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What's the best way to clean S&W 926 cuffs

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BDH11 12 Jun 2011

Have a set of S&W airweight handcuffs that have never been used. But, they have handling marks/smudges etc. I don't want to use anything abrasive, any specific type of cleaner to use? Windex, other spray cleaners...or does it even matter?
Thanks,
Bruce

grenchat 12 Jun 2011

I like to give my Airweights a good douching with the WD-40 cleaner/lubricant.

Anonymous 12 Jun 2011

Second on the WD40.

The last used cuff I purchased had 40+ years of scum buildup inside and out. Not even the chain swivels spun freely.

I poured a bottle of 99% iso alcohol into a tray, making sure the cuffs were fully immersed. Swish the tray slowly back and forth so that the alcohol alternately fully immerses the cuff and then completely drains from the cuff. Doing this, I could see the old scum and oil getting stripped away and out of the cuff.

Then spray the inside and out with WD40, wipe down with a soft cloth, and presto... Cuffs that function better than new.

Fred G Sanford 12 Jun 2011

Salt diluted in water works wonders. Salt neutralizes the oxidation process and leaves behind a wonderful shine. Rock salt works best you big Dummy.

Fred G. Sanford. 12 Jun 2011

My above response was for Jason... NOT Bruce!!!

Bruce... Autosol is best metal polish in Watts. It works for hubcaps, old lamps and brass bed frames... It will work with any aluminum, copper,stainless, or nickle plating too.
Ive polished up some junk with astonishing results. The only thing it didnt make beautiful was Aunt Ester.

Shady Grady 12 Jun 2011

Jason... Next time you douche with your handcuffs. Try ripple.

Edgeplay_Cgo 12 Jun 2011

I'm not a great fan of WD-40 for that application, even though I buy it by the gallon for the shop. But sometimes, it gets gummy. I prefer gun cleaning products and gun oil. Rem Oil is available in 1 oz bottles for about a buck, and will last until you lose the bottle.

Bubba Bexley 12 Jun 2011

Gun oil is always the best!

grenchat 12 Jun 2011

Corrosive salt-water is about the worst thing that can happen to a pair of handcuffs. Perhaps this is the reason that Mr. Sanford has a yard full of unsold '70s junk in every episode. Mind as well just toss it in the bathtub with your ole pal, Bubba. You can share a bar of soap while you're at it.

WD-40 was designed as a cleaning spray by the US military, and is better suited for such in my opinion. It will, however, magnetically attract dust, pocket lint and the likes which can gum up the workings. Once the cuffs are clean, a high quality synthetic oil is great for rust protection and lubrication.

Jason

Fred G. Sanford 12 Jun 2011

#10

"Corrosive salt-water is about the worst thing that can happen to a pair of handcuffs."

In the Ghetto... we call this sarcasm.

Rollo Lawson 13 Jun 2011

#11

Anon456 13 Jun 2011

#12

Don't use alcohol as unless it is denatured, rubbing alcohol is not as effective and alcohol has an affinity for water which can be absorbed from the air and left behind since the alcohol will evaporate first. Mineral spirits is more effective at dissolving oils, etc. and doesn't attract moisture.

Fred G. Sanford 15 Jun 2011

#13

The best alcohol to use on handcuffs is colt 45.

Fred G. Sanford 15 Jun 2011

#14

And the G stands for GOTCHA

Adam 16 Jun 2011

#15

Anytime i get a new (old) pair of cuffs they get cleaned right away whether they need it or not. I start by spraying them out with an awesome cleaner/degreaser called SDS. It works great with a powerful spray that cleans everything out. Then i oil them up with some Rem oil. Works great every time, and the cuffs always work like new.

Adam 16 Jun 2011

#16

Also forgot to mention the sds dries faster than rubbing alcohol and doesn't leave any residue, just a nice clean surface.

steven pimentel 05 Mar 2012

#17

i have some fury handcuffs and i was wondering how do i clean them??

Anonymous 05 Mar 2012

#18

Remove the fur and wash it separately.