How to Clean an Airsoft Gun

Do you have an airsoft gun that needs a good cleaning? Airsoft guns get dirty pretty quickly, especially if you take yours outside and use it in shoots. Getting a gun caked in dirt and debris can quickly degrade its performance, so it's important to keep it clean and in top shape. But don't worry - cleaning your airsoft gun is a job that shouldn't take too long if you follow the steps outlined in this article.

Preparations

Before you get started, there are a few key items you should have on hand for this project:

• A soft cloth or paper towels
• Compressed air
• Q-tips
• Gun oil
• Gun cleaning solvent

You should also make sure to find a well-ventilated area to work. The fumes from the gun cleaning solvent can be overwhelming.

Disassembling the Gun

The first step in cleaning an airsoft gun is to disassemble it. This means taking out all the plugs, screws, and bolts and removing the gun body and gearbox. Depending on the type of gun you have, the disassembly process may look slightly different, but the basic steps will be the same.

Removing the Gearbox

Start by removing the gearbox from the gun body - be careful not to lose any of the small parts. Once you've got the gearbox out, put it on a soft cloth or paper towels so that you can clean it more easily.

Disassembling the Gearbox

Once you've got the gearbox out, you'll need to disassemble it as well. This is a simpler process, since the gearbox only has a few main components. First, remove the screws at the bottom that hold the gearbox together, then take out the internals, such as the piston, cylinder, and spring. Set these aside until it's time to put the gun back together.

Cleaning the Gun

Now that you've got the gun disassembled, you're ready to start cleaning.

Cleaning the Exterior

Start with the exterior of the gun. Using a soft cloth and some gun cleaning solvent, wipe down the body of the gun to remove any dirt and grime. If you're having trouble getting into tight spots, try using a Q-tip. Once you're done, take a compressed air can and blow the gun down to get rid of any remaining dirt.

Cleaning the Gearbox

Once you've done the exterior, move on to the gearbox. Start by using a Q-tip and some gun cleaning solvent to clean off the internals, such as the piston and cylinder. Once you've gone over the internals with the cleaning solvent, use a dry Q-tip to absorb any remaining residue. Once that's done, put the gearbox back together and wipe it down with a cloth dampened with gun oil. This will help ensure that the internals move smoothly and won't get stuck.

Reassembling the Gun

Now that you've got the gun and gearbox cleaned, it's time to put it back together. First, put the gearbox back into the gun body and make sure all the screws are tight. Once you've done that, put the plugs, bolts, and screws back in and make sure that everything is securely in place.

Brief Recap

That's all there is to it! Cleaning an airsoft gun isn't a daunting process, but it's an important one to keep your gun in top shape. Make sure you have the right items on hand before you start, then disassemble the gun and gearbox and clean them by wiping down the exteriors and using a cleaning solvent for the internals. Once everything is cleaned, reassemble the gun and you're good to go!