Removing Burn Rings From The Cylinder Face Of A Revolver
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2011
- I keep seeing all these video where the revolvers are just filthy. I especially see a lot of cylinder burns that are left on. This is a quick video to show how to remove those stubborn burn marks.
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put your Hoppes #9 in a spray bottle and spray your pad or patch. That way you are not dipping your dirty pad in your clean bottle of solvent.
@charleen heath
Good idea, thanks for the tip!!!!
Best thing to use is a typewriter eraser or a standard pencil eraser. Used that method for over 15 years carrying a revolver.
thanks a lot. pensil eraser works perfectly
I'll try that for a dollar!!!!!!
I like how you mentioned the typewriter first as if it’s more accessible than a pencil
You mean the blue half of the pink and blue eraser?
@@Antoninorosetta lol robo cop
I just watched this again today. I haven’t had a stainless revolver until recently, but this video really helped!!! It was surprising how well it worked with how little pressure. Thanks For making this video. I appreciate it. My 629 has never looked better!!
The scotchbrite will absolutely remove small amounts of metal, evidenced by the new scratches on the surface. These scratches also give a great place for future fouling to accumulate and grip onto forcing one to remove more metal to get into the small scratches where the fouling hides. Whether this metal removed will amount to a measurable increase in cylinder gap depends on how much you do it. I don't care much about removing the rings, but I'll occasionally use a brass brush to minimize it.
Thanks for this great idea. I have many stainless steel revolvers. I started using the pads you suggested and they work great. Easy to do. A little messy with the Hoppes but well worth the effort. Thanks again for a truly great idea.
I used a nylon brush and patches with a pick and some Q-tips for the rest of my gun, but I was really worried about taking out that brass brush on stainless steel. Thank you for that quick answer to the last piece of my gun that was giving me trouble. Have a good one!
I have been fighting this problem for years. You are the first one that gave an easy sure fired solution. Thank you Marshal. I really enjoy your channel. Keep those vids coming.
Today I cleaned my .357 mag, and used Mothers mag and aluminum polish, and a microfiber towel, and it came off much easier than your pad and Hoppe's did. And it polished the finish, and no risk of scratching.
Very good work, thanks from Brazil.
One of the countries with the greatest restrictions on guns and the highest rates of urban violence.
Thank you very much. I tried your technique, and it worked very well. It took a bit longer than I expected- I haven't spent that much time rubbing something out since I was 14 years old. Anyway, it worked, and I thank you again.
This was genius! Worked flawlessly.
To clean have the cylinder I used about a dozen Kleen Bore pre-soaked mini lead wipes.
Then I switched to the Scotch Brite pad for the other half. Boom. It was great! So reusable and cheaper.
wow! Thanks YM. I didn't think it looked "that bad" before cleaning. What a surprising difference. I can't wait to see how good mine will look now.
Flitz metal polish works really well and there's no chance of leaving scratches on the finish. Takes a couple applications, but in the end it's spotless.
Great helpful info. Im one of those guys showing off my collection with a dirty revolver because i couldnt get off burn marks. Good stuff!!! Thx
Good tip. Don't think of that. What also works is Mothers Mag and Aluminum polish.
Thats what I use. Works better than anything I've used
Mother's is what I always use.
I've watched this channel for a long while, but just today found this vid. Awesome tip, I've scrubbed at those stains in my Ruger GP 100 for a month off and on using my regular solvent and brush, and they're finally gone.
Well done! I like your method. I use a different method that also works. That is, I use Mother's Mag & Aluminum polish on a rag or sometimes with a toothbrush. It cleans the front the cylinder easily, quickly, and perfectly and it also very gently polishes the metal so it's less porous and, over time, it becomes even easier to clean.
Exactly what I do. 👍🏼
I tried this on my S&W 686 using the basic green Scotch-Brite pad and Hoppe's - worked great! I went over it a second time with Butch's Bore Shine (and on the forcing cone) - the gun looks the best it has since it was new! Took all of about ten minutes - great suggestion!
