MRBerg Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 trying to clean the carbon build up out of my comp. any slick way to do it the carbon is hard as a rock ! tried soaking it over night no luck any info. would be great Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Glass bead blaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3WWN Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 You didn't mention what you soaked it in... I soak mine in Kroil and it really helps. After an overnight soak, I use a brass punch to remove the bulk of the build up and it breaks away from the metal. I then use a needle file to gently clean the rest out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echotango Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 bead blaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRBerg Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 I take it you plug the bore before blasting to keep it out do you tape off the outside so you don't mess up the finish Thanks in advance Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRBerg Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 1 hour ago, N3WWN said: You didn't mention what you soaked it in... I soak mine in Kroil and it really helps. After an overnight soak, I use a brass punch to remove the bulk of the build up and it breaks away from the metal. I then use a needle file to gently clean the rest out. Wipe out bore cleaner not the foam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboy69 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 iF AND WHEN i GET ANY I SHOOT SOME WEAPON SHIELD SOLVENT IN IT AND LET IT IN OVER NIGHT OR THE NEXT TIME I GET TO THE RANGE AND "SHOOT IT OUT" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboy69 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Sorry caps lock was on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRBerg Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 I'm getting it slow but sure man its thick Thanks for all the help Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echotango Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, MRBerg said: I take it you plug the bore before blasting to keep it out do you tape off the outside so you don't mess up the finish Thanks in advance Ron Yes, I use a foam ear plug and plug the end of the barrel. Then I slide a rubber glove over the barrel, tape it and hot glue it in the corner where the the barrel meets the comp. Seals everything off except the comp. Edited August 29, 2019 by echotango Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasdawg Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I soak the comp insides with Kroll and shoot it out the next day. Every so often when I take the gun down for a through cleaning I will scrap the nooks and crannies out with a small pick,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assaultthesalt Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Boretech......soak for a few hours or overnight.Works better than Kroil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRBerg Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 got her all cleaned up bead blasted it looks brand new it was over an 1/8" thick in bottom Thanks for all the help and tips this is my first 2011 I haven't even got to shoot it yet Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 1 hour ago, MRBerg said: got her all cleaned up bead blasted it looks brand new it was over an 1/8" thick in bottom Thanks for all the help and tips this is my first 2011 I haven't even got to shoot it yet Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benji Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Some good tips in here. I just usually use a scraper and a small mallet if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_Seehawer Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Dremel engraving tool with a long/sharp chisel shaped tip. Works like a tiny jackhammer. Best way I’ve ever found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aforum55 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Once you get it clean, I've been told to use welding splatter spray. Prevents the build up. I've not seen a heavy buildup yet but plan on doing a heavy inspection and cleaning of all my guns in a couple weeks after the season ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverscooby27 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 17 hours ago, B_Seehawer said: Deemed engraving tool with a long/sharp chisel shaped tip. Works like a tiny jackhammer. Best way I’ve ever found. Do you have a part number for the tip or can you link amazon or another place to buy? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_Seehawer Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 A shaped up 6D or #11 will work. Your best bet is to find literally any .125” diameter chunk of steel to use, mine is a little over 2” long. An old drill bit would be perfect. No method of soaking or spraying can even compare to this for the time it saves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 34 minutes ago, B_Seehawer said: A shaped up 6D or #11 will work. Your best bet is to find literally any .125” diameter chunk of steel to use, mine is a little over 2” long. An old drill bit would be perfect. No method of soaking or spraying can even compare to this for the time it saves. I wonder how a paint can opener would work? Rounded edges even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_Seehawer Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 I wonder how a paint can opener would work? Rounded edges even. Well. No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrome308 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Tried the glass bead blaster on a very caked up brake mount for a suppressor on my DMR and it worked like a charm. +1 to glass bead blasting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSHMJ Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 50/50 mix of apple cider vinegar and peroxide. Soak it while you clean the rest of the gun up, or for about an hr, clean with a qtip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmg1 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Ultrasonic cleaner with simple green in it. The best I used was Outers Foul Out, but that has been discontinued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageJoeShooting Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 19 hours ago, NOSHMJ said: 50/50 mix of apple cider vinegar and peroxide. Soak it while you clean the rest of the gun up, or for about an hr, clean with a qtip. Will this strip all the oil off also? I was thinking of just taking my entire barrel with the comp attached and submerging it in this solution while I clean the rest of the gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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