Question - Break Free Powder Blast

dapaq2 · Jun 21, 2016

Hello Group,

Has anyone tried this gun cleaner spray called BREAK FREE POWDER BLAST (Very similar to automotive brake parts cleaner spray) on their Polymer gun? So far I have only used it once on my M&P Shield. I sprayed the inside and outside of the slide (equipped with Tritium Night sights) and also very conservatively on the inside top of the frame trying to avoid getting any on the outside of the grip or trigger areas. I did not see any visible signs of damage 'melting or de-forming' of the plastic parts but am kinda scared to go crazy spraying this stuff all over my gun. I understand that this stuff "CAN" damage plastic but I have not experienced any so far. I am curious if anyone uses this stuff on their Polymer gun on a regular basis without any damage issues. I am curious to know how toxic/dangerous this stuff is to Polymer.

Thank you,
Doug

MichiganScott · Jun 22, 2016

It say not to apply to polymer or plastic guns in the boxed warning. I have the nasty tendency to believe manufacturers warnings.

dapaq2 · Jun 22, 2016

I am very well aware of what the text states in the box and I believe I have pointed that out in my original post. I still would like to hear from anyone who has used this stuff on Polymer and what their experience has been.

Thank you,
Doug

Bayoutalker · Jun 22, 2016

That's the reason I haven't bought any either. I don't want to be the guinea pig. I bought some other stuff (don't remember the name) and it has the same kind of warning so I haven't tried it yet. Surely someone makes a cleaner that absolutely won't hurt polymer.

Cliff

arjay · Jun 22, 2016

It will remove dura coat that isn't fully cured...

MichiganScott · Jun 22, 2016

My experience with plastics, polymers, and solvents has been that some solvents and polymers are compatible and some aren't. You might get away with using Powder Blast on your M&P and have it dissolve your Glock.

That's the reason I tend to heed boxed warnings. Boxed warnings are considered more important in any industry than the usual, i.e., flammable, keep out of eyes, do not take internally.

Let us know how it works.

WGSNewnan19 · Jun 22, 2016

thats why they also make a product that says "polymer safe".
would be a real shame to ruin a gun because you wont follow the instructions.

iPac · Jun 22, 2016

I use it for steel revolvers and nothing else.

The one mat I was using to clean one of my revolvers suffered significant bubbling and reaction from it. Not good for plastics.

There probably isn't any opinions on using it for polymer because everyone heeds the warning label.

martybee · Jun 22, 2016

anyone else with the same contentious feeling I have about this Post

mb

Bayoutalker · Jun 22, 2016

iPac said:
I use it for steel revolvers and nothing else.

The one mat I was using to clean one of my revolvers suffered significant bubbling and reaction from it. Not good for plastics.

There probably isn't any opinions on using it for polymer because everyone heeds the warning label.

So what does everyone use on polymer guns? That had been my question for a while and I haven't gotten a straight answer. People say "I use such & such with no problem even though it says on the label......". Surely with all of the polymer guns out there it would seem a good cleaner would be easy to find.

Cliff

Neely52 · Jun 22, 2016

I don't often clean my plastic handguns, put when I do I use M-Pro 7 cleaner and a toothbrush .

Magload · Jun 22, 2016

Look on Brownell's or Midway under cleaning supplies there is good descriptions on each product. Don't trust your gun to something that someone says on a forum. You probably will get good answers but there is also a chance of getting a bad answer. Will you know the difference.

Bayoutalker · Jun 22, 2016

Magload said:
Look on Brownell's or Midway under cleaning supplies there is good descriptions on each product. Don't trust your gun to something that someone says on a forum. You probably will get good answers but there is also a chance of getting a bad answer. Will you know the difference.

I agree. If I made a product that was safe for cleaning polymer guns I believe it would be prominently plastered on the label though. I've looked at quite a few products and they all seem to have a warning of some kind.

Cliff

dapaq2 · Jun 22, 2016

WGSNewnan19 said:
thats why they also make a product that says "polymer safe".
would be a real shame to ruin a gun because you wont follow the instructions.

Ok, so what is the name of the product that you know about that will not harm Polymer?

Disobeying instructions, don't go there. I told the guy in the gun store what make and model gun I had and what I was wanting to accomplish, he suggested I purchase this Break Free Powder Blast, so I did on his suggestion. After reading the label after I got home, I sure as hell wasn't driving 60 miles just to return and get a refund of $12. So I decided to try it in a small area to see what effect it had, if any. As previously stated I observed no negative effects on my Polymer gun. Now my original post I am asking for others experience with using this spray on their Polymer guns, from those who have used it.

Thank you for all who have replied and added their information to the discussion. I feel I have my answer and what direction I want to go from here. Does anyone know who makes a product like Break Free Powder Blast that is Polymer Safe?

Doug

WGSNewnan19 · Jun 22, 2016

Gunscrubber for one.

I just use hot soapy water and brushes to clean my frames. Plain ol dish detergent.rinse in clean water and then blow dry with compressed air and apply the necessary lubrication.
even simple green works wonders.

WGSNewnan19 · Jun 22, 2016

of course ive been known to throw mine in the dishwasher from time to time so what do i know.

Bayoutalker · Jun 22, 2016

WGSNewnan19 said:
of course ive been known to throw mine in the dishwasher from time to time so what do i know.

If it works, why not!

Cliff

Magload · Jun 22, 2016

I never read the label and been using Break Free Power Blast it hasn't ate any of my M&Ps yet but is says to wipe off right away and I do. That said I will only be cleaning the metal parts that have no plastic any where near them. Now I have Break Free CLP and the only warning is not to swallow it and that is not a part of my normal cleaning routine anyway. The Power Blast did soften the finish on a rifle stock but I don't have a idea what I finished it with back in the 60s. I built the stock back then.

justa22 · Jun 22, 2016

Wash em in CLP, blow off with air hose, wipe down the outside, they are clean,lubed, ready to go.

curlysir · Jun 22, 2016

I have used it on the inside of a Glock and M&P Frame and it didn't dissolve the frames. One thing I do know is that Break Free Power Blast will ruin the Tru Glo TFO sights. I ruined 2 sets before I learned my lesson. Damage did not show up immediately is the reason I ruined 2 sets.

I use the product on metal parts all the time and it is a very good product.

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