Greetings Marshall - i enjoy your videos. i have found that using stainless steel and aluminum cleaner - the same stuff i use to clean my weber stainless steel outdoor grill - works great and is easy to use to remove the burn ring on my stainless .357 ruger sp-101. just apply it with a paper towel or cloth, q-tips for the chambers, and wipe it off. burn ring and burn residue gone.
Very nice. the 686 I bought the other day was a rental gun at the gun store I got it from and the front of the cylinder is basically black so I'm going to get scrubbin. Great video as always YM!
I was very happy cleaning my 642 with one of those new fangled Tipton "Power Clean" electric brushes. I bought it to clean my Remington 11-87 gas system (it was totally worth the $40 for this job alone). But it sure made quick work of the marks on the 642. Yes, I use some Hoppes on it as well.
Had been trying everything on my 686,, let it soak a few hours in hoppes and used a scotch brite, it came right off. Thanks for the tip.
but with very little pressure,
Pre-soaking sounds like a very good idea! Maybe an ultrasonic cleaner as well?
Thanks for the tip. I have used a brass gun cleaning brush with hoppes #9 and it works pretty good on my Redhawk. The scotchbrite pad looks like it does a better job tho and will try that next time. Also on my blued revolvers I take the cylinder off the gun and soak it with the front end down in a small jar with solvent in it. Breaks most of it loose but its pretty hard to see anyway if the bluing is in good shape.
Great tip... that I watched while I was cleaning the cylinder of a model 60-15 with
Cape Cod polishing cloths. They worked but WOW that took a lot of scrubbing. Gun looks good as new and has a "pleasant vanilla fragrance" now. LOL
Now, THAT's a new one! This is bound to be an advertising campaign eventually: "Leaves guns smelling fresh!"! Something like Ballistol but also like Febreez, you know? Or Ballistol could just come in flavors?
What about immersion cleaning in an ultrasonic cleaner? Has anyone tried that?
Mothers chrome polish cleans the burn rings on my revolvers like nothing else. It's messy and gets into the cylinder chambers, but I then use a bore brush and it also cleans the burn lines inside the cylinder too. Hose it all out with bore blaster and it's ready for light oil and storage. Makes my revolvers look new and unfired. It also is good on the built up carbon on the frame around the forcing cone/barrel.
Thank you for the video. Put a single action six shooter of mine away for an outing and forgot to clean it. it sat for a little while and i pulled it from the my safe to head to the range. Inspected and Saw my cylinder like you show and was like sh*t!!! tried cleaning but to no avail. used your method and it's like new! Thought my pistol was done for. Thank you....
Well dang it! It’s been driving me nuts on my Vaquero! Now I can fix it!
Thanks for the tip!
Gracias! Worked like magic! was wondering how I was gonna get those burn rings off! Sweet thnx from my SW 686 plus!
The M-Pro 7 cleaner works better than Hoppes on my 686. In fact, I was amazed how well it worked. I used to get a build-up of crud around the forcing cone from shooting lead wadcutters and semi-wadcutters that was difficult to remove but the M-Pro 7 just seems to melt it away.
Thanks for the vid upload
I fire lead bullets mostly in my revolver and it gets really dirty. I tried this method with the scotch pad, I used gun scrubber as alternative to Hoppes 9. Burn rings came right off, took about 5 minutes. Cylinder look like new.
Again thanks.
Right on !
I been usin hppes and a rag, just puttin in the time. This is way better. Thanks bro !!!!
I used some jewelry tarnish remover (it's a paste) with a soft rag and it took all the burn rings off completely. there are probably many different methods, this one worked well on stainless. by the way I used hoppe's to clean everything first.
Excellent video I clean a 629 Smith & Wesson 44 Magnum and it turned out beautiful
Great VIDEO YANKEE!!!
