My Correct Opinion - How To Clean An AR-15

[@OvertonWindex]

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[@thunder_mountain_muleys]

What Geissele are you runnnnnnn ? Their bolt hold/release ping pong paddle is a nice touch. 💥💯🇺🇲

[@yurisich]

All in all, a decent sales pitch.

[@MattJMT]

Just received my decal!

[@Quinton_V]

This reminds me of a dad being very calm and patient when teaching his kid something new. I’m new to owning a AR15, so much appreciated. My brain is now a little less smooth.

[@matthiasthulman4058]

This borderline soft core Cinemax music with the cheeky commentary was surprisingly relaxing. Unintentional ASMR.

[@Mike88Actual]

Aww yeah bring that metal SkinaMax slow porn jam on…

[@Vilkas2013]

What we don't see off camera is Ron Jeremy rubbing his shoulders

[@snicklefritzd3612]

I got the same vibe with shades of Bob Ross....lol

[@MambaMentalady]

It’s very intentional

[@EM1473]

After 17 years of attending many armorer courses (Sig, Glock, S&W, Colt etc…) every instructor has told the class to not use WD40 or brake parts cleaner and if it doesn’t say it’s for firearms use, don’t use it. I’ve been shooting and cleaning guns for 34 years, and I still use WD40 and brake parts cleaner! You post great content, thank you for sharing!

[@OvertonWindex]

The fuck is wrong with that instructors brain

[@ML81186]

It is a good idea to get Non Chlorinated break cleaner though. Less likely to damage or discolor pylomers if you get some on them. Handgun grips seem to be the most susceptible to be damaged to it in my experience

[@mikesmith7497]

Why does WD40 make it rust after?@@tomj9311

[@afro_snake6458]

​@@tomj9311 to top it off wd40 slowly eats most rubbers

[@daviddroescher]

​@ML81186 Good call the residual Chlorine will off gas if heated( a mag dump is enough to push the chlorine out of the pores in the metal.)

[@Hardestway]

This is a great video for people new to rifles. Theres 500 videos out there explaining how to tear down clean and reassemble. Good luck staying engaged. Awesome job!

[@BattleChemist]

Good vid! I hate the dry finish brake clean leaves on anodized aluminum, so I hit it with some light oil, but that's mostly cosmetic.

[@jayh9635]

Ah. The clean up song that all fathers know all to well! I wake up singing that damn song in my head 😮

[@Hardestway]

Future idea. A video about quality/ function check on a new rifle. So many new people buy lower priced rifles with poor QC. Go to the range and have issues. Since they are new to the platform they jump on Facebook to figure out what happened which half the time it was bad QC from the manufacturer/assembler. The other half could’ve been found with a standard function check. Sorry for rambling. Thanks for the awesome content. .

[@patrickwalsh3094]

Check out the KZbin channel, “school of the American rifle”

[@steve390gold]

Low price doesn't necessarily mean unreliable. I built an AR around a poverty pony lower i got for 20 bucks with the goal of spending the least possible. 349 total invested. The damn POS has been flawless....

[@DesertJacks]

Voice, music, flow. Super Relaxing....oooooh yeah...

[@OvertonWindex]

Mic is being a pain... Clipping constantly... But I'm gonna find a way to fix that.

[@richardbacon9684]

Unintentional ASMR for sure, but you got me with the clean up song at the very end 🤣

[@jacbojenkins]

you just taught me how to take apart my BCG.. thank you!!

[@ClavaLad]

Looks like a quick stop to my local oreillys will have everything I need

[@lycanjones2941]

Been cleaning these for years, still learned something

[@jesseholladay5862]

I use Amsoil gun cleaner and lube. Best oil for race motors will probably be the best for guns too.

[@johnswank9114]

Love that smell, sends my smooth brain on a adventurer, New YEARS bliss

[@Wick-d_Trucking]

I got bob ross vibes from this video. I dig it 😂

[@pranc236]

Happy accidents

[@undisputed1one]

Damn, that is a diligent deep clean...and i thought i went crazy when it comes to cleaning.

