Water Based Solvent

[eric.cartman]

So I cleaned my guns in ultrasonic cleaner using Slip2000 725 Gun Cleaner/Degreaser. WOW! Clean at last!

I cleaned a revolver and 1911. Detailed stripped both. Now, since the SLip2000 is water based. I soaked all the parts in mineral spirits to get rid of water.

Was that the right thing to do? Will mineral spirits get rid of water on metal/plastic parts???

If no, how can I safely relube the entire gun to prevent rusting, after a bath in water based cleaners???

Thanks!

 

[CNYCacher]

I am not an expert, but I think that once the part is dry. . . the water is gone.

Hair dryer maybe? Low heat in the oven?

 

[don]

To remove water use alcohol, dry with hair dryer, then relube.The alcohol will combine with the water much better than mineral spirits.

 

[absolut_beethoven]

Hair dryer maybe? Low heat in the oven?

Not a good idea. It's best to get rid of the water before it dries out, because if it is allowed to dry out on metal parts that are susceptible to rust, then it will rust and have water mark stains as well.

There are many types of mineral based spirits with different characteristics and purity. I use VM&P Naptha as it dries out very quickly. Most brands have excellent purity and runs about $8 to $10 per gallon from Home Depot and similar hardware stores.

Remember that it will not only displace the water, but most oils and thin greases too. Those that are not displaced will probably be broken down and their lubrication properties affected by it (if any is left after the US cleaning), so it's best to carefully oil and grease your now clean and dry gun.

 

[absolut_beethoven]

To remove water use alcohol, dry with hair dryer, then relube.The alcohol will combine with the water much better than mineral spirits.

I prefer the Naptha because it displaces the water and doesn't mix with it. If not carefully dried out after wiping with alcohol, it can still stain the metal. All alcohol has some water in it.

 

[0007]

There is a class of products called "water displacing liquids" That's what they do, displace the moisture completely. Some of them leave an anti-moisture film after picking up the moisture from the metal.

 

[bogie]

Just remember that the instant you degrease something... well.... Hey, hey, my my...

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