How to clean a titanium cylinder

[kasel]

Can anyone tell me how to clean off the black markings on the side of my titanium 329pd cylinder up near the front. They appeard after firing the gun for the first time and are only getting worse. I have tried many products with no results......................................................................................................I finally found a cure for getting it clean, liqiud Brasso rubbed on with a fine-finishing steelwool pad. Now it looks new again....I now need to find a coating of some kind that I can apply to keep the black markings from coming back after I fire the gun again, any suggestions would be greatfully appreciated.

 

[kasel]

Can anyone tell me how to clean off the black markings on the side of my titanium 329pd cylinder up near the front. They appeard after firing the gun for the first time and are only getting worse. I have tried many products with no results......................................................................................................I finally found a cure for getting it clean, liqiud Brasso rubbed on with a fine-finishing steelwool pad. Now it looks new again....I now need to find a coating of some kind that I can apply to keep the black markings from coming back after I fire the gun again, any suggestions would be greatfully appreciated.

 

[Joni_Lynn]

If it's carbon this will take it off.
http://slip2000.com/carbonkiller.html
Otherwise maybe you could trade it to al gore for carbon credits. (just kidding)
I'd suggest that you call S&W and/or Slip2000 and inquire as to using this stuff on the Ti cylinder before doing so.

 

[allglock]

I used to use Noxon. It really worked!
http://housewares.hardwarestore.com/35-176-metal-polish...l-polish-145359.aspx

 

[festus1]

The best fix I have found is to have your Ti cylinders coated with Birdsong Black T. That will solve sticking and cleaning. After shooting 500 or so rounds cleaning consists of running an oily patch or 2 thru the chambers. If it is really dirty I soak it in Cylinder and Slide dunk it. Never use a brass brush on the coating. Cost was about $20 or so.

 

[Mike34]

Originally posted by Joni_Lynn:
If it's carbon this will take it off.
http://slip2000.com/carbonkiller.html
Otherwise maybe you could trade it to al gore for carbon credits. (just kidding)
I'd suggest that you call S&W and/or Slip2000 and inquire as to using this stuff on the Ti cylinder before doing so.

Joni, any problems with carbonkiller on blued finish ??

 

[Joni_Lynn]

Not that I've noticed.

 

[pps]

I've used carbon killer on my 340pd cylinder and have had no issues.

I have also used...gasp...hoppes #9 and a brass brush (before reading the manual..blush) and have not had any of the dreaded problems with the cylinder face eroding. I no longer do this.

 

[HEADKNOCKER]

When I cleaned my 342Ti after it's first shooting I used Hoppes#9 & a Plastic bore brush also used that patch to wipe the carbon burns off the gun elsewere, Well anyway the Hoppes left alot of burn marks etc even after scrubbing with a tooth brush..
I then used some Birchwood Caseys Bore Scrubber & to my delight all but a small amount of the burn rings on the cylinder & all on the frame & topstrap came off with little effort just with a tooth brush & a wet patch & Q-Tip..
The Bore Scubber is a Copper & Nitro Fouling remover, Good Stuff, I won't even waste my Time with the Hoppes next time..
It also removed all the burn marks from the outside of the cylinder with little trouble..
It didn't melt the paint/finish that the newer Smiths have on them..
I've never seen the Slip2000 Carbon Killer & have looked for it at gunshows etc.
I have a buddy with a Compensated SIG Sauer P220 ST/Sport that's looking for an easy way to remove all the crud that gets cooked on the comp
Also looks like it would be good for AR-15 Bolts
Gary/Hk

 

[f2]

Any update on using SLiP 2000 Carbon Killer on a titanium cylinder? I'm thinking of trying it on my 342Ti.
<span class="ev_code_WHITE">zzz</span>

 

[Dale53]

I have no experience with Titanium.

However, those spots also appear on my stainless 625's (in fact, all centerfire revolvers that I shoot). I have had really good luck cleaning that with Ed's Red (Ed Harris' home brew powder solvent). It works very well - requires just a bit of rubbing with a cleaning patch.

You might want to check with Smith before using exotic stuff to clean titanium.

Dale53

 

[motor]

This has come up before, I prefer to just leave the marks be(as do others). I shoot a lot, the gun shows it.

Dont ruin the factory Ti finish, it will start a corrosion like a cavity in a tooth.

 

[f2]

I e-mailed SKS Marketing / SLiP2000, and asked if their SLiP 2K Carbon Killer had abrasives in it - reply below. I've dealt with the folks at SLiP 2000 / SKS Marketing and regularly use their gun lube on my semi-auto pistols and ARs. Great bunch of folks to deal with.

my e-mail:

Greetings. I just ordered some SLiP2000 Carbone Killer (Order Number : 123245). Can you tell me if it has any abrasives? I want to use it for my Smith & Wesson Model 342Ti J frame revolver, on the titanium cylinder. Anyway, I heard Smith & Wesson recommends against a solvent with any abrasives as it takes away from the protective layer on the titanium cylinder.

reply:

Re: SLiP2000 Carbon Killer on a titanium cylinder
Sunday, July 20, 2008 10:17 PM
From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]

Thank you for your order. No there are no abrasives in our Carbon Killer. If you in fact use our Slip 2000 Gun Lube on the cylinder, you will see that carbon and lead do not want to stick as well. we will send you a sample along with your order. I shoot This revolver as well. Enjoy

Slip 2000