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4/3/2016 11:44:54 PM EDT
I have a very nasty m16 part kit that needs cleaning.
what should i use to clean the steel parts that won't ruin the parkerizing ?
whats the best way and cleaner to clean the furniture ?
Thanks
4/3/2016 11:48:05 PM EDT
[#1]
I like lacquer thinner and a brass bristle brush, but I think some here like brake fluid?  Try soap and water on your plastic first, if that doesnt cut it I like to use denatured alcohol.
4/4/2016 5:33:48 AM EDT
[#2]
If you want to do it the non-toxic way, many people soak the parts in a mixture of Simple Green and water.  50-60 % SG and water in a plastic tub with a tooth brush.  After cleaning, oil them down or use a water displacer like WD-40.  Wipe dry.

I have a lot of two-stroke engines so I use old pre-mixed gas.  Lawn mower 50:1 gas and oil premix works great.  I soak all my dirty kits in it for a couple minutes, scrub clean and wipe dry.  The furniture I just wipe clean with a Hoppes #9 damp rag
if needed.  Do not use any of the above if wanting to preserve painted rack numbers.  Always clean wood stocks and HG's, etc.,  separately.

For smaller, less dirty parts, it's Hoppes #9, a pie dish and a toothbrush.
4/4/2016 5:36:38 AM EDT
[#3]
I used soap and water and a tooth brush.

I just soaked everything down with CLP after I dried it off.
4/4/2016 8:43:14 AM EDT
[#4]
I spray my stuff with Birchwood Casey Gun Scrubber. If need be, I use a toothbrush to scrub them.
4/4/2016 10:11:57 AM EDT
[#5]
I use engine degreaser, it cuts through all the crud pretty well.
4/4/2016 11:48:48 AM EDT
[#6]
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Brake cleaner for me: spray, scrub with GI tooth brush, repeat if necessary, apply CLP, install into weapon.

William
4/4/2016 6:02:29 PM EDT
[#7]
Thanks for the answers all .   I  wanted to make sure that I used something that wouldn't strip  the parkerizing  ?
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