Carbon build-up question

[SlowFuse]

Anyone ever used Seafoam motor treatment to soak something like a revolver cylinder in or maybe an AR15 bolt with a lot of carbon on it? I know there are products made specifically for guns to solve this...

Some people love it (some hate it) for its intended purpose in automobiles. I bought a can to put in one of my trucks this weekend and it crossed my mind while reading the label.

I might set some aside and try it unless someone suggests otherwise.

 

[DoubleTapDrew]

It would probably work fine. They even list it as a use for their "deep creep" version (aerosol)

Can Deep Creep really be used for a gun cleaner?

Most people don’t know that Deep Creep works great For Cleaning and lubricating Guns as well as protect against moisture. Deep Creep is a one Step cleaner, lubricant and metal surface protectant. Safe for use on a polymer guns and black powder muzzle loaders.

 

[TurtleGunners]

I love Ballistol, works on everything

 

[M-Cameron]

to remove carbon build-up, ive found nothing works better than lighter fluid...

just take a small Tupperware container and put your parts in it, then spray them down with lighter fluid and let them sit for a few minutes....then simply rinse them off and theyll look good as new.

 

[SlowFuse]

Didn't realize they even made an aerosol version. Where did you find this clip you inserted Drew?

 

[JohnB]

Chain auto parts stores like Advanced Auto carry Sea Foam in 16 oz. cans and gallon cans. Deep Creep and Sea Foam Cleaner and Lube in the spray cans.

 

[TrickyDick]

I love Seafoam(R) is there anything it can't do?

 

[481]

to remove carbon build-up, ive found nothing works better than lighter fluid...

just take a small Tupperware container and put your parts in it, then spray them down with lighter fluid and let them sit for a few minutes....then simply rinse them off and theyll look good as new.

I usually use BreakFree Carbon Cutter (on revolver cylinders and AK gas pistons), but the soak time is measured in days- might have to give lighter fluid a try.

 

[DoubleTapDrew]

Didn't realize they even made an aerosol version. Where did you find this clip you inserted Drew?

http://www.seafoamsales.com/deep-creep-faq.html
You can usually find it at auto parts and boat stores

 

[SouthernYankee]

I stumbled on a product used in the military called Strike Hold. This stuff is awesome as a deep cleaning penetrating lubricant. I have got mine at specialtytools.com . I think they may have on line videos about it but I'm not sure. I am going to check out that lighter fluid thing, my only caveat being flammability though.

 

[SlowFuse]

Well, if anyone is interested...

I had a good chance to try out a little side by side comparison. I loaded up a batch of loads with some 777 and lead. Nice and smoky. I used 2 revolvers that had a little buildup on them already. Just wiped down last few times out, no deep cleaning.

Afterwards, I used Seafoam on one, Eds Red on the other. The ER still takes the win on general cleaning and carbon removal. The Seafoam did ok, but I was able to clean up the remainder with ER. I think the Seafoam may have done better if it had time to soak, but I didn't have time.

 

[M-Cameron]

well the problem with using seafoam is that it is mean to be used in hot engines....

...im not sure it will have the same cleaning characteristics on a cold gun...