mikbay Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Really could use some definitive help here. Crazy, I know, but have spent more time reading posts and trying to clean than shooting. I really want to keep the inside of these chambers like new. Was thinking they would clean like the rest of the barrel but no way. Even after less than a mag they are not spraying or wiping clean. Really would appreciate the ideal method for cleaning after each shoot and having it look new. Any possibility someone keeps one clean without damaging the outside finish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxil343 Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Using an oil like Militec, that actually penetrates the surface of the metal, is the only way this might be possible. When I was brand new to open I used to wipe the chambers of comps with and oiled q-tip before shooting. This helps but carbon fouling is inevitable. If you shoot jacketed bullets (not FMJ) the comp will stay cleaner. I have guns with over 25k on them that you can still see the tooling marks in the bottom of the comp chambers. They do however have a thin coating of carbon on them so the titanium color has been replaced with a dull gray/black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Descartian Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 (edited) You might be getting a little anal about keeping the comp looking like new. As long as the chambers do not have significant build up you’ll be fine. That said youd you’d have to do a lot to hurt that TiN finish do clean away. I’ll let others that are more experienced chime in but have you considered a heated ultrasonic cleaner? Edited April 14, 2019 by Descartian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36873687 Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 I have beed blaster use glass needs. Clean as new. That tin is some tough stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikbay Posted April 14, 2019 Author Share Posted April 14, 2019 7 hours ago, taxil343 said: Using an oil like Militec, that actually penetrates the surface of the metal, is the only way this might be possible. When I was brand new to open I used to wipe the chambers of comps with and oiled q-tip before shooting. This helps but carbon fouling is inevitable. If you shoot jacketed bullets (not FMJ) the comp will stay cleaner. I have guns with over 25k on them that you can still see the tooling marks in the bottom of the comp chambers. They do however have a thin coating of carbon on them so the titanium color has been replaced with a dull gray/black. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikbay Posted April 14, 2019 Author Share Posted April 14, 2019 I was wondering how the sonic cleaner would work and was hoping someone would recommend. I was surprised how much built up so quickly and didn't want the chambers filled and then not able to be cleaned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikbay Posted April 14, 2019 Author Share Posted April 14, 2019 6 hours ago, Descartian said: You might be getting a little anal about keeping the comp looking like new. As long as the chambers do not have significant build up you’ll be fine. That said youd you’d have to do a lot to hurt that TiN finish do clean away. I’ll let others that are more experienced chime in but have you considered a heated ultrasonic cleaner? I was waiting for comments about how nuts I'm being and I know that is more than a little. I just figured there may be some way to keep it clean if I start early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 I sprayed some stuff into the comp that was supposed to prevent fouling. I ended up with a gooey mess, but it did clean out. I shoot JHPs over Major Pistol powder. It burns super clean. There is some carbon after a match, but it does not build up. Even after a couple thousand round the thickness is the same. I can see the machining marks through the carbon. It will wipe out, right down to bare steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikbay Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 On 4/15/2019 at 7:37 AM, zzt said: I sprayed some stuff into the comp that was supposed to prevent fouling. I ended up with a gooey mess, but it did clean out. I shoot JHPs over Major Pistol powder. It burns super clean. There is some carbon after a match, but it does not build up. Even after a couple thousand round the thickness is the same. I can see the machining marks through the carbon. It will wipe out, right down to bare steel. Can you tell me what the product is that you spray to keep the stuff wiping out? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboy69 Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 WEAPON SHIELD SOLVENT. Spray it on and let it soak and go "shoot it out" then recoat after use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadShot Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 (edited) I mix up a 40/40/20 solution of Kroil/Hoppes #9/Slip 2000 carbon killer in a needle bottle. I put this in the comp and let it soak over night. The next day I put some Slip 2000 on one of these big q-tip gun cleaners and wipe it out. This will take out about 90%. Once in a while I use one of these brushes in my Dremel on the lowest speed. One of the local guys told me about spraying Dillon case lube in the comp before shooting, it helps too. I know it doesn't need all of this, but I'm retired and have some free time to tinker.... Edited May 17, 2019 by BadShot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikbay Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 Really appreciate these suggestions guys. Thank you very much. Heard about Slip 2000 but not the Weapon Shield Solvent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikbay Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 Really appreciate these suggestions guys. Thank you very much. Heard about Slip 2000 but not the Weapon Shield Solvent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 You didn't mention what bullet you're using - make it a JHP and that should help a great deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docscoutjr Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSHMJ Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 50/50 mix apple cider vinegar and peroxide. let it soak a bit and clean out with a qtip. Spray a little dillon case lube in the comp after its cleaned and wipe the excess out. My comp still looks brand new after about 8000 rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_Seehawer Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 For comp cleaning this is my go to. I put a longer 1/8” nail or whatever in there and file to a chisel point. I’ve tried every soaking method out there and this beats all of em, it’s a tiny jackhammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maur Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 On 5/13/2020 at 5:45 PM, B_Seehawer said: For comp cleaning this is my go to. I put a longer 1/8” nail or whatever in there and file to a chisel point. I’ve tried every soaking method out there and this beats all of em, it’s a tiny jackhammer. The steel nail doesn't scratch the TiN does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageJoeShooting Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 Ultrasonic cleaner. Will clean it so good it will look like it came from the manufacturer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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