Cleaning Muck off AEG

hoplite · 2009-05-12 17:34:35

Whilst I don't mind a bit of muck on my AEGs and pistols I have effectively gone bog snorkeling with one or two items recently. Now I'm also a lazy git which is why after two years airsofting I am only now considering cleaning the mank off some of my AEGS. Two concerns, corrosion and accidentally removing paint. Anyone got…

12-05-2009 06:34PM

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hoplite

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Whilst I don't mind a bit of muck on my AEGs and pistols I have effectively gone bog snorkeling with one or two items recently.

Now I'm also a lazy git which is why after two years airsofting I am only now considering cleaning the mank off some of my AEGS.

Two concerns, corrosion and accidentally removing paint.

Anyone got a tried and tested method of cleaning the bodywork?

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#2 12-05-2009 08:14PM

kdouglas

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Silicone oil actually works pretty well once you've got the bulk off

Will leave a slightly gloss finish though

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#3 12-05-2009 08:22PM

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Baby wipes do the job

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#4 12-05-2009 08:32PM

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a good wipe with a damp cloth and then a wiping down with a clean cloth with WD40 is the best way. WD40 is great for driving water out of the tight areas and it'll also clean off surface rust.

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