Stingray x is lookin a little grimey

[Vapocalyptic]

Generally I keep my mechs maintenance free, most of my collection is stainless steel so I just go over the threads weekly with rubbing alcohol and wipe the contacts. The stingray x however is looking a bit grimey, the threads and the inner tube are mucked up and I'm beginning to think this is why it's not hitting as well. I do not have anything other than rubbing alcohol, and some vodka.. Though it isn't grain, just regular drinking vodka. What should I do, I was thinking about soaking it in some warm water and soap, but I'm not sure if that will bring back some life.

 

[anumber1]

The copper needs to be cleaned with something more than alcohol or soap and water.

Vinegar will work as will a bit of tarnx or brasso.

 

[santoki]

i use ketchup to clean my copper mods.

 

[isademigod]

steel wool man, it wont scratch noticeably and since the stingray x is an inner tube it doesnt matter if it does, and its just so easy

 

[nynvolt]

Another suggestion, Flitz. The stuff rocks.

 

[goodoleboy45]

I use cape cod cleaner on my mechs
You can get it at ace hardware

 

[PhatRon]

I use toothpaste on my copper parts rubbed in with an old toothbrush. I believe you do have that.... correct?

 

[JmanEspresso]

IF you want to clean out the threads, use a toothbrush and brush with the threads. soap and water is fine here.

and yes, gunked threads will affect how the mod hits.

As for copper, there is plenty of things to use. I can vouch for cape cod cloths, I bought the can for 12 bucks, its great. they are impregnated polishing clothes, all you do is wipe the mod down with cloth 1, and buff it with cloth 2. Its polishing for dummies, couldnt be easier.

For copper and brass, I also like citric acid. For pure copper stuff, a quick soak in a citric acid solution, and you'll have that sexy, matte, salmon pink copper that mod sellers dream of. If you happen to be one of those people who dont like their copper matte pink, dont worry, touch the mod for five minutes and it'll look like a penny in no time.

 

[Vapocalyptic]

Well, ketchup not only saved me a trip to the store, it also did a marvelous job. Thanks guys!

 

[milescadre]

+ for vinegar. I use it in place of isopropol alcohol when possible.

 

[Maurice Pudlo]

i use ketchup to clean my copper mods.

Just so folks don't think your trolling.

Maurice

 

[Underwhelmed]

Well, ketchup not only saved me a trip to the store, it also did a marvelous job. Thanks guys!

I was gonna echo the ketchup recommendation.

 

[twlosse]

Ketchup is vinegar...same thing.

 

[Underwhelmed]

Ketchup is vinegar...same thing.

Ketchup also has salt which is just abrasive enough to help.

 

[Maurice Pudlo]

Ketchup also has salt which is just abrasive enough to help.

... and tomato which is acidic.

Maurice

 

[Underwhelmed]

... and tomato which is acidic.

Maurice

Right.

Plus, who doesn't already have Ketchup?

 

[VapingTurtle]

I use bacon. It tastes better than straight ketchup.


Plus, who doesn't already have bacon?

 

[Underwhelmed]

I use bacon. It tastes better than straight ketchup.


Plus, who doesn't already have bacon?

Me. Pork is nasty.

Taste is subjective.

YMMV

 

[Maurice Pudlo]

I hate ketchup, unfortunately my kids love it, so yes I have a giant container of it. Yack!!!

Mayonnaise on the other hand, that's yummy.

Maurice

 

[DoubleWesternCheeseburger]

ketchup trick is good because you can use it again on your burgers, hotdogs, etc.