[@OvertonWindex]

Never met a marine? This is NOT a deep clean. Haha I didn't even clean the barrel.

[@matthiasthulman4058]

​@OvertonWindex surely that's next, right? I learned something from this one, so I'm sure I'll learn something from that.

[@undisputed1one]

@OvertonWindex I didn't even notice that. Yea it's pretty weird of you to scrape every little piece of carbon off of the back of the bolt and not clean the barrel.

[@OvertonWindex]

@undisputed1one no it's not. Cleaning is for reliability. A clean Barrel does not add to the reliability..

[@tonybologna123]

Old tooth brushes work good too 👍🏻

[@brock4629]

Me tinks carb cleaner would be the best for carbon removal. It also has that great smell

[@hunteranglin3750]

A empty brass case works really well on that hard carbon

[@bloodmutt]

Instructions unclear, I set my house on fire

[@GrumpyNCO]

With the amount of WD-40 used I wouldn't be surprised.

[@steve390gold]

As a closet pyromaniac, THANK YOU FOR THAT ENDING!!!!!!!

[@combativecontractorcsollc]

How many rounds till you clean. You answered my question ty.

[@vikinggunfighter2223]

I mix up 2 parts mineral spirits and one part mineral oil. Cheap homemade CLP

[@OvertonWindex]

That's over handling it squirrely dan.

[@jameswilliams1280]

Hell of a job, throw a little of that sexy saxophone elevator music in there next time 😂 🔥🙌🏽👏

[@yankeehunter3466]

I got my first carry gun in april '23 wiped it down every other day lol now its linty as fuck and i only give it a quick dry brush and barrel snake, CLP all the spots Glock recommends and call it good.

[@-Kreger-]

Would’ve thought the brake cleaner would strip the rubber molding. Guess I proved my smooth brain.

[@OvertonWindex]

Only done this about a thousand times, So probably Nope, at this point.

[@-Kreger-]

@@OvertonWindex good to know. Hope you and the family have a good New Year’s Eve.

[@alexnewell9631]

I love when people rage about me using car stuff to clean my rifle, they get sooo triggered 😂 its easy to tell who the safe queens are when they tell you to use 100 dollar cleaners like its not steel and carbon as you said

[@duke_8747]

Just wondering. Why not start with the brake cleaner to remove the carbon buildup then finish with the wd40 to keep it from having that dry look?

[@VerminCountryTV]

Wd40 can leave gunk if used heavily. Brake cleaner takes care of that. Think of it like washing dishes. Soak in the water first so the burnt crusts softens up. The dry look is cured by a light layer of gun oil

[@emilmadsen8972]

If you really wanna get carbon off I suggest using b12 chem tool. I soak engine components in it when I do a rebuild.

[@ThreeShades00]

Nice. I enjoy watching someone with common sense. Keep it up. Semper

[@BigDan7114]

Thank you for this. Hopefully next purchase is a AR. Been researching but in NY so pinned mags are my reality. ….. semi Auto Permit as well. Yes I received my “ Smooth Brain “ patch for living in Ny. Got it Saturday . Can you recommend a AR platform that is NY nonsense legal that I don’t have to upgrade and cerekote finish is preferred . Farmer so things get banged around in the truck /utv sometimes. Springfield , Daniel Defense , I’ve looked into a bit. Is there a “ budget “ line worth looking into. Appreciate the content very much. Last day of Muzzloader season tomorrow. Happy New Year to your family.

[@OvertonWindex]

S&W M&P15 Sport 2, is a completely viable self defense AR. Though if I were limited to 10 rounds, I think I would probably go with some sort of battle rifle. A full power cartridge. M1A perhaps? Something in a 308.

