NO MORE Carbon Rings--UPDATED--

[oneshot 66]

I suspended the chamber end of a barrel with a carbon ring in an ultrasound and the ring is gone. 40 minutes in hot 3/4 water, 1/4 vinegar and a few drop of Dawn.

I cleaned the barrel and found the all the carbon where I ultrasounded is gone, but above that it is still there. Photo #1 is the end of the neck and freebore, #2 is just above the freebore and #3 is where the ultrasound didn't cover. So if you ultrasounded the entire barrel it would be easy to clean it spotless.
Scott

 

[houligan]

Now that looks very nice!

 

[JEFFPPC]

Sounds like a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Tommie]

Wow!

 

[JFrank]

Finally something new to a cleaning thread.

Well done @oneshot 66

 

[Bren10mm]

Many of you shoot stainless barrels so this comment won't apply. I use a strong solution of vinegar to remove bluing from firearms when I complete reblue job is required. Will the small about used by the oneshot 66 do the same? I just don't know.

 

[paperpuncher]

Hmmm now you got me thinking. I bought a 36” long ultrasonic weapon cleaning system at auction years ago for cheap$$. Maybe I can use this to deep clean my barrels. It’s been sitting under the bench since I brought it home. I have a couple older barrels might give a bath

 

[Tommie]

Hmmm now you got me thinking. I bought a 36” long ultrasonic weapon cleaning system at auction years ago for cheap$$. Maybe I can use this to deep clean my barrels. It’s been sitting under the bench since I brought it home. I have a couple older barrels might give a bath

You read my mind

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

Put an end to all the "solutions hype". A vertical chamber(action outside) and something other than water.

 

[LCazador]

tsk,tsk, why did you let the carbon ring get there?

 

[Knotwild]

Just think; you could have kept it secret, designed and patented a system, and made some serious pocket change.

 

[Shooter13]

Has anyone ever just tried Dawn? Seriously, I want to know.

 

[oneshot 66]

For what it's worth, it doesn't take the black (carbon?) from between the lands (groove).

 

[LCazador]

Has anyone ever just tried Dawn? Seriously, I want to know.

On the PH scale Dawn is neutral at about 6.0 . You need a product on the alkaline side of the PH scale for carbon. Suppressor cleaner works great as well as C4. Whatever you use make sure it does not have water as carrier like Dawn. Water is the universal solvent.

 

[Tommie]

For what it's worth, it doesn't take the black (carbon?) from between the lands (groove).

Interesting.

 

[JackWolfKnives]

clever

 

[Klong]

What did it look like before?

 

[1911nut]

On the PH scale Dawn is neutral at about 6.0 . You need a product on the alkaline side of the PH scale for carbon. Suppressor cleaner works great as well as C4. Whatever you use make sure it does not have water as carrier like Dawn. Water is the universal solvent.

Gemini says this about C4:

Bore Tech C4 Carbon Remover is a water-based, ammonia-free, and biodegradable solvent. While the exact proportions of its "proprietary" formula are protected, its Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications reveal the following primary chemical components:

Key Active Ingredients​

According to the SDS, the formulation relies on a combination of surfactants and penetrants to break down carbon at a molecular level:

Water (H2O): The primary solvent (up to 90% of the solution), making it non-flammable and easier to handle than petroleum-based cleaners.

 

[HTSmith]

I thought C4 was mostly water. Guess this ^^^^tells the tale.

 

[LCazador]

Thanks 1911. I'm surprised. I have some erroneous information. I'm glad I use Kroil after each use of C4.