Silicone Gun Cleaning Cloth 11x15
SKU:SGC001
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API Silicone Gun Cleaning Cloth (11" x 15")
Keep your firearm ready with a reusable silicone gun cleaning cloth that wipes away fingerprints and leaves a light protective film.
Use it after handling, after cleaning, and before storage in an Arms Preservation Inc. VCI Gun Storage Bag.
Key Benefits
- Helps lift fingerprints, salts, and light surface grime.
- Leaves a thin silicone film that helps reduce flash rust between range days.
- Improves storage results by starting with a cleaner, drier surface.
- Large 11" x 15" size covers slides, barrels, receivers, and magazines quickly.
When To Use a Silicone Gun Cloth
- After touching bare metal parts, especially blued steel and carbon steel.
- After field stripping and routine cleaning, once parts are dry.
- Before placing any firearm into a VCI storage bag or hard case.
- Before transport, when you want a quick wipe without a wet oil bottle.
How To Use the Cloth
- Unload the firearm and verify it is clear.
- Clean and dry the firearm as you normally would.
- Wipe external metal surfaces with light, even pressure.
- Pay extra attention to high-touch areas and sharp edges.
- Avoid lenses, electronics, and ammunition.
Why Use It Before Storing in an API VCI Gun Storage Bag
VCI technology protects metal by creating a corrosion-inhibiting microenvironment inside the bag.
A silicone cloth helps you start that microenvironment with fewer corrosive contaminants on the surface.
- Helps remove fingerprint acids that can cause spot rust during storage.
- Helps reduce moisture films that can slow VCI adsorption on the metal.
- Helps keep bag interiors cleaner during repeated use.
- Helps your firearm come out looking ready, not sticky or over-oiled.
Recommended Pairings
- API VCI Pistol Storage Bag for handguns and magazines.
- API VCI Rifle Storage Bag for ARs, bolt guns, and shotguns.
- .30 Cal VCI Ammo Can Liner for bulk ammo and gear storage.
- How VCI Firearm Storage Bags Work for the full storage method.
Care and Storage Tips
- Store the cloth in a sealed bag or container between uses.
- Do not wash the cloth, since washing removes the silicone treatment.
- Replace the cloth when it feels dry, dirty, or stops wiping smoothly.
- Keep away from open flames and high heat.
Silicone Gun Cloth FAQs
Does a silicone gun cloth replace gun oil?
No. It is best for quick wipe-downs and light surface protection.
Use dedicated lubricants where your manual calls for lubrication.
Is a silicone cloth safe on bluing, Cerakote, and stainless steel?
Yes, it is designed for common firearm finishes.
Avoid unfinished wood and test first on unknown coatings.
Can I use a silicone cloth on optics?
Do not wipe lenses with a silicone cloth.
Use a lens-safe microfiber cloth and proper lens cleaner instead.
How often should I wipe before putting a gun in a VCI bag?
Wipe after handling and before each storage cycle.
For long-term storage, wipe once, then seal the firearm in the VCI bag.