Cleaning Pinned PCC Compensators

[MoRivera]

Cool.  I might tape just as an extra measure.  Does the solution dissolve the lead away or just make it easier to brush/chisel out?  With the linear comp, I can't really get anything in there that could scrub the inside walls....

 

 

Edited April 28, 2020 by MoRivera

[StealthyBlagga]

IMPORTANT: Anyone contemplating using the peroxide/vinegar treatment should understand that the resultant waste contains lead acetate, which can be absorbed through the skin and cause acute lead poisoning. It is also toxic to wildlife. If you must use this concoction, work in a well-ventilated area, wear thick rubber gloves, and dispose of the waste responsibly - do not just dump it down the drain.

Edited April 28, 2020 by StealthyBlagga

[MoRivera]

Thank you for the important info!  

[stick]

Wait, What?  you're suppose to clean the Comp?

In all actuality, I just use a wire brush to clean it. I actually called Tim @ Taccom last year and asked him.  He mentioned using a 3/8 end mil bit.

[BRadcliffe]

12 hours ago, MoRivera said:

Cool.  I might tape just as an extra measure.  Does the solution dissolve the lead away or just make it easier to brush/chisel out?  With the linear comp, I can't really get anything in there that could scrub the inside walls....

 

 

 

It does dissolve some but mostly makes it easier to pick out. I put mine in a sealed container and put that container in my ultrasonic cleaner with water in it. Runs for about 20 min and its 90-95% cleaned of 22lr lead. The rest picks off fairly easy with a dental pick. Jacketed ammo is a whole lot cleaner so should take less time and effort.

[MoRivera]

10 hours ago, BRadcliffe said:

 

It does dissolve some but mostly makes it easier to pick out. I put mine in a sealed container and put that container in my ultrasonic cleaner with water in it. Runs for about 20 min and its 90-95% cleaned of 22lr lead. The rest picks off fairly easy with a dental pick. Jacketed ammo is a whole lot cleaner so should take less time and effort.

Only thing is that this and my other brakes/comps are pinned/welded to the barrel.  My MBX I can get to most of the inside with brushes et al....

 

 

....but the linear comp in that earlier pic has the bigger inside hollow area. That's why I was hoping that it would dissolve and just flush out with gravity.

Edited April 29, 2020 by MoRivera