[ARCHIVED THREAD] - prepping new lower

Posted: 8/30/2008 8:23:22 PM EDT

i get to pickup my lower on friday. is there anything i should do before i install the lower parts kit? any prep work?

Posted: 8/30/2008 8:53:41 PM EDT

[#1]

I usually degrease the lower in preparation for assembly.

Posted: 8/30/2008 10:47:32 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
I usually degrease the lower in preparation for assembly.

QUIB what process do you use for degreasing?

Posted: 8/31/2008 5:06:30 AM EDT

[#3]

I spray mine down with non-clorinated brake cleaner, gets all the grease/oil off in a snap.

Posted: 8/31/2008 5:19:26 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
I spray mine down with non-clorinated brake cleaner, gets all the grease/oil off in a snap.

Exactly.

Degrease with brake cleaner to remove what was applied at the manufacturer, then apply a light coat of CLP.

Posted: 8/31/2008 8:00:46 AM EDT

[#5]

so dont soak it in CLP?

Posted: 8/31/2008 8:03:17 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
so dont soak it in CLP?

Soaking the lower in CLP serves no purpose. It’ll only waste CLP and make a mess. De-grease and cover in a light film of CLP. I like to use a cheap paint brush followed by a wipe down with a black t-shirt.

www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=7&t=392123

Posted: 8/31/2008 1:55:42 PM EDT

[#7]

Make sure all the tapped and machined holes are free of burrs or any junk left behind.

Posted: 8/31/2008 2:29:16 PM EDT

[#8]

I keep a 2" paintbrush on the top shelf in my safe, after cleaning a firearm, you can dab the paintbrush all around the exterior and it spreads a "LITTLE" clp all over very nicely!

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