Cleaning with Simple Green?

[KentF]

In reviewing my AGI DVDs for the Browning Hi-Power and HK USP pistols I noticed that the gunsmith, Robert Dunlap, uses Simple Green to clean the firearms. I've been looking for a less toxic "solvent" and I'm wondering if anyone here uses Simple Green.

[JDM]

Simple green and hot water on the frame. Mpro 7 on the upper.

Automatic transmission fluid and TW25 to make it slippery.

(the above applies to plastic guns obviously.)

[John Ralston]

Keep it away from Aluminum...not good

[SecondsCount]

MPro7 is the non-toxic cleaner that I use. Simple Green will attack certain plastics if you are not careful.

[JM Campbell]

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...s/09-00809.php

I have used this for another hobby for some time that involves a lot of alum/alloys and have never had any issues. It also Meets Boeing D6-17487 Revision P

Link to Boeing spec and test of another product to show what they test for...
( http://www.ecolink.com/sectors/suppo...SMI_boeing.pdf )

Simple Green product info http://www.simplegreen.com/solutions...query=aluminum

[Kyle Reese]

I used to use Simple Green when cleaning up Russian Capture K98's back in the day, or the odd Yugo SKS. Works great in conjunction with scalding hot water to remove cosmoline.

For cleaning handguns, I, like others, use M-Pro 7 as a non toxic cleaner and lube with Enos Slide Glide Lite.

[JM Campbell]

I've been using Enos Slide Glide with great results also, stays where I put it and wipes/cleans off with no problems. Going to pick up some Militec1 to see how it is and continue with which ever one I like best.

[JV_]

stays where I put it

That's exactly why I moved to it. I use the lite version, it's been going well so far.

[Kyle Reese]

Thanks for turning me onto that stuff.

That's exactly why I moved to it. I use the lite version, it's been going well so far.

[KentF]

Thanks for the comments. I'll check out the M-Pro 7 and the Enos Slide Glide.