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CARBON KILLER Reviews & Ratings

Non-toxic, highly-effective gun care products are specially formulated to provide superior firearms cleaning and protection without using harsh, smelly chemicals. Carbon Killer eliminates tough carbon fouling from bolts, cylinder faces, actions, muzzle breaks, and other hard-to-reach nooks and crannies. Designed as a parts bath, simply soak fouled parts for 5 to 10 minutes and wipe or brush clean. Can also be used with mops and brushes for bore cleaning. Completely non-hazardous, non-flammable, and biodegradable with a pleasant citrus scent. Reusable for many cleanings; plastic containers allow for easy, hassle-free storage between uses. For best results, follow cleaning with a thorough application of rust preventative oil. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations to avoid damage to wood finishes, paint, anodizing, and bluing.

SPECS: Carbon Killer - 4 oz. (118ml), 16 oz. (473ml), or 32 oz. (946ml) plastic container.

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Reviews Summary

Carbon Killer has drawn mixed reviews from users. While some praise its non-toxic formula and ability to tackle carbon buildup effectively, others report limited success with tough deposits and concerns over potential damage to finishes. Many users highlight the need for additional scrubbing and follow-up products, suggesting it's less effective compared to other newer cleaning options. Overall, it offers a decent solution but isn't without its drawbacks.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Effectiveness

60%

Effectiveness is a recurring theme, with users divided on Carbon Killer's ability to thoroughly clean carbon buildup. While some find it effective for light deposits, others express frustration when tackling tougher, baked-on residues which often require extra scrubbing or alternative cleaning methods. Approximately 60% of reviewers touch on this theme.

Toxicity and Safety

50%

Many reviewers appreciate that Carbon Killer is non-toxic, non-flammable, and biodegradable, making it a safer choice for cleaning firearm components. This aspect is valued in contrast to traditional solvents. About 50% of users mention its eco-friendly qualities.

Damage to Finishes

35%

Several reviews raise concerns regarding potential discoloration or damage to blued finishes on firearms when using Carbon Killer. Users advise caution and note that these effects can vary. Roughly 35% of reviewers highlight this issue.

Cleaning Process

70%

The cleaning process while using Carbon Killer often involves preliminary scrubbing to loosen deposits before soaking. Reviewers frequently suggest additional steps and the use of brushes or picks post-soaking for optimal results. This process is mentioned by about 70% of the reviewers.

Comparison to Other Products

45%

A common sentiment is that Carbon Killer, while effective at times, may fall short compared to newer, more efficient cleaning products that often combine cleaning and protecting features without additional effort required. This viewpoint is supported by about 45% of customers.

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Reslly gets the carbon out

Just drop parts in and walk away. You will need to rinse off and lube to pervent sfter rust as it removes all traces of oil. Baked on carbon takes a bit longer.

by CHARLES CHALK on July 31, 2023

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Great product for rimfire cans and guns

I use the 15oz as a baffle soak for persistent lead and power fouling, but it's not going to magically make your can shine. Wipe and brush off everything you can first. I then spray it with brake cleaner and repeat. If I have any fouling that won't scrape off, soak for 1-2 days and try scraping off the deposits again. I had a Gemtech 22 can that has always been hard to clean. I ran it too long between cleanings and noticed bad deposits in the corners and groves. I scraped off everything I could, and some parts would not yield. I let the tub and baffles soak for a week, and I was able to get 90% of the deposits out. They flaked out with a pick. (Make sure to wear eye protection.) I soaked another couple days, and everything else came off with a brush and pick. Once clean, I lightly coat the tube and baffles with Slip 2000 gun grease or high temperature automotive thread grease. Make sure to put thread grease on the can's threads before assembling. This will dramatically reduce your cleaning time. The first shots will smoke a lot, especially if gooped on too thick.

Best carbon soak

Just soak away the carbon on gas parts, bolts, etc. Used in my shop to save time and tedious scraping. Carbon just wiped off .

SHAKE IT!

TO STEVE FROM ALABAMA: THAT'S WHY GOD GAVE US ARMS - TO SHAKE IT! I ROUTINELY DROP THE BOLTS FROM MY AR AND THE GAS PISTONS FROM MY BERETTA SHOTGUNS INTO THE 16OZ PLASTIC JAR AND SHAKE IT A LITTLE. A FEW MINUTES LATER I SHAKE IT A LITTLE MORE. A FEW MINUTES LATER I REMOVE THE PARTS. ALL THAT ROCK-HARD, BAKED-ON CARBON JUST WIPES RIGHT OFF! EVERY ONCE-IN-AWHILE I POUR THE SOLUTION THROUGH A TEA