Kak flash can cleaning

[mattbbb14]

Hey guys, first time creating a thread. (Mods please move if inappropriate location).

I have a quick question about how others clean the inside of their flash cans. I use hoppes cleaning solvent and it doesn't make a dent on the carbon buit up inside the flash can. Maybe 200 rounds through. I'm assuming a combination of more solvent/soaking, with the utilization of some brush or tool? Can't find a brush shaped for the inside of a flash can, and was hesitant on using my bronze bore brushes for fear of scratching the finish. Thoughts?

Thanks for the tips.

[Quads]

Why do you want it squeaky clean? If it functions as designed, choot it!

[mattbbb14]

Why do you want it squeaky clean? If it functions as designed, choot it!

I get it. Trust me I do. And I can't imagine any amount of buid up that would interfere with the functionality of the gun. Yes, it's more about looks. Especially since having built the gun, I know how clean and smooth the inside of the can was. It's also not very hidden and easily seen. Agreed its not very important. I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions or experience.

[Parkanzky]

Sonicate it briefly, then soak in something like Ballistol, CLP, acetone, mineral spirits, soapy water, etc. Then sonicate briefly again and you should be able to brush it all off.

[Ol` Joe]

Short of mechanical means (abrasives, Sonics) there is little that you can do about carbon. This is the reason behind the use of product’s like JB paste and Remingtons 40x cleaners
Gun solvents barely touch it, as they are designed mostly to loosen ash and soot, or to cut through copper although there a couple newer ones such as “Carb Out” that are designed specific for that purpose alone. I’ve no experience with them -carbon removers- to make any claims on their effectiveness.

[VIGILANT]

Do not use oven cleaner. It's very effective at removing carbon, BUT it will eat into the aluminum.

[midlandshooter]

Clean it? LOL

Why?

Cleaning suppressors is already silly. But a brake? LOLOLOL

[Parkanzky]

Clean it? LOL

Why?

Cleaning suppressors is already silly. But a brake? LOLOLOL

I have to clean my Octane 9 because it is shared between a pistol and rifle host. When it gets shot with the fixed barrel mount the carbon buildup will prevent the piston from going back in when I want to switch it over to the pistols.

This is making me realize that I could solve all my problems by just ordering another can...

[mr44]

Texaco Textron get a harbor freight sonic with a coupon

[VIGILANT]

Clean it? LOL

Why?

Cleaning suppressors is already silly. But a brake? LOLOLOL

With the Noveske Flaming Pig, KAK and similar clone forward blasting muzzle devices I've read it's important to keep them clean due to carbon buildup internally. The usual recommendation is to clean it every 500-1,000 rounds. If they're not cleaned regularly they become difficult if not almost impossible to disassemble. Articles have claimed the build up can begin to affect accuracy due to the bullet actually making contact with the carbon if it gets bad enough. Several years ago I actually saw a Noveske Flaming Pig that blew apart possibly due to carbon obstruction or metal fatigue. I've been searching the internet trying to find that picture but Noveske probably had it removed. They're typically a casting, not a machined piece of steel.

The picture is not the one that failed, it's just to show how it's made internally.