Donuts on my 686 Cylinder

[exfebee]

I get quite frequently "donuts" on the front of my cylinder. Even Hoppies #9 with a toothbrush won't take off. I have heard there is a type of "treated cloth or rag" that is good for removing these donuts. I cannot recall what the name is of this cloth. Could someone please enlighten me on its name. Here is a picture of one that i simply cannot get off. Thanks guys.
Carl

 

[Rickkster]

I still have an old Lead Remover Cloth from Hoppes. It works pretty well. I found this listing on Midway: Tipton Metal Magic Rust and Lead Remover Gun Cleaning Cloth - MidwayUSA

These cloths work fine on Stainless Steel. DO NOT USE on a blued gun.

Rick

 

[Scrapper]

Try Simichrome it only takes a dab on a rag and it will be clean and polished. I use it my 460 XVR.

 

[TSQUARED]

That is normal buildup of carbon etc form firing. I clean off as much as possible with a patch soaked in Hoppes#9 - what remains has never interferred with the operation of the revolver.

 

[Marshal Tom]

Donut removal

I found that Scotchbrite pads will take it off very easily. Just for the record, those are not donuts. Is that cop talk for powder stains of the face of the cylinder.

 

[qballwill]

I also use a lead removing cloth. does the trick everytime and does it very easily.

 

[LDThornton]

I use Nevr-Dull wheel cleaner on stainless steel. Find it at Wal-Mart.

 

[rimfired]

I use a product called "Wipe Away" a treated cloth. Just cut a piece off and it cleans wonderfully. Made by Belltown, LTD, Kent CT.

 

[RychenCop]

leave it...it gives it character.

 

[mikeydio]

Be careful with using anything too abrasive on the face of the cylinder, the exit throats should be kept sharp and uniform, like the crown on your barrel's muzzle since they perform a similar function when the revolver is fired. Damage caused by improper cleaning can degrade accuracy. It hurts nothing to leave the powder fouling on. If you need to clean it, soak the cylinder in a solvent or use Slip 2000's Carbon Killer and wipe it off. Let the chemicals do the work.

Mike

 

[bgrafsr]

I found that Scotchbrite pads will take it off very easily. Just for the record, those are not donuts. Is that cop talk for powder stains of the face of the cylinder.

I never understood why people made fun of us for eating donuts. They never make fun of nurses, electricians, etc., for eating them....
Then again it may have to do with the pot bellies that some officers carry around.

 

[J. Galt]

Be careful with using anything too abrasive on the face of the cylinder, the exit throats should be kept sharp and uniform,...

Excellent point. Lead Away cloth, or any other abrasive, can "dish out" the chamber mouths. I just clean loose carbon off with Hoppe's and don't worry about the discoloration.

 

[bushbanger]

I use the green scotchbrite pads or semichrome

 

[gwnorth]

I just use some Hoppe's and a couple of swipes with a bronze utility brush. That won't get rid of the burn marks (I don't care about those) but makes sure any carbon or fud that may be building up is removed, and a bronze brush certainly isn't going to do any harm to the stainless steel (I use a stiff, short bristle nylon brush on my blued guns).

I don't like the lead-away type clothes and such. Aren't they actually removing metal? I thought that's how they worked, but actually removing a layer of the steel with the carbon marks.

P.S. A regular old pink rubber pencil eraser will also do the trick.

 

[vsorrentino]

leave it...it gives it character.

I second the motion... I would leave it alone for fear of causing more damage (to the surface). Normal wear and tear is NORMAL.

 

[5Wire]

I never understood why people made fun of us for eating donuts. They never make fun of nurses, electricians, etc., for eating them....
Then again it may have to do with the pot bellies that some officers carry around.

A local NH State Trooper's answering machine message: "Staties wear green, locals wear blue, we're out getting doughnuts, that's what cops do."

 

[RetiredRod]

I use Nevr-Dull wheel cleaner on stainless steel. Find it at Wal-Mart.

That's an excellent product for cleaning the powder & lead residue from Stainless revolvers. I buy it at an auto parts store.

I shoot a lot of lead bullets, and Never-Dull is the only product I've found that will easily wipe away the "donuts" as well as all other lead deposits. Those lead "wipe away" cloths just don't work as well for me. And as for #9, it doesn't work at all for removing lead deposits.

 

[cowboy117]

Excellent point. Lead Away cloth, or any other abrasive, can "dish out" the chamber mouths. I just clean loose carbon off with Hoppe's and don't worry about the discoloration.

+1.**********

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

I quit trying to clean of the burn marks years ago-adds character. As far as cops+donuts; don't worry about it, it's a badge of honor, kinda like lawyers+scotch or doctors+scrub nurses

 

[Model39]

Flitz works great, with no abrasives. Great for blue finishes too. I swear by it.