EVER HAD HARD CARBON BUILD UP ON AN AR15 BOLT?

[jonbearman]

Well I found a real easy way to get it off without taking the black oxide coating off. I got out my dremal tool and they always put that little wire wheel in the assortment. Well I chucked it up and it took all of it off without disturbing the coating on the bolt.Finally a way to do it easy without much mess.I used to soak them for a couple days in hoppes and it barely touched it.I hope this helps some you guys for an easier way to clean them.

 

[kentuckytroutbum]

I disassemble the bolt & carrier and soak it overnight in a tray filled with mineral spirits. Loosens the carbon very well. Wipe it down and re-assemble.

I agree that Hoppes doesn't cut the carbon.

Bill

 

[ARshuter]

GM makes a top end cleaner that works fantastic. It's designed for removing carbon from valves, etc.

 

[Minesweeper3433]

You should see my bolt after 500 rounds suppressed. I just keep it wet with my favorite lube and clean the lug recesses on occasion when headspace is affected.

 

[Irv Benzion]

Try Bore Tech C4 carbon remover. It disolves carbon on contact. You will not be disapointed. Irv Benzion

 

[ratguner]

The dremel and wire wheel trick works great removing carbon on the M-240 gas piston!!

Have you tried soaking your BCG with Liquid Wrench or PB?
Have been using them for a while now, $3 or so at WalMart.
Does a great job, HOWEVER dont get it anywhere near a blued gun!!

 

[jonbearman]

I might try try bore tech but for now the wire wheel is king.It only takes 30 seconds with a wire wheel and it does no harm to the bolt body.

 

[FUBAR]

Using a drill and brush is an old armorer's trick.....so is carb cleaner, and hot water.

 

[jonbearman]

Carb cleaner at least what I have wont touch the baked on stuff.