[@MattyIce690]

build it yourself, bcm complete mk2 lower and go from there ;D

[@OvertonWindex]

@@MattyIce690 no. Not for the first... he needs something that'll actually work.

[@msquared9605]

@@OvertonWindexman I thought you were trashing bcm at first till I caught the “build yourself” part. Yeah first ar definitely shouldn’t build yourself

[@BigDan7114]

@@OvertonWindexthank you. Really appreciate the feedback. I’ve got a Browning Bar in 308. ( adjusts Elmer Fudd cap ) My ffl has Stag .308 for $1600 Fn complete lowers for $420 Not opposed to building even being a blunt skull smooth brain feral caveman. I need to pick a hard budget number I guess. Wife passed ,kids grown I’m just collecting all genre of firearms for investment and fun. Would Love a AR pistol for a “ truck gun “ not sure that’s happening here in NY . Tangible assets for heirs vs papers.

[@doctorgears9358]

I like M-Pro 7 because there’s no scent and it doesn’t need any soaking period. With that said, if I had a better ventilated space maybe I’d try wd40

[@Giggles_114]

Ohhhhh my man I thought I was by myself today running oreillys through my shit 😂😂😂😂

[@OvertonWindex]

That's WD-40 in that little applicator I used on the trigger...

[@romualdaskuzborskis]

For you cleaning nuts here is a tip - some hard grime can be used cleaned off eith chinese eating stick or bamboo skewers. Watchmakers use those for cleaning AND polishing clockwork pins

[@ohiodragndime]

@5:12 use a empty case to scrap it off. The carbon even falls in to the case

[@MrBigcenter52]

Any particular reason for not running a bore spake or a cleaning rod with a brush/patches down the barrel?

[@workinonitsteve]

Outstanding

[@Romeo-k1500]

I lit my house on fire with this… but my gun is clean xD

[@retovonniederhausern8423]

Maybe i'm to smooth of a brain but in switterland i learned, in the Army as well as in sports shooting (SIG SG550 and 22lr sports rifle), to clean AT LEAST the barrel after every shooting. First the brush then with an extra towl with some cleaner on then regreas it. At bootcamp every day after shooting we did the complet cleaning procedure. Do you clean the barrel at all?

[@OvertonWindex]

No. Never have.

[@mm88swrt]

Brass brush for that stubborn shit! That's my go to

[@OvertonWindex]

Only reason I prefer the wood smear version, is the brass brush just seems to coat my whole life in the cleaner. Sprays it everywhere.

[@mm88swrt]

@OvertonWindex I know exactly what you mean! Mine are wood handled and I do use the wood side to get that really stuck stuff. Or whatever is closest to scrape it with lol

[@dr.professoresq.8804]

And to think we sent our boys to Korea with such high-maintenance machine guns.

[@bytheholylight4931]

the kindergarteners clean up song i used to mechanically put the cardboard oversized legos away too. . .

[@IsNoJoke]

You said you only do a deep clean after about 3000-4000 rounds. I’m relatively new to shooting and I’ve been doing light cleaning after every time I’ve shot, which is usually under a hundred rounds each time. Am I deranged?

[@OvertonWindex]

No, do what you like. It's just not necessary.

[@OvertonWindex]

But also, you are here, so yeah, you're probably deranged.

[@faberhaus746]

Does the brake cleaner corrode the polymer stock / grip at all? Ive seen it dissolve some plastics

[@unclejoker3400]

@overtonwidex what ar-15 do you compare to a glock 19

[@stayalerstayalive]

Do I already know how to clean my AR? Yes. Did I need to watch the video, then? No. Did I watch it anyways, and enjoy it? Yes.

[@Desertjoe789]

Wait. The brake parts cleaner doesn’t eat the plastic parts?

[@coreysuttles1362]

Awesome stuff brother!!!!

[@Jmn973]

The white glove standard must have something to do with keeping bored 18-year-olds occupied and out of trouble.

