+1 - same here.CLP, like i use on everything else. Wipe it down, scrub out the tough to reach spots. gun rag at the end. Polymer is too easy.
Hello, I am buying a XD45ACP and have a question about cleaning. I usually use Ed's Red (a mixture of 50% Mineral Spirits, 25% Auto Transmission Fluid, and 25% Acetone) for all my firearm cleaning. I was wondering if this solvent was acceptable for cleaning a XD. I've not seen any ill effects on my plastic grips but I don't get it on the wooden stocks of my Springfield mil-spec 1911A1. It has not affected the polymer frame of my Ruger 22/45. Is there anything in Ed's Red that I should keep away from my XD? What solvents, if any, should I avoid? From what I've read I think I'll like this XD. If it holds up as well as my Springfield 1911A1 and M1 Garand it will be in my family for a few more generations.
Thank you for your interest in Springfield Armory Products. Your cleaning solvent does not contain anything that should harm the XD. If a solvent says do not use on Polymer or plastic do not use it on your XD. I do not know of any cleaning solvents that harm the XD frames.
If you have any other questions please give me a call at 1-800-680-6866 ext 8996.
Thank you,
Jon Yacapraro
Dealer Assistance and Response Team
Springfield Inc
420 West Main St
Geneseo, IL 61254
1-800-680-6866
I scrub where I can with a brush and Hoppe's #9, then hose it down with non-chlorinated brake cleaner, followed by blowing out the residue with compressed air.
I'm not sure if the other brands are different compounds but I believe glock frames use Nylon 6. Here is a paper on what degrades nylon 6 (I think...)But, doesn't alcohol degrade polymer?