Cleaning Body of Weapon Light?

SJMarty · Nov 6, 2018

I have a TLR-2 mounted on my 19.5. I took it to the range yesterday to zero the laser. I purchased some of these to keep the lens clean for which they did an excellent job. However, I ended up with power residue on the body of the light itself. I've tried a little Hoppe's No. 9, some CLP, and even some 91% isopropyl alcohol without much success.

I'm interested if anyone has found a good cleaning solution to remove this stuff.

The2aGuy · Nov 6, 2018

Can use an eraser but is a losing battle, it’s just carbon and every time it’s used you’ll be doing it over again

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kjphilippona · Nov 6, 2018

You could try Birchwood Casey Gun Scrubber Synthetic Safe Cleaner Aerosol !

LongRange50 · Nov 6, 2018

I switched from off-the-shelf fouling solvents to home brew Ed’s Red. Seems to work well for all powder residue.

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xTerpx · Nov 6, 2018

A little after the fact, but a light film of chapstick on the lens/housing makes clean-up a breeze for me.

Lawdog3 · Nov 7, 2018

Plain old baby wipes work great too.

ctxcummins · Nov 7, 2018

Chapstick and non-chlorinated brake cleaner.

nitesit(+ an e) · Nov 7, 2018

Ed's Red to clean, then two turns of blue 3M painters masking tape around the barrel.

Me and my duty pistols? I don't mind if I blast some of the finish off the TLR. They look much better that way.

CAcop · Nov 8, 2018

I remember reading about someone who would use Vaseline on the lens of the light when shooting . Wipe it off and it is clean. Why not do it for the body?

Of course the weapon is going to get worn from most holsters if you practice enough and slides wear on frames and barrels so keeping the light pristine may be pointless.

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