Thumbcocker
06-06-2021, 12:10 PM
The front of the 625 was pretty much solid black from the amount of shooting I've been doing lately. In the past I have used lead removal cloths or metal polish.
I got to thinking (a rare event for me so join my celebration) that burn rings are mostly carbon. Hmmm (my thinking noise); what do I have that will cut carbon.
Found a can of Berryman's B12 with a little left in it. Dampened a corner of a shop rag and began to rub the cylinder face. Burn rings dissolved. Just a bit of residue that I am sure will come with Berryman's and a brass brush or just more rubbing. No abrasive action involved.
Some caveats. This was a stainless gun. I have no idea what it would do on a blue gun. I would bet my bottom dollar that it will eat about any wood finish out there.
Remember; Berryman's is potent. WEAR GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION. IT WILL BURN YOUR SKIN (mine anyway). GOD HELP YOU IF YOU GET IT IN YOUR EYES. THIS STUFF IS NOT SOLD IN ALL STATES IT IS HUNGRY. RESPECT IT. DO NOT BREATH IT.
I got to thinking (a rare event for me so join my celebration) that burn rings are mostly carbon. Hmmm (my thinking noise); what do I have that will cut carbon.
Found a can of Berryman's B12 with a little left in it. Dampened a corner of a shop rag and began to rub the cylinder face. Burn rings dissolved. Just a bit of residue that I am sure will come with Berryman's and a brass brush or just more rubbing. No abrasive action involved.
Some caveats. This was a stainless gun. I have no idea what it would do on a blue gun. I would bet my bottom dollar that it will eat about any wood finish out there.
Remember; Berryman's is potent. WEAR GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION. IT WILL BURN YOUR SKIN (mine anyway). GOD HELP YOU IF YOU GET IT IN YOUR EYES. THIS STUFF IS NOT SOLD IN ALL STATES IT IS HUNGRY. RESPECT IT. DO NOT BREATH IT.