I just got a S&W 60 with the
Cylinder Burn marks. Hoppe’s is the BEST.
Man I just ran into this a few days ago with my Redhawk. I used a bronze brush and it worked pretty good but I will definitely give the Scotch pad a try next time. Just found your channel, new subscriber here. Great video.
I knocked off some dullness on my 686 cylinder front with Mothers mag wheel polish and the burn marks come right off with a rag and CLP. Of course, an earlier video of yours inspired me to polish the entire revolver as well.
I totally agree with you. I take the burns off all my revolvers as well. I hate seeing burn marks on Stainless, bright Stainless and nickel revolvers. In addition that Magnum Carry is a real beauty sir.
I bought an air eraser from ebay. Its an airbrush-sized mediablaster. I used baking soda to clean the burn rings from the cylinder and the crud around the forcing cone. it works a charm. I used it on a stainless S&W 686, dont know if it will hurt bluing.
Also good for removing rust and other debris.
I had this trouble for decades. Got some JB bore cleaning compound and an old toothbrush and it cleans the blast-rings like magic!! If you are too impatient, (like me) lightly use a brass brush instead of a toothbrush. Makes the gun look new again. Don't know how the stuff works on a bore. Never tried it there...
I recently shot some dirty Armscor cowboy ammo in my matte finish .44 mag. it smoked and leaded my ports and cylinder! I tried all the solvents -no go ! -Someone said to try a childs pink eraser! Wow simple and it works great with little effort !You can buy 6 for $1.50 !
Thanks to whomever said that! I looked but could not find the comment to thank them !!
Oh my goodness thank you so much!
I appreciate your video and the easy approach you use, thanks! It worked well...thank you!
I have a K22 Masterpiece that has ZERO end shake on the cylinder because I have shot it so much that the cylinder front face is all leaded up. Occasionally I have to clean it off but those lead Eley Match bullets make a mess.
But man is that an accurate gun.
Thanks for loving revolvers Yankee M.
Birchwood casey makes these lead remover patches that rub burn rings right off with no effort.
I tried those. Literally did nothing
@@tuco86x you got to just keep working at it. Apply some good pressure and rub as your rotating the cylinder
Great tip!
My S&W 686P is immaculate other than the cylinder face.
Now it too will shine.
Thank you!
how do you go about it on your 629 performance center?... i just got the 627 pc, so im wondering if the lead remover cloths would work without messing with the matte finish... i normally use mothers polish on my others but.... sure dont want to shine up the matte finish
Yep. It worked. It took a lot of elbow grease and a fair amount of time.
Flitz and a rag worked a lot faster than the Hoppes and Scotch Brite, but I think that it changed the finish on the front of the cylinder from a satin or brushed finish to a highly polished finish. I'll probably stick with the Hoppes/Scotch Brite.
Birchwood Casey lead removal cloths work great!
michael hayes Absolutely does! And little to no scrubbing.
It sure does. Just make sure you wear gloves when using it.
ANYONE WHO WATCHES THIS AND SEES MY REPLY! The BC lead removal cloth is simply AMAZING! I used it on a 1963 Colt Python barrel that looked ABYSMAL! I've never seen a barrel so full of lead and the range I worked at in the '90s didn't always clean the rental guns as the should but THIS THING WAS HORRENDOUS! ( I have before and after pics )
I'm glad I too the advice of my LGS and didn't send it back to the seller.
Took TWO of the cloths to get it clean enough to where it shines like a mirror.
But here ya have it! I swear by the stuff for lead removal. I use Mother's Magnesium Polish as well, for lead, but the BC cloth is awesome.
:)
Yea i just got all that off on my new 686 with a lead cleaning cloth! I also checked out your scratch removal vids! Good stuff!
Thank you a lot sir. But in my place (Italy) we don't have this kind of cleaner. To remove the stubborn burn marks, I use "SMAC brillacciaio" that is a steel's stain remover, and works greatly.
Have a nice day.
