Corrosion?

[sgt244]

Hey guys...i have a FENIX ld-20

It was left with batteries that leaked in it.. and caused alot of White corrosion...in the barrel of the ld20

its kinda a smaller barrel so not way to easily accessable..

Anyway i was wondering on what the best way to go about clening it was? thanks alot!..

my e-mail is at [email protected] if u'd prefer to awnser that way!...

 

[Packhorse]

White vinegar perhaps??

50/50 (water) solution for 5- 10 minutes.

 

[precisionworks]

second on vinegar (mildly acidic), followed by a baking soda and water rinse (slightly basic) to neutralize the vinegar.

 

[mvyrmnd]

Then rinse it in isopropyl alcohol. It will dissolve the water and leave it perfectly dry.

 

[65535]

Then rinse it in isopropyl alcohol. It will dissolve the water and leave it perfectly dry.

Uhh?

 

[Packhorse]

Uhh?

The rinse with IPA will absorb the water and evaporate away leaving it dry?????

 

[will]

The alcohol absorbs water, it evaporates faster than water alone. If you live in a cold climate, think of products like 'dry gas' - they absorb water in fuel lines.

I picked up a few tube brushes years ago. These are round brushes that come in different size diameters. They are great for cleaning out the insides of any kind of cylinder.

 

[HotWire]

I've used gun cleaning brushes and patches for the same purpose.