Scorpion parts in Ultrasonic Cleaner

[Phyffe]

Hi guys,

I wanted to ask those who use an Ultrasonic Cleaner on their Scorpions -

1) What fluid do you use? I've seen most videos talk about a) Simple Green+H20 b) Alcohol c) Lucas Ultrasonic Bore Cleaner

2) Do you use it on your entire trigger assembly (along with the plastic parts?)

TIA!

[Destructo6]

Crest 235 Ultrasonic cleaning solution in a heated ultrasonic cleaner.

Plastic parts shouldn't be a problem, so long as the fluid isn't overly hot. It will, however, likely remove any paint markings.

Soft metals, like brass, aluminum, and copper might be pitted by the ultrasonic action.

I wouldn't just dump the entire trigger assembly, with plastic, into the sonic cleaner, simply because getting the water between the metal and plastic out afterwards would be difficult.

[Phyffe]

Thanks, Destructo.

I imagine dunking  the whole bolt would be ok.

I was planning on using compressed air to quickly blow the trigger pack dry but I do get your point.

Is there an easy guide to breaking down the trigger pack anywhere? Never mind, saw the sticky.

Problem is I am faint of heart and don’t trust myself to follow instructions. I may just bring it to a gunsmith every couple of thousand rounds to give it a pro cleaning

[alp3367]

Thanks, Destructo.

I imagine dunking  the whole bolt would be ok.

I was planning on using compressed air to quickly blow the trigger pack dry but I do get your point.

Is there an easy guide to breaking down the trigger pack anywhere? Never mind, saw the sticky.

Problem is I am faint of heart and don’t trust myself to follow instructions. I may just bring it to a gunsmith every couple of thousand rounds to give it a pro cleaning

 While you can certainly do that if you'd like I can assure you there is no need. I've worked with A1 models (the select fire) with 10s of thousands of rounds through them, blowing them out with G96 from time to time is plenty.

[Phyffe]

Thanks, Destructo.

I imagine dunking  the whole bolt would be ok.

I was planning on using compressed air to quickly blow the trigger pack dry but I do get your point.

Is there an easy guide to breaking down the trigger pack anywhere? Never mind, saw the sticky.

Problem is I am faint of heart and don’t trust myself to follow instructions. I may just bring it to a gunsmith every couple of thousand rounds to give it a pro cleaning

 While you can certainly do that if you'd like I can assure you there is no need. I've worked with A1 models (the select fire) with 10s of thousands of rounds through them, blowing them out with G96 from time to time is plenty.

Hi. What’s G96?

[alp3367]

Thanks, Destructo.

I imagine dunking  the whole bolt would be ok.

I was planning on using compressed air to quickly blow the trigger pack dry but I do get your point.

Is there an easy guide to breaking down the trigger pack anywhere? Never mind, saw the sticky.

Problem is I am faint of heart and don’t trust myself to follow instructions. I may just bring it to a gunsmith every couple of thousand rounds to give it a pro cleaning

 While you can certainly do that if you'd like I can assure you there is no need. I've worked with A1 models (the select fire) with 10s of thousands of rounds through them, blowing them out with G96 from time to time is plenty.

Hi. What’s G96?

 One of the CLP type cleaners in an aerosol can. Could use CLP or any similar thing.

[Phyffe]

Thanks, Destructo.

I imagine dunking  the whole bolt would be ok.

I was planning on using compressed air to quickly blow the trigger pack dry but I do get your point.

Is there an easy guide to breaking down the trigger pack anywhere? Never mind, saw the sticky.

Problem is I am faint of heart and don’t trust myself to follow instructions. I may just bring it to a gunsmith every couple of thousand rounds to give it a pro cleaning

 While you can certainly do that if you'd like I can assure you there is no need. I've worked with A1 models (the select fire) with 10s of thousands of rounds through them, blowing them out with G96 from time to time is plenty.

Hi. What’s G96?

 One of the CLP type cleaners in an aerosol can. Could use CLP or any similar thing.

Much obliged!

[ShakyDog]

When I worked at a gun store, they had an ultra sonic cleaner and I dropped my Glock 17 upper in the tank and turned it on and forgot about it over-night. It was a water based cleaner. When I took it out it was and odd light color. I was worried I had jacked it up, but after lots of oil it looked fine. So be careful with water based cleaners and be sure to hit the metal with oil after.

Steve

[Destructo6]

o be careful with water based cleaners and be sure to hit the metal with oil after.

Ultrasonic cleaners need an aqueous solution to form and implode bubbles.

They shouldn't be looked at as a short cut or "dunkit" kind of thing. It should be considered a step in the complete tear down of the weapon. Carbon deposits can sometimes flow into crevices that you can't access without taking it down to parts and that's really the only way to ensure that all of the water-based solution is off the metal.