| The fact that your gun shoots paintballs doesn't mean | | | | marker and you really want to give it some nice |
| you shouldn't clean it. Hey, you should be able to clean | | | | cleaning. |
| it with your eyes closed man! | | | | - Put a squeegee through the barrel and wash the |
| This is no laughing matter. I know you got into paintball | | | | barrel with soap and water and give it a good dry. As |
| not for the cleaning part. Probably you tried to get out | | | | long as your barrel is dry you won't encounter any |
| of the house and do something because you wanted | | | | further troubles. |
| to avoid cleaning. But a clean paintball gun means a | | | | - Thoroughly clean the inside of the marker using |
| clean mind and a professional player. | | | | whatever works for you. Let it be Q-tips or your |
| Why do you think you have jammed triggers or barrel | | | | sister's toothbrush, we don't care as long as you get to |
| breaks? Huh Sherlock? That's right! Because of bad | | | | all the hard to reach places. |
| maintenance. So if you want take your paintball game | | | | - There are O-rings all over your marker and you |
| into the next level, you'd better follow a few cleaning | | | | want them all lubed up. A few drops will do the trick. |
| procedures. They are free! | | | | - Clean the hammer with a damp towel. Make sure |
| What will you need? A manual (unless you know your | | | | that there is no dirt or grease on it. The grip frame also |
| marker by heart) you need a squeegee, some paintball | | | | tends to get dirty with dust and paint. |
| oil, paper towel, soapy water and spare parts. | | | | - Check that batteries are looking fresh and don't ooze |
| - Every paintball marker has different manuals and | | | | battery juice. |
| cleaning procedures but one thing is common to all - | | | | When your paintball gun looks spiffy and clean you |
| work on your marker without the air source attached | | | | can put it back together following the manufacturer |
| and make sure that the safety is on. | | | | guide. |
| - Cleaning your tank is just as important. If air comes | | | | Remember that there also ways that can help you |
| out of the tank's O-rings they have to be replaced. If | | | | avoid a dirty gun. Getting a gun case is one thing that |
| you want to avoid replacing your O-rings every week | | | | can keep your marker happy. Avoid getting your |
| you should lubricate them regularly. | | | | marker on the ground and keep it out of mud and rain. |
| - A marker should be inspected after each and every | | | | We know that things can get tight on the field but you |
| game and cleaned at least (!) once a month. You'll | | | | paid a lot of money for that marker and you want to |
| discover paintball residue and broken pieces in your | | | | keep it shooting as long as possible. |