Silverscooby27 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 For use in an ultrasonic cleaner. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTP_Shooting_Sports Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 I think you are going to find your best bet is the old sharp screwdriver and scraping method. Any chemicals powerful enough to attack the build up in the comp are also going to attack the loctite and possibly the comp and barrel itself. It is far easier to keep the comp clean than waiting for a huge buildup. When I had removable comp (Czechmate), I would use hydrogen peroxide and vinegar and will soften the buildup but the off gas from that solution is probably not advisable to breathe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwillis Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 I like lucas ultrasonic cleaner followed by the punch hammer and scrape method Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillywig Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Use a little pencil blow torch to cook out the carbon. Works in rimfire suppressor baffles too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAlamo Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 5 hours ago, FTP_Shooting_Sports said: I think you are going to find your best bet is the old sharp screwdriver and scraping method. Any chemicals powerful enough to attack the build up in the comp are also going to attack the loctite and possibly the comp and barrel itself. It is far easier to keep the comp clean than waiting for a huge buildup. When I had removable comp (Czechmate), I would use hydrogen peroxide and vinegar and will soften the buildup but the off gas from that solution is probably not advisable to breathe! Agree with the screwdriver and scraping. If you do at least 1 time for every 3 times the gun is used; you’ll always have a well clean comp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specialneeds Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Brake cleaner and dental picks, anyone? A wellsoaked patch works well for removing residue after large chunks are broken off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzShooter Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 A brass chisel and hammer gets out the stubborn lead buildup in my compensator. I also use Peroxide/Ammonia solutions to soften the lead up. I find that I need to clean my compensator about every 500 - 1000 rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a matt Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 14 hours ago, Bwillis said: I like lucas ultrasonic cleaner followed by the punch hammer and scrape method Yea, I was going to say it’s about a 2 - 1 solution. soak it for an hour in the ultrasonic cleaner and hammer and chisel it for about 2 hours is about right repeat if necessary.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 I don't get it. Use clean burning powders and either heavy plate, CMJ or JHP bullets and you will never have to clean your comp. I have 8000 rounds of JHP through my newest Open gun and I can still see the machining marks in the bottom of the ports. You have to put up with it for 22LRs, but not centerfire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Not with any Major PF Open guns I've ever owned. They all cake up even with only JHPs. Takes 20K or so though before it gets bad. Get a piece of 1/8" brass rod, file the end into a chisel tip, chuck in Dremel, go to town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzShooter Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 (edited) I think I got this from Brownells. Nice and heavy brass chisel that has lasted me a long time. Edited February 20, 2020 by AzShooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blammo Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Soda blaster from harbor freight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauza45 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 50/50 solution of simple green and water. Stand barrel on end so the mixture does not get on the threads of the comp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH45 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 On 2/20/2020 at 8:01 AM, zzt said: I don't get it. Use clean burning powders and either heavy plate, CMJ or JHP bullets and you will never have to clean your comp. I have 8000 rounds of JHP through my newest Open gun and I can still see the machining marks in the bottom of the ports. You have to put up with it for 22LRs, but not centerfire. I also only use jhps for open, but still get carbon. I found that if you spray a comp with some anti spatter for welding or case lube, for reloading it helps a little bit from building up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcsign Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Don’t know about best, but just a reminder; black nitrided parts (possibly other coatings too) and acidic ultrasonic solutions (like the ones for cleaning brass) do not mix. I learned this the hard way by ruining an AR bolt carrier and a bolt or two one day. No idea if it’s relevant for your particular case, but I don’t often see it mentioned… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin6955 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Boretech carbon cleaner and a small flathead screwdriver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Has anyone polished the inside of their comp to see if it helps?? Have it chromed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Some of my comps are hard-chromed, but it doesn't help much. My guess is polishing would go away pretty quickly with flame-sandblasting but I've not tried it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougCarden Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Try case lube sprayed in the comp before shooting. It doesn't let the lead adhere to the comp and makes cleaning much easier..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlas33 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 I’ve tried a lot and the best for me is using a dremel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyScuba Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 All my barrels and comps are TiN coated. Easy to clean. But I shoot JHP and 3N38 but it does get dirty I use brass picks and Boretech C4 carbon cleaner. Helps when Amazon confuses 1 box with 1 pack. I’ve enough picks to last a lifetime I’m not loosing any of the coating in my comps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooked Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 On 3/14/2024 at 9:12 PM, Ronin6955 said: Boretech carbon cleaner and a small flathead screwdriver. This! Boretech is great at removing carbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assaultthesalt Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 Boretech Carbon Remover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyGlock Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 On 3/16/2024 at 5:25 AM, DougCarden said: Try case lube sprayed in the comp before shooting. It doesn't let the lead adhere to the comp and makes cleaning much easier..... 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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