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Post by Junior on Jan 31, 2016 17:13:33 GMT -7
This FNX I just got is the first polymer gun I've owned, and I am having a hard time getting the powder marks off the frame. What is best for cleaning this?
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tom
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Post by tom on Jan 31, 2016 17:53:21 GMT -7
I've never had a polymer frame, but I would think a drop or two of dish washing soap in some water might work.
Looking at a few forums, it seems many solvents are safe, but I wouldn't bet a $500 pistol on it. What does your owners manual suggest?
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Post by Junior on Jan 31, 2016 18:10:54 GMT -7
I never even thought of reading it...
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tom
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Post by tom on Jan 31, 2016 18:16:10 GMT -7
Directions? We don't need no steenking directions!
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Post by tom on Jan 31, 2016 18:27:43 GMT -7
From the manual:
Notice! NEvER SoAk yoUR FiREARM iN HydRoCARboNS, AMMoNiA, tRiCHloRoEtHylENE oR tEFloN-bASEd lUbRiCANtS AS tHEy CAN CAUSE dAMAgE to yoUR piStol.
Wow, that cut and paste came out weird. I'm thinking if you use most solvents,they are hydrocarbon based. It says soaking, so maybe it's ok to use something like #9 as long as it's wiped dry?
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Post by goodsteel on Jan 31, 2016 18:47:20 GMT -7
You're going to be disgusted by my recomendation, but use WD-40.
WD-40 is a superb cleaner/precleaner. Do not put it on your metal parts unless you follow it with something else. For your polymer framed gun, spray the WD-40 on a soft rag, and rub it into the gun to pull the crud out of it. Don't knock it till you try it. It's one of the few proper uses of WD-40. Hogue actually recommends using it to clean their rubber grips.
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Post by Junior on Jan 31, 2016 21:57:10 GMT -7
I will have t try it. I don't even think I have a can of wd-40 in the house.
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Post by goodsteel on Jan 31, 2016 22:02:45 GMT -7
If you ever bed a firearm, it's also quite good at cleaning the wet epoxy off the stock without damaging the finish of the stock at all.
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Post by Junior on Jan 31, 2016 23:33:31 GMT -7
I have heard that, but havnt tried it.
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Post by cobbmtmac on Feb 3, 2016 9:17:49 GMT -7
Hello guys,
This is off the subject, but sorta fits here. If you want to make a Stainless Steel type Bar-B-Q look NEW, spray lightly with WD-40 and wipe. There will be sorta a small miracle happen right before you eyes!
Keep on having FUN! MAC
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