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Post by HolyHotLoads on Jan 18, 2020 19:22:31 GMT -5
Hello. I know I've read something about this issue on here but I cant seem to locate it. Does anyone have a good technique to remove lead fouling from the cylinder and any other area of a blued revolver? Thank you.
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Post by squawberryman on Jan 19, 2020 7:34:17 GMT -5
Those grey lead rags are all I know, but continued rubbing will erode the blue. Anybody?
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Post by contender on Jan 19, 2020 10:25:12 GMT -5
As noted,, do NOT use the "lead away" types of cloths on a blued gun,, or it will remove bluing.
Leading is usually just in the barrel,, but the burn rings on the face of the cylinder are usually cleaned by normal cleaning methods.
Are you getting lead fouling,, or just normal fouling?
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Post by HolyHotLoads on Jan 19, 2020 11:09:59 GMT -5
I get lead on the front sides of the cylinder after a long shooting session 2-300 rounds).I've always assumed this is normal but maybe not? The "lead cloth" will wipe the blueing right off I am told. I was thinking a micro fiber cloth or something with a lot of surface area that will have considerable friction might do the trick. I was hoping someone had a "magic trick". In the past I've used CLP and a lot of elbow grease with a rag.
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Post by oddshooter on Jan 19, 2020 12:01:51 GMT -5
the old standby is to use some Hoppe's #9 and a green scotchbrite pad like found in the kitchen sink.
let soak, scrub, let soak, scrub repeat as needed. stay away from the edges. you don't want to scrub the bluing on the side of the cylinder.
Flitz is also used by some; but aggressive scrubbing can remove the bluing from the edge of the cylinder.
I've also used a bench, power buffing wheel and some rouge; but this is an option few have.
You really don't want to make the weapon worse. A large percentage of folks do that very thing when trying to clean their weapons. I've often felt that more damage has been done in the cleaning of a gun than from shooting.
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Post by paul105 on Jan 19, 2020 12:11:58 GMT -5
I use bronze wool. Can be found at paint and auto parts stores or online. It comes in various sizes. Can also be wrapped around a brass brush to remove lead from barrels or fouling from cyl charge holes.
Paul
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Post by groo on Jan 19, 2020 12:19:49 GMT -5
Groo here In the old days a copper brush and No9 . You might try Marvel mistery oil. Took lead off valves and rings. I use it for light oil lube. PS. More than two gun smiths I have talked to say we clean too much. Also recommended Not to take apart a revolver. Rather , remove grips and put in clear K1 [aka lamp oil] for a few days and then let drip dry or blow dry with air.....
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Post by boatswainsmate on Jan 19, 2020 14:32:24 GMT -5
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Post by HolyHotLoads on Jan 19, 2020 15:03:51 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I've always been too timid to take a brass brush to anything blued. That Frontier 45 or whatever its name is looks interesting. Its sounding like elbow grease and a little solvent is what the doctor ordered.As far as cleaning too much, I'm not that guy! But in my personal experience revolvers like to be clean compared to autos. They like to be pretty! I appreciate all the advice.
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Post by cas on Jan 19, 2020 16:06:18 GMT -5
I use the don't method.
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Post by Alaskan454 on Jan 19, 2020 19:05:27 GMT -5
I'm of the opinion that guns get shot, so I don't bother trying to remove burn marks or casual lead fouling. If you really want it gone you can use copper wool and some oil. That's how I clean my barrels if they start to foul with lead residue. As others mentioned do not use the Lead Away cloth, it can remove the finish.
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Post by HolyHotLoads on Jan 19, 2020 21:27:28 GMT -5
Yes, I'm in that group as well. I worry more about fouling inside the barrel and fouling that will bind up a firearm more than the rest of it. But when I do break down and put some serious time in cleaning a revolver top to bottom, it's always the lead on the outside front side of the cylinder(by the barrel) that causes me grief. I do let it stay there because I usually give up. The only problem with that is it seems to build up quicker the next time around, I think lead likes lead!
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Post by Alaskan454 on Jan 19, 2020 21:42:49 GMT -5
Interesting, I get plenty of carbon fouling with my revolvers but not much lead buildup. Is your cylinder to barrel alignment okay?
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Post by HolyHotLoads on Jan 20, 2020 8:01:47 GMT -5
I've never had a revolver that it didnt happen too. Some are worse than others though.
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Post by HolyHotLoads on Jan 20, 2020 8:12:02 GMT -5
I have always assumed it was lead that had been vaporized and builds up incrementally on the sides of the cylinder. I often push my lead bullets too hot and hard so that probably has something to do with it. I dont think my Colt O.M.S. has ever had it happen but I shoot powder puff loads in that one. Its Cylinder/Barrel gap is almost non existent as well. All I know is its annoying to look at and I'm afraid of rubbing right through the blueing one day. I'm going to try and get set up so I can start sharing photos on here and try to make everyone's life easier.
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