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WD40 Gun Cleaning

Firearm experts, sportsmen, gun dealers and other professionals know the importance of properly maintaining firearms. Frequently cleaning a gun prevents rusting, pitting and deterioration, allowing the gun to perform smoothly and safely. Lubrication products, such as WD-40, are effective at breaking down powder residues and build-up that collects on guns. According to the WD-40 Co., professionals in the gun industry have used WD-40 for decades as the lubricant is useful for cleaning, lubricating and preventing rust on the interiors and exteriors of guns.

Things You'll Need

Owner's manual
Microfiber cloth
Gun-cleaning rod

Instructions

- 1
  Unload all bullets in the gun, according to the directions in the owner's manual. It is never safe to clean a gun containing bullets.
- 2
  Disassemble the gun according to the manufacturer's recommendations in the owner's manual. Do not disassemble the gun beyond the manufacturer's recommendations, as you could damage the gun.
- 3
  Spray a small amount of WD-40 onto a microfiber cloth.
- 4
  Begin cleaning the breech end of the gun, which is the end of the gun's barrel where cartridges are inserted. Properly cleaning the gun prevents pushing debris into the action. Wipe the saturated cloth over the gun's barrel.
- 5
  Spray three drops of WD-40 onto a gun-cleaning rod. Insert the cleaning rod into the gun's barrel.
- 6
  Pull the cleaning rod out of the gun's barrel. Spray a small amount of WD-40 onto the bolt, firing pin and trigger mechanism.
- 7
  Reassemble the gun, according to the manufacturer's recommendations in the owner's manual. Spray a couple drops of WD-40 onto the microfiber cloth.
- 8
  Wipe all exposed metal parts of the gun with the cloth for protection against rust. Store the gun in a safe area with low humidity.

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