cybrosh Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Just cleaned one of my compensators. Took me forever to get rid of years of foul lead and copper "deposits"! My main choice of weapon? the arredondo comp cleaning tool and a dentist cleaning tool along with some solvents. What's your weapon? Screwdrivers? Dremel with bits? solvents? Blasting? Beads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 I shoot only JHP's - don't have to "take forever to get rid of years of fouling". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Hi-Power Jack said: I shoot only JHP's - don't have to "take forever to get rid of years of fouling". This^^^^. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banacek Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Haven't cleaned mine in awhile and just used small brush and picks. How do you like the comp cleaning tool? Mixed reviews on Dawson webpage.Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybrosh Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 I find the arredondo too aggressive. Don't get me wrong, it gets the job done well, but can scratch easily and remove extra material when not needed. Picking is better, but tedious and slow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBamBoo Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 JHP’s and clean often. I.e....don’t let fouling build up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echotango Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Bead blaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Fill it with Kroil, let it sit overnight, shake it out. Shoot 10 jhp loads and all the "stuff" blows out. Clean optic wipe face off, good to go! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36873687 Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 5 hours ago, echotango said: Bead blaster. This ^^^^^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treeclmbr Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 What is Kroil you speak of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBamBoo Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 21 minutes ago, Treeclmbr said: What is Kroil you speak of? http://www.kanolabs.com/google/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5cjktK7B4AIVGx6tBh2fygR5EAAYASAAEgIJafD_BwE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_Seehawer Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 A Dremel engraving tool with a longer .125” diameter nail or scribe tip. It jackhammers out all of your crud in record time. Best thing ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, jcc7x7 said: Fill it with Kroil, let it sit overnight, shake it out. Shoot 10 jhp loads and all the "stuff" blows out. Clean optic wipe face off, good to go! Lol 3 hours ago, Treeclmbr said: What is Kroil you speak of? 2 hours ago, BigBamBoo said: http://www.kanolabs.com/google/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5cjktK7B4AIVGx6tBh2fygR5EAAYASAAEgIJafD_BwE This method has worked for me for several years. Last 3yrs. I've shot 90% hytek coated bullets and it cleans the crud out. When I'm shooting jacketed I don't have any build up to speak of. But the kroil will get under the carbon and let it blow out also. I usually tape the optic up for the first 10 shots, which is a good drill for target focus also FWIW Edited February 17, 2019 by jcc7x7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane460 Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 I throw mine in my sonic cleaner for like 10 mins, loosens it up then a pick then usually my dremel with a small wire brush cleans it up nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackfatbob Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Bead blaster for carbon and what not. Butane torch and bore mop for leading. Removed from the barrel and installed on a dummy barrel fixture for handling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboy69 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 On 2/16/2019 at 12:13 PM, jcc7x7 said: Fill it with Kroil, let it sit overnight, shake it out. Shoot 10 jhp loads and all the "stuff" blows out. Clean optic wipe face off, good to go! Lol The same here but I use Weapon Shield Solvent. Then "shoot it out" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnote Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSHMJ Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 50/50 mix of apple cider vinegar and peroxide. Let it soak for about an hr or two, wipe it out with a q tip. Rinse with water. Spray it with Dillon case lube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Bead blaster for lead fouling. #9 for JHP firing residue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageJoeShooting Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 8 mins in the ultrasonic. Then take a q tip and put a small amount of oil on the comp and slap it back together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikamarj Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Soak in Ballistol Silencer Cleaner, takes everything off with no tools... Can also be used in ultrasonic cleaner.https://www.ballistol-shop.de/silencer-cleaner.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reloader98 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 So I’ve found that using my micro Dremel ( it’s a stand alone unit smaller than the engraving unit), you can get these small brass end brushes, NOT THE STEEL Brush, but the brass. Not only does this remove all the carbon and the lead but it does it quickly and cheaply without the use of nasty chemicals like “the dip” that can destroy your barrel and your finish. I also personally made a a couple scraping tools out of a solid bronze rod that also removes some of the chunks nicely. I got about 10 end brushes on Amazon for $9 and a side note, you can also get the Real Avid cleaning brush’s that are specifically made to be cleaning small spaces like railways and comps, they help remove the build up on the from of the barrel crown without messing it up. it’s also good to just generally clean the comp more often before large amounts of build up form in the comp. This is especially true if your shooting lead bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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