Dave.
Nice. Thanks! My GP100 has been afflicted now with those same burn marks for nearly 30 years. Going to be shiny new looking very soon.
@wmd44110 brass brushes do the job, but I have found that over time they leave a heavy brushed look to even satin finishes.
Nice video! I usually use flitz and a dremel buffer which works wonders but requires a very deep clean in order to remove all of the flitz particulates. I love taking my revolvers apart, but there's a limit to what I'm willing to do :p
i use scotchbrite pads on my glass top stove all the time to clean it and never scratches it...make sure it says non scratch on the package when you buy it
so how DO you clean the surface of a 442 or 438 (not blued, but matte finish)?
@opisex Yes, I do clean my bore and I do refinish my gun if it gets scratched. If you clean your gun after each use it is easy to keep it clean. It is when you let it build up that it becomes difficult.
Hoppe's is the stuff. Its what I was taught to clean with and still use it. I think I've had the same jar for almost 5 years now. Lasts forever.
Thanks for the video. I tried with a toothbrush and wire brush could tell a difference but this method made it as if it never had the burns.
Thank ya Yank! Ya showed me something new!! I asked my gun shop if there was anyhting I could do to take those ugly burn marks off the cylinder as I had tried relentlessly with the brush and oil but to no avail. They said there was no way to take that off and the rings would stay that color...... FOREVER!!! I did not believe him so I went on a search and have tried rubbin the heck out of it. I gots the Hoppes! So I cannot wait to go home and clean itl I will do a VR fer that
Thank you, may be your best video, I've been fighting that for awhile. Gun cleaning time.
How would you keep a rossi revolver with black finish ? Please, help me.
I live in a sea region and with high humidity
believe it or not but i do very well with just a simple damp paper towel on my gp100
used it in a pinch one day and figured hell its stainless water won't hurt it a bit, and it works pretty good. odd thing is the forcing cone seems to come clean and the frame around it far easier than the cylinder
I used a lighter grit scotch bright pad, my friends asked if my .44 was brad new. I also used a little powder solvent and a tooth brush, takes longer but it works too. You can can use the tooth brush as many times as you want too.
those scotchbrite pads are acually more abrasive than a brass brush
Not the No scratch Ones
@@captainamericaamerica8090 you are right but they are no scratch, good luck with than unless you are using some abrasive compound
I suspect the white no scratch pads are the way to go. Try a dampened white pad with a little diatomaceous earth. The pad and the de should be softer than the ss. You can check for scratching on a smooth surface on the gun.
Thank you. A scotch brite pad, or what was called a green wheenie in the Navy.Excellent
i have the 629 PC 44 mag like you do, would the scotch brite pad ruin the bead blast finish on it?
i bought my 686 about 14yrs ago and it was used. burns were already on there and i assumed that's just the way it was. other than wiping down while doing regular cleaning i've never worked at getting it off. will this still work after all that time?
would it be bad to use any kind of polishing tool like a dremel tool or other power tool? if not would you recommend any?
thanks Yankee marshal what do u recommend for those hard to get places where Scotch bright won't get to !?🤔🤔🤔
is this just as applicable to a nickel/chrome plated finish? or is a plated finish more prone to scratches?
do you recommend this on Nichol finish? I don't wont too harm the finish on my trooper 3. thanks for responding.
I tried this on a S&W 17-6. Worked great. thanks.
I have an old colt official police. sigle action it hits primers dead center double action won't fire the gun cus it's not hitting the primer dead center alittle dower on primer.. what are your thoughts.
Now that's informative. My .22 Taurus refuses to clean up... Maybe because the ANCIENT .22 Shorts I found in the safe exploded in the cylinder burning the barrel, front cylinder, back cylinder, and around the firing pin. They were so weak I didn't even know the casings were splitting till I felt something hit my cheek 4 rounds into it. I was devastated, my favorite tin can shooter. Can't wait to buy some Hops 9 tomorrow and try it out!
