Videos tagged with Simple Green

Ultrasonic cleaners offer a highly effective method for deep cleaning firearm components, especially for high-carbon items like suppressors and machine guns. While requiring full disassembly and re-lubrication, they save significant time for high-volume shooters. Proper solution selection, like aircraft-grade Simple Green, is crucial to avoid damaging finishes, and traditional solvents should be avoided.

This video details the severe rust and fouling an SKS rifle experienced after 2,200 rounds of corrosive ammo and one month of neglect. It highlights rust on the gas port, block, muzzle brake, trigger group, and bolt carrier. A chipped extractor was discovered during cleaning, emphasizing the need for regular inspection. The host demonstrates a simple hot water and Simple Green cleaning method.

This video details the process of removing cosmoline from a Mosin Nagant rifle, a crucial step in sporterizing the firearm. It recommends using Simple Green and hot water for metal parts, emphasizing thorough scrubbing and drying. For the wooden stock, it advises against submersion and suggests using heat or steam to draw out cosmoline, with Bix Antique Furniture Stripper as an option for complete finish removal.

This video details the manganese phosphating (Parkerizing) process for firearm refinishing, starting with heavily rusted parts. It covers essential preparation steps like ultrasonic cleaning and sandblasting, followed by the immersion in a heated Lauer Custom Weaponry solution. The process concludes with neutralization and oil saturation for corrosion resistance, transforming pitted metal into a durable black finish.