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Bongo Lewi

Bongo Lewi

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I have a larger unit that is more commercial looking than this one. But this small consumer ultrasonic cleaner works like a champ on small guns and parts. The solution is 1/3 Slip2000 cleaner and 2/3 water. Any water-based CLP works fine. The Hornady cleaner solution is pretty good too.

I tossed in my P365 and look at the grime that came out of it! The solution was crystal clear before placing the parts in the basket. I will dismantle the slide and toss that in as well. I have been doing this with my guns for years and it really cleans well. The tiniest crevices come clean, carbon, old oil, grease and other grime just flake right off. I put disassembled mags in there too.

The water is hot. When I take the parts out they get a bath in very light oil. Then I blow out the oil with compressed air, wipe everything down and reassemble. My larger unit can handle an AR lower and larger pistols. The cycle is 4 minutes. I run it twice.
 
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Bongo Lewi said:
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I have a larger unit that is more commercial looking than this one. But this small consumer ultrasonic cleaner works like a champ on small guns and parts. The solution is 1/3 Slip2000 cleaner and 2/3 water. Any water-based CLP works fine. The Hornady cleaner solution is pretty good too.

I tossed in my P365 and look at the grime that came out of it! The solution was crystal clear before placing the parts in the basket. I will dismantle the slide and toss that in as well. I have been doing this with my guns for years and it really cleans well. The tiniest crevices come clean, carbon, old oil, grease and other grime just flake right off. I put disassembled mags in there too.

The water is hot. When I take the parts out they get a bath in very light oil. Then I blow out the oil with compressed air, wipe everything down and reassemble. My larger unit can handle an AR lower and larger pistols. The cycle is 4 minutes. I run it twice.
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Where did you source the small one from? 🤔
 
Bought the consumer unit shown on Amazon.

Here's the P365 put back together. With a coat of my homemade Gunglo. It's Brylcreem for your gun :) A little dab'l do ya. It looks pretty good for a few thousand rounds and being holstered.

Putzing around with this P365 reminded me how much I liked it. I'm going to replace the striker and slide cap with the MCarbo titanium upgrade. With 3000 or so rounds thru it, the gun is due for new springs anyway, so I'll add some luxury items. Sig Sauer P365 Titanium Striker Assembly - CNC Striker Housing w/ Slide Cap - Including Proprietary Lock

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BeerHunter said:
Where did you source the small one from? 🤔
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These units are marketed under a few different names and they look identical. As the ad suggests, it's the same as the Lyman for a fraction of the cost.
Mine came from Harbor Freight when it was on sale a few years ago for $50.

www.harborfreight.com

2.5 Liter Ultrasonic Cleaner

Amazing deals on this 2.5 Liter Ultrasonic Cleaner at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
www.harborfreight.com www.harborfreight.com
 
no4mk1t said:
These units are marketed under a few different names and they look identical. As the ad suggests, it's the same as the Lyman for a fraction of the cost.
Mine came from Harbor Freight when it was on sale a few years ago for $50.

www.harborfreight.com

2.5 Liter Ultrasonic Cleaner

Amazing deals on this 2.5 Liter Ultrasonic Cleaner at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
www.harborfreight.com www.harborfreight.com
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I've noticed that as well. I think I paid 70 for mine. It's worked fine but it is small. I bought the larger unit from Grainger .5 gallon with heat and timer. All stainless. More powerful, so it cleans larger items faster. I also used it to clean antique motorcycle carburetors. Huge timesaver.
 
Mooner said:
As expensive as some cleaner agents, (ie Simple Green Aluminum safe) here is pro tip how to save $$$ on cleaning agent.


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I go back and forth. The cheap stuff does work. I like to use a gun cleaner solution on the more expensive guns. It has some corrosion protection additives. Alkaline cleaners like Simple Green are particularly good on grease and oil. Acidic cleaners seem to work better on carbon.
 
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