Flitz metal polish and a soft toothbrush makes them go away in a few minutes. Any tips for removing the 38 Spl marks from inside a 357 Mag chamber easily, quickly and safely?
Sweeeet n easy. I always wanted an alternative to lead away! Thx for posting!
Very good guidelines A+ love your anti-scratch experience methods I practice them too after watching your videos. I think you should have a used revolver buying steps video too.
Would having the burn mark tighten the tolerances? thus lees gas bypass? Not sure just asking
Hey I just got a Taurus ultralite .44 mag today and it's titanium, would this method be ok for titanium?
For less scratching use a Scotch-Brite pad that has been used to clean pots/pans like dish washing, it'll still work fine but be less abrasive.
Do you think using sweets 7.62 will harm the revolver in anyway? I tried that and it worked effortlessly.
Go with Kleen Bore, light years ahead of anything and not abrasive. I break the entire gun down after any rounds fired and fully clean and re-lubricate. In so doing this allows the entire cylinder assembly to be taken apart and with the Kleen Bore cloth cut into small sections, with complete rubbing the front end comes out better than new. Phenomenal product.
I use Hoppes for the barrel, as well Kleen Bore. The combination is exceptional.
Me too.
I put a dab of Flitz on end of finger. Stuff wipes right off like magic. No pads or scrubbing needed, definitely the way to go.
Not sure how it would affect a blued finish.
I’ve been using metal polish or compound with a cotton rag for years and it works perfect!
Had to resort to a steel bristle brush on an old 686 that hadn't been cleaned in years. Looks beautiful now.
A metal polish like the ones used to polish tarnished brass and a cotton tshirt works. Flitz or semi chrome work well. I use it on my blued Colt detective special and it doesn’t seem to remove the bluing.
I started using surgical gloves when using any petrol based solvent.Stuff gets in my bloodstream if I don't and gives me a bad headache.The vapors can do it to but I found not nearly as bad when using gloves
Flitz and a beater T-shirt is ALL you need.
I have a bead blasted Smith and Wesson and it's on the side of the cylinder what do I do to get that off without shining it ???
I have been using a brass brush and man it's a pain! They fall apart and get those little brass strands everywhere. Definitely gotta try this! Thanks for the tip, TYM! =)
Any word on how this will effect the titanium alloy cylinder like on the 327? Will it effect the coating that smith puts on those?
I've been (hesitantly) using a stainless steel brush that I acquired, followed by a copper brush. An I screwing up?
Will ballistol work too if I don’t have the hopp?
When I clean mine, just soak the cylinder face with Hoppes and set it aside face up while I clean the rest of the gun.
I also use ultra fine scothbrite pad and VERY gently scrub. Takes literally 2 minutes as opposed to about 10 minutes if you don't presoak.
Any tips on getting rid of burn marks that are around the outside cylinder?
I like the scotch brite idea. Other than hand rubbing with Hoppes and a rag for a blued revolver, do you recommend the scotch brite option? I'm thinking no...
So, what would u do with s blued revolver; with out removing the blueing???
@Lookinformemarbles I have a 686 also and just cleaned it after the gun range. I have scorch marks on the outside of the cylinders , can you tell me how you were able to remove those marks?
I wonder if you polish the face of the cylinder like the rest of the gun, so as to remove the mechanical surface, if the lead remover or a Hoppes soak will work better with lesser abrasives.
@fire1777 I would not recommend a dremel with anything abrasive. I have seen some pretty messed up cylinders from doing that.The cylinder face can start to look wavey.
I had never thought of using one those pads with my Hoppes I am like you and do use my gun. I just hate after having fun at range the cleaning afterwards. Some people say you don't have to clean it every time you go to range. I tell then if that's how you wanna treat your gun that's fine with me but I'm going to take good care of mine because hopefully it will never happen but if someone or something was about to harm my family i want to make sure my gun is good to go at all times. Nice video.