External cleaning of AEG

deerhunting101 · May 24th, 2011, 15:12

I'm not a newbie when I comes to firearms and there proper maintenance but new to airsoft. I've heard you need to use only a silicone based oil for the bore, but are there any restrictions on the external parts of the gun. I use an oil called break free on all my firearms and it works fantastic on metal parts. Will this cause damage to the gun? I have an Armalite M4. Any information would be much appreciated.

Styrak · May 24th, 2011, 17:01

Generally you shouldn't need to clean them externally. If there's dirt you want to clean off, just use a damp cloth.

George Burdell · May 24th, 2011, 19:09

The problem with some lubricants is that they damage rubber and plastic, so silicone oil is recommended because it causes no damage to rubber or plastic.

deerhunting101 · May 30th, 2011, 16:21

3-IN-ONE® Professional Silicone Lubricant Spray
Quick-drying no-mess high-performance lubrication and corrosion protection

3-IN-ONE Professional Silicone Spray Lubricant provides high-performance lubrication and corrosion protection, in a quick-drying no-mess formula. The silicone lubricant is safe for use on metal, rubber, vinyl, wood, and much more.

Lubricates: Doors, locks, hinges, belts, windows, latches, zippers, switches, fishing equipment, tools, chains, belts, sports equipment, lawn equipment, valves, linkages, pulleys, fans and more.

Protects: Electrical parts such as distributors, ignition wires and sparkplugs. It can also be used to protect guns, boots, tools, pool and marine equipment

Dart · May 30th, 2011, 16:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by deerhunting101

3-IN-ONE® Professional Silicone Lubricant Spray
Quick-drying no-mess high-performance lubrication and corrosion protection

3-IN-ONE Professional Silicone Spray Lubricant provides high-performance lubrication and corrosion protection, in a quick-drying no-mess formula. The silicone lubricant is safe for use on metal, rubber, vinyl, wood, and much more.

Lubricates: Doors, locks, hinges, belts, windows, latches, zippers, switches, fishing equipment, tools, chains, belts, sports equipment, lawn equipment, valves, linkages, pulleys, fans and more.

Protects: Electrical parts such as distributors, ignition wires and sparkplugs. It can also be used to protect guns, boots, tools, pool and marine equipment

What is the propellant in it? Petro... something or other can eat plastics as well.

George Burdell · May 30th, 2011, 18:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dart

What is the propellant in it? Petro... something or other can eat plastics as well.

I have a can of that; it says it contains petroleum distillates.

Slow · May 30th, 2011, 19:04

Rule of thumb: If its in a can, you don't want to use it.

mr_nuts31 · May 30th, 2011, 20:03

basically find silicone lube that is safe for rubber but not in an aeroso can. I know airsoft innovations have some for sale you can use, hell, I used silicone lube from a sexshop a few time and it works just fine

Slow · May 30th, 2011, 20:31

Since your in Toronto find your local RC shop and buy shock oil(100% silicon oil) from them.

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May 24th, 2011, 15:12	#1
deerhunting101 Trader rating Join Date: May 2011 Location: Thunder Bay	External cleaning of AEG I'm not a newbie when I comes to firearms and there proper maintenance but new to airsoft. I've heard you need to use only a silicone based oil for the bore, but are there any restrictions on the external parts of the gun. I use an oil called break free on all my firearms and it works fantastic on metal parts. Will this cause damage to the gun? I have an Armalite M4. Any information would be much appreciated. __________________

May 24th, 2011, 17:01	#2
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Generally you shouldn't need to clean them externally. If there's dirt you want to clean off, just use a damp cloth. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

May 30th, 2011, 16:21	#4
deerhunting101 Trader rating Join Date: May 2011 Location: Thunder Bay	How about this stuff from can tireÉ 3-IN-ONE® Professional Silicone Lubricant Spray Quick-drying no-mess high-performance lubrication and corrosion protection 3-IN-ONE Professional Silicone Spray Lubricant provides high-performance lubrication and corrosion protection, in a quick-drying no-mess formula. The silicone lubricant is safe for use on metal, rubber, vinyl, wood, and much more. Lubricates: Doors, locks, hinges, belts, windows, latches, zippers, switches, fishing equipment, tools, chains, belts, sports equipment, lawn equipment, valves, linkages, pulleys, fans and more. Protects: Electrical parts such as distributors, ignition wires and sparkplugs. It can also be used to protect guns, boots, tools, pool and marine equipment __________________

May 24th, 2011, 19:09	#3
George Burdell Trader rating Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toronto	The problem with some lubricants is that they damage rubber and plastic, so silicone oil is recommended because it causes no damage to rubber or plastic.

May 30th, 2011, 19:04	#7
Slow Loves Furries Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manitoba	Rule of thumb: If its in a can, you don't want to use it. __________________ If ASC were real life, there would be no Chuck Norris, only CDN_Stalker MANITOBA IVAN

May 30th, 2011, 20:03	#8
mr_nuts31 Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Petawawa, ON	basically find silicone lube that is safe for rubber but not in an aeroso can. I know airsoft innovations have some for sale you can use, hell, I used silicone lube from a sexshop a few time and it works just fine

May 30th, 2011, 20:31	#9
Slow Loves Furries Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manitoba	Since your in Toronto find your local RC shop and buy shock oil(100% silicon oil) from them. __________________ If ASC were real life, there would be no Chuck Norris, only CDN_Stalker MANITOBA IVAN

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