Cleaning the inside of my Grey Spirit

MrBig · 07-09-2007, 09:15 PM

I picked up a Grey Spirit a couple weeks ago. The first thing I did was tear it down and clean it. The exterior of the gun is in great shape considering it's age. The inside of the barrel though...I don't know if the original owner ever ran a squegee through it. There was old paint caked on. After some hot water and very mild soap, there still is more paint that I want stuck to the inside.

Any suggestions on cleaners that might take it off without ruinning the finish. Or, just a long hot water soak?

Also, the LAPCO grips are pretty dirty. Again, I used some hot water and mild soap, but... Any ideas there either?

Thanks,
Marc

Phantom Power · 07-09-2007, 09:38 PM

Yeah, a long hot water soak will do it in time. Unless at one point it was shooting oil based paint, in that case you'll need turpentine.

Pyrate Jim · 07-09-2007, 10:25 PM

Methanol or denatured alcohol are best, isopropyl will work almost as well.
Cuts the polyethylene glycol residue that soap and water wont touch, and can't hurt the finish.

Mr. Furious · 07-11-2007, 09:37 AM

Baby bottle brush?

Azzy · 07-12-2007, 01:05 PM

Dishwasher has been suggested in the past for all non steel parts.

Rayodder · 07-12-2007, 06:05 PM

pot of boiling water.

07-09-2007, 09:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
MrBig MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Lansing, MI	Cleaning the inside of my Grey Spirit I picked up a Grey Spirit a couple weeks ago. The first thing I did was tear it down and clean it. The exterior of the gun is in great shape considering it's age. The inside of the barrel though...I don't know if the original owner ever ran a squegee through it. There was old paint caked on. After some hot water and very mild soap, there still is more paint that I want stuck to the inside. Any suggestions on cleaners that might take it off without ruinning the finish. Or, just a long hot water soak? Also, the LAPCO grips are pretty dirty. Again, I used some hot water and mild soap, but... Any ideas there either? Thanks, Marc __________________ Over 100 Items For Sale Feedback

07-09-2007, 09:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Phantom Power Pump Gun Dealer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pender Island, BC	Yeah, a long hot water soak will do it in time. Unless at one point it was shooting oil based paint, in that case you'll need turpentine. __________________

07-09-2007, 10:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Pyrate Jim Active Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: the group W bench	Methanol or denatured alcohol are best, isopropyl will work almost as well. Cuts the polyethylene glycol residue that soap and water wont touch, and can't hurt the finish. __________________ CT co-ordinator, Paintball Marshals http://www.pbmarshals.com/ PTI #2691 ~ C1, C2, C5, C5a, C6

07-11-2007, 09:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
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07-12-2007, 01:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Azzy Mod-O-Rator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Finleyville, PA	Dishwasher has been suggested in the past for all non steel parts. __________________ Bryan "Azzy" Spiegel Riverside Renegade Paintball / C.C. S.V.S. Plankowner - LPPC#6 "It is my right to be uncommon—if I can. I seek opportunity—not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me. I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed. I refuse to barter incentive for a dole. I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence; the thrill of fulfillment to the stale calm of utopia. I will not trade freedom for beneficence nor my dignity for a handout. I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat. It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and unafraid; to think and act for myself, enjoy the benefit of my creations and to face the world boldly and say, “This I have done.” - Dean Alfange

07-12-2007, 06:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rayodder MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Richmond, British Columbia	pot of boiling water. __________________ $$$ trumps dibs every single time!!! MCB Feedback

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