automatic slim

I use Blue Wonder, the scent is mild and it works great.

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mrtwice99

Several people have assumed I am using Hoppe's #9. Sorry I wasn't more clear. I am actually using Butch's Bore Shine.

Thanks for all the suggestions so far! Keep them coming.

Ram Rod

The stinky stuff of course. I love the smell, and the feel of it on my skin actually. Do all of that outside the house if at all possible....I have my 'dog house' for that.

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mrtwice99

Cleaning Only:

• M-Pro 7 Gun Cleaner
• Hoppes Elite Cleaner
• Gunslick
• G96
• Blue Wonder

Clean, Lube, Protect:

• Break free-CLP
• EEZOX
• Weaponshield
• M-Pro 7 CLP

After researching those recommendations, I realized there is one other thing that is important to me: I want it to be non-toxic.

Of the items listed above, I am leaning towards these products (all of which are non-toxic):

• M-Pro 7 Gun Cleaner
• Hoppes Elite Cleaner
• Weaponshield
• M-Pro 7 Clean, Lube, Protect

So, now I have another question. The first two products above are cleaners only and would need to be combined with some kind of oil/protectant. The bottom two are 3-in-1 solutions, but I really wonder if they can clean as well as the cleaner-only products.

So, if I ended up going with Weaponshield or M-Pro 7 CLP is that really all I would ever need to clean & maintain one of my weapons? Should I still plan to have a cleaning-only solution for my "deep cleaning" sessions? Or should I plan on using a two-stage clean-then-lube process every time I clean?

Do you think I should start another thread for the above question?

Thanks for all the posts so far!

rdoggsilva

Just give me good old Hoppes #9, grew up on that stuff.

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Agave

I use Rem-Oil to clean the tough stuff and MILITEC to lube and protect. Rem-Oil isn't bad and MILITEC has a very peculiar, but not bad, smell

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JonInNY

You can use Dawn (dishwashing soap), a bit of elbow grease and hot water. Just make sure the parts are thoroughly dry and lubed. I use a hair blower to dry the parts then Rem Oil to protect. I do this quite often, with no problems at all.

Besides, it will keep your hands soft and clean!

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artz

hoppes#9 is what I use and it doesn't stink. What it does is bring back 40 years plus of beautiful memories.

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paul45

On my glocks and other easy take down guns, I use HOT water and soap in the kitchen sink. Dry them good and lube them. The long guns and ones I can not wash, I clean in the garage / on the porch / in the basement / outside - any place that is open and I will not get yelled at.

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Hopyard

At my age I need all the great old nice memories I can find.

Hoppes #9; the cure for oldtimer's disease.