Best carbon remover for BCG
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Schlitz 45
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Not sure about what’s best but Balistol has been removing carbon for a long time a has Hoppe’s #9.
https://ballistol.com/
https://ballistol.com/
imashooter
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There are multiple chemicals and solutions on the internet. And store-bought or field-expedient scrapers from materials you readily have.
Many thanks for the recommendation. It seems that this product is mainly available as aerosol cans. I'm interested in exploring an alternative that allows me to soak the BCG.
https://a.co/d/j4X8BsN
Lots of carbon removers out there. Tried a few, never had great luck. On the back of the bolt, best best i have found is scraping it with a brass or bronze tool. Once you remove the big deposits off, let it sit with some clp on it overnight. Repeat as needed.
General cleanup, been having great results with Lucas extreme duty clp.https://a.co/d/f9QiZQy
Lots of carbon removers out there. Tried a few, never had great luck. On the back of the bolt, best best i have found is scraping it with a brass or bronze tool. Once you remove the big deposits off, let it sit with some clp on it overnight. Repeat as needed.
General cleanup, been having great results with Lucas extreme duty clp.https://a.co/d/f9QiZQy
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)First of all, I've never seen the carbon build up cause any problems.
Second, I'm not aware of anything that isn't boiling that will soak carbon off.
Lastly, there is a cute little tool that simplifies scraping the carbon off.
https://www.scheels.com/p/the-ar15-scraper/813119-AVAR15S.html
Second, I'm not aware of anything that isn't boiling that will soak carbon off.
Lastly, there is a cute little tool that simplifies scraping the carbon off.
https://www.scheels.com/p/the-ar15-scraper/813119-AVAR15S.html
Try soaking in simple CLR cleaner.
Avoid scrapers as they can ruin the BCG.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WcF0hWDK6I
You can definitely run into problems with steel tools.
Bronze and particularly brass, are almost impossible to damage a steel part with.
Swifty Morgan
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I learned a good trick from woodworkers. It works on carbide router bits.
You soak your part in a solution of 50% laundry detergent. In the morning, the crud slides off.
Some people claim there is a risk of hydrogen embrittlement. No idea whether that is correct or just another neurotic Internet fable.
You soak your part in a solution of 50% laundry detergent. In the morning, the crud slides off.
Some people claim there is a risk of hydrogen embrittlement. No idea whether that is correct or just another neurotic Internet fable.