Murray Brook
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I've used Fritz and find it work real good. The Green stuff.
Another gem. Why can't I think of stuff like thatput the guide on the rod before you put the brush and JB'd patch on the rod
I have not used EGR valve cleaner but I have used this:Does the EGR valve cleaner spray remove carbon deposits?
A Winning in the Wind video recommends using methyl isobutyl ketone, which is a solvent for nitrocellulose, which is the base for gunpowder.
Do you have any feedback on this?
This is true. Carbon is not soluble. It requires mechanical action (preferably with a good surfactant) or acids for removal. Acids are not recommended. If the acid used is strong enough to remove the carbon from steel, it is strong enough to affect the steel upon which the carbon is deposited.I read somewhere that there is no known solvent that dissolves carbon. You might soften other chemicals that it's mixed with? Sounds like you need an abrasive.
The blue, not the red.JB Bore Paste. Recommended by others here already. This stuff works great. Including getting rid of carbon rings in the throat.
Another option is Flitz bore cleaner.
It's thinner than Iosso or Thorroclean but works well on a patch wrapped around a jag or brush.
FYI. The latest Thorroclean [I got some two weeks ago] is now about the same consistency as Iosso. I'm guessing because they recommend using it on a brush.
This is true. Carbon is not soluble. It requires mechanical action (preferably with a good surfactant) or acids for removal. Acids are not recommended. If the acid used is strong enough to remove the carbon from steel, it is strong enough to affect the steel upon which the carbon is deposited.
Brushing and occasional use of a mild abrasive like JB or ThoroClean will keep the hard carbon under control. Give ThoroClean a try. It works very well.
The blue, not the red.
What about getting a mop soaked w some ammonia solvent and letting it sit right at the 'spot'. I don't think (?????) it would hurt the barrel. muzzle down of course. some older heads would know better. what about a bronze brush w drill attachment? PURE guessing here.
This ^^^ dont go more than 50 rounds before cleaningHow often do you clean your barrels?