Please explain how a nitride finish can be damaged with use of Simple Green ( PURPLE, aluminum safe ) and Distilled water at a temperature of 140* for a 15 minute cleaning cycle. NHC recommends limited use.... I am aware the nitride finish process temperature reaches 1000 degrees.... Why or how...

When cleaning magazines which may or may not be necessary I am planning on dumping all 30 still assembled in a sonic cleaner. I will dry them with compressed air at my garage. My questions: 1. Do they need some lubing or Balistol type protection? 2. Can I do that with a lube product in the...