Raz22582 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 What is the best chemical or solution to use when cleaning a comp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 in a recent thread there was no clear conclusion about cleaning the gas systems. all the usual suspects? with hoppes leading by a mention. have you considered not using it? :--D I could not resist. miranda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauza45 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Simple green in an ultra-sonic cleaner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBurgess Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 depends on your goal, if you are having lots of buildup scraping it out with a pick works pretty well, if you just want your gun to look clean including inside the comp then probably a combination of scrape out any buildup and a ultrasonic cleaner followed by a sprits of case lube to keep the next layer from sticking. Shooting Major PF loads I can shoot thousands of round without having problematic buildup, sure the inside of the comp gets black and there is a little buildup in the areas of the comp where the gas is not moving as fast like some of the corners (actually kind of cool to see where the gas is flowing or not). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 36 minutes ago, MikeBurgess said: depends on your goal, if you are having lots of buildup scraping it out with a pick works pretty well, if you just want your gun to look clean including inside the comp then probably a combination of scrape out any buildup and a ultrasonic cleaner followed by a sprits of case lube to keep the next layer from sticking. Shooting Major PF loads I can shoot thousands of round without having problematic buildup, sure the inside of the comp gets black and there is a little buildup in the areas of the comp where the gas is not moving as fast like some of the corners (actually kind of cool to see where the gas is flowing or not). If I read this right, you are saying use more of a slower powder to clean the comp as you shoot? miranda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBurgess Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Miranda said: If I read this right, you are saying use more of a slower powder to clean the comp as you shoot? miranda seems to work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSHMJ Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 70%peroxide 30% apple cider vinegar. let it soak 2 hrs, and wipe it out with a QTip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 1 hour ago, NOSHMJ said: 70%peroxide 30% apple cider vinegar. let it soak 2 hrs, and wipe it out with a QTip What will that do the the loctite on threads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 to remove loc-tite is a two count um two step process... one -- heat to dissassemble two -- acetone to clean. there are the usual disclaimers... avoid shocking primers don't inhale fumes check the chamber again. luck in your efforts. miranda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 I decided you asked a different question. good question about the peroxide mix... I'd test that. If I ever see 70 percent hydrogen peroxide for sale... miranda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FALAR Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 17 hours ago, Sarge said: What will that do the the loctite on threads? Threads? I thought the XC comp was integral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuayThaiJJ Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 I spray Hornady on the comp before shooting so I avoid bad fouling. Then after a bit, I ultrasonic clean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSHMJ Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 (edited) It does not hurt locktite. I use it on my comps all the time. Its a 70%to 30% mixture, 70%peroxide to 30% of apple cider vinegar. Edited September 16, 2022 by NOSHMJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 2 hours ago, NOSHMJ said: It does not hurt locktite. I use it on my comps all the time. Its a 70%to 30% mixture, 70%peroxide to 30% of apple cider vinegar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 ah, the peroxide from a pharmacy and grocery store vinegar. ... yeah hard to imagine that would affect loc-tite. miranda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attakmint Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 2 hours ago, NOSHMJ said: It does not hurt locktite. I use it on my comps all the time. Its a 70%to 30% mixture, 70%peroxide to 30% of apple cider vinegar. Have you tried with white vinegar? Saves you some money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSHMJ Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 I buy the cheapest peroxide and a gallon of the store brand vinegar. maybe $4 total, and lasts a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjwalt666 Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Use anti spatter spray for welding on the inside of the comp. Light coating of it and wipe it out and reapply after each session. It helps prevent buildup in the comp pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tre923 Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Here is a PRO-tip for anyone that might be interested , before you go to the range spray some Dillions case lube in the comp, keep the gun virticle with a small pistol rack or some books until the stuff dries to a paste in the comp. It stays in place after many round, and will make cleaning the comp 10X more easy then if you didn't spray it. I have 3 comped 1911's in 45 and love all of them. One is an STI-Costa CC. Some Dudes use gun oil for this, but I found oil doesn't stay in the comp very long. Use the case lube from Dillon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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