[@OvertonWindex]

Bingo

[@PeterLerkaram]

You don't clean the barrel? Or is that taken care of by the brake cleaner?

[@Will-eo8wd]

Bob Ross vibes with this video.

[@declineofthewest.]

Nothing I’d rather be watching on NYE 2023.

[@danielsummey4144]

You don’t do anything to the barrel? Honestly asking.

[@BenjaminBrewer25]

Excellent cleaning video

[@OvertonWindex]

Glad you liked it

[@HKGunPlay]

I though I was the only one who used wd40 on my rifles 😂😂

[@HKGunPlay]

@ it’s a joke

[@northernharvest9100]

How do you clean them? Oh just use a shit ton of oil

[@johnprock9191]

Bob ross of guns

[@andrew_the_machinist]

I prefer scotch brite, steel wool, and good Ole carb cleaner

[@-Kreger-]

Overton, any upgrades you suggest on ddm4v7. Think I spotted a raptor charging handle.

[@OvertonWindex]

I like the SSAE trigger, SOE bungee sling, Radian Raptor charging handel, Surefire m600 plus pressure pad, aimpoint t2.

[@cognitivedissonancecamp6326]

I created a gun lube based on remoil that is reformulated to smell like Northern Lights. When you pop open your gun case, you get the smell of earthy afghani. It's all the rage at the range and gun club.

[@OvertonWindex]

For real? Haha

[@mrheart4242]

It is your rifle. Do as you see fit. The "scrapers" that are advertised. May dammage your internal parts. I clean my rifle after every use. Minimum wipe it down and lube it up.

[@thepracticalrifleman]

Where do you get your music from?

[@CAVEMAN8666]

Dexter please tell me you're not Canadian.

[@PrinceOfTheCity1]

How are you Mr.Windex ?

[@ktimmer2]

Bottle brushes?

[@kylesalem-fuson8012]

As a mechanic of about 12 years, the only thing I would mention is be careful with brake cleaner and plastic. Some stuff is pretty corrosive and with ruin plastic

[@cartelautomotivo]

This^^ … was gonna suggest carb / throttle body cleaner instead, as its formulated to strip carbon residue and preserve plastics. Brake clean seems to eat everything.

[@RungunBisnus]

Also make sure that its chlorine free. Chlorine will eat aluminum.

[@OvertonWindex]

Yep, but not gun plastics. No issue. Nylon based polymer is used in firearms.

[@yusriyahbagheri8843]

​@@OvertonWindexwill this damage certain finishes a rifle would have?

[@TaylorFirearms-4x4]

Dude, do you know the difference between plastic and nylon just asking

[@daviddroescher]

Should have seen the look on that drill SGT's face when he saw the can of wd40 in my goodie bag from the px during the contraband search he finallyhad me by the balls and was lookingforwardto smokingthe dog shit out of me... the look of disappointment was priceless when he read the list of "Authorized Itims" included wd40 and Wooby. They had a heated debate about what to do next and weather or not the Authorized itoms would be allowed to be used as the only pvt to show competencein reading comprehensionit wasnt fair to the other to allow me to keep/use wd40. It was decided that the wd would be kept in the armoire with my rifle and had to be signed out during cleaning only.

[@jessesward9429]

Oil is a mechanics aloe Vera

[@jeffalley4417]

I feel like a certain black and orange logo should have showed up in the beginning

[@MrObeast44]

A pencil works wonders for stubborn carbon spots. :)

[@zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcba0]

Thought it was going to be a break down. Not a burn down. Fuck em. Its a problem for second shift lol

[@chadbuxton2063]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaand ive already learned something. WD-40. It was that simple all along?

[@camron2.012]

I wonder who sponsored this video

[@addmix]

Seeing how much WD40 you use,maybe it would be worth buying one of the gallon cans of it, rather than using expensive spray cans

[@mm88swrt]

It's easy to clean, you just don't 😂 Mas lube!

