surfaces pretty clean and oil free. I don’t like getting my clothes and underwear dirty with powder residue especially if using a VG-2.
Windex. I like my poly guns with a streak free shine.
imho:
Just wipe it & forget it.
Keep it dirty! The scratches and residue give it that “Boba Fett” look. :sarcastic:
Soap and water.
Mil pro 7.
Simple green.
This is what I do. I take the frame, get the water running hot, & work palmolive dish soap into it with my hands. Rinse with cold water, blow it out, then towel dry.
I only end up cleaning it like this when the polymer gets oily. Not because of carbon.
Just wash it off in the sink, & blow out internals, & steel parts.
+1. Been doing it htis way for about 20 years with no ill effects.
Froglube works well for me.
Wow…I never thought that this would become such a hot topic! Thanks for showing the love and concern for my polymer. You guys are all so awesome. Just wow…
I just wipe it with a dry rag. Are we over thinking this?
Toothbrush, dishsoap and hot water.
If it’s really caked/stuck on: Toothbrush, abrasive powdered bathroom cleaner, and hot water.