[@OvertonWindex]

Not a good plan. ARs need a light oil. anything heavy like a grease will just unnecessarily attract contaminates. (dirt, external grime)

[@mm88swrt]

@@OvertonWindex it was sarcasm, hard to show on the internet lol

[@mm88swrt]

@@Dennisrader-ff9gv I'm guessing this is your second comment? I don't see another from you. F*in youtube. I use merc in my waterfowl guns. Works awesome. Just stinks lol

[@OvertonWindex]

@@Dennisrader-ff9gv Yeah joke or not, a BUNCH of people do it.

[@Vaporfry]

Everyone has there preference for cleaners and lubes. If it works, it dont matter. personally I like all-in-one solutions 'cus thats how us crayon eaters were trained.

[@todayonthisoldshtbox9504]

Throttle body cleaner is far better than brake cleaner brake cleaner is more or a grease remover throttle body cleaner is for caked up grease and carbon a lot less scrubbing diesel fuel also works exceptionally well

[@Surviveandthrive777]

Cool video

[@chrismorris5604]

If you here because u love overton shit talk 👇

[@spiffanator]

You don't think break cleaner will take off Cerakote, will it? I know I know! Hay man I'm new to all this cut me some slack I've only owned a real firearm for 3 months now.

[@OvertonWindex]

1.) If it does, it deserves to come off. 2.) Nope.

[@yeshua1176]

Someone get this man some new gloves 😂

[@Canes-kh5bq]

Interesting

[@DanielMiranda-lu2bn]

The porn music really sets the vibe right.

[@rockethound69]

Marine Corps standard = Q-tip clean. A Q-tip can come in contact with ANY surface, crook or cranny of the rifle and it comes out white.... not the slightest difference in color other white. Completely unnecessary and only useful if you need something for your troops to do for hours on end to keep them out of trouble for at least a little while.

[@brock4629]

Did you really have a heart transplant ?

[@sennest]

Believe it or not but this was an awesome tutorial!! 😎👍👍🙏🙏

[@mncrawlerscompscale4631]

90's porn music and a good scrub ..🎉

[@brudamiranda3314]

You are dirty !😂🤣❤️

[@RabidLemurs]

You fold your socks the wrong way. My way is the superior way.

[@TheCuzMan]

Never looked at it that way. Thanks

[@MrMountain707]

This is overkill

[@RadDadisRad]

YT keeps deleting my comment Take it apart, put it in the dishwasher, put it together, blame the spawn for the dirty dishwasher.

[@mrjoshua2791]

Safty check y'all. So so so many accidents, N.D's, self deletions happen every year from cleaning time.

[@brudamiranda3314]

Oooo yah

[@wesleypipelayer7627]

Oh my god!!! You’re showing people how to disassemble a firearm? A black scary one too!?? The Karen’s are going to freak out….. here comes the blue haired KZbin censors.

[@yusriyahbagheri8843]

Break cleaner eats plastics. I hope it's doesn't eat certain finishes as well.

[@OvertonWindex]

Wrong. Brake cleaner eats some plastics. It most certainly does not eat or damaged in any way these nylon based polymers that are used in any and all firearms.

[@yusriyahbagheri8843]

@@OvertonWindex nylon is chemically resistant yes. I worry about things like o rings and plastics on accessories that could be damaged by the break clean. That solution is obvious enough though. Also depending on the formulation of the nylon based polymer it may still compromise it in some way. However more pressing for me is if you know if this will potentially damage finishes on rifles? You seem to have more experience in this than I do and I find answers on the forums conflicting.

[@OvertonWindex]

@@yusriyahbagheri8843 If the finish is damaged by that... It was a shit finish

[@LKS-1976]

Bob Ross of gun maintenance.

[@JD-fq6zl]

What did you blast off the wd40 with??

[@Alberecht]

I believe it was brake parts cleaner 10:11

[@depthcharge6215]

And this is why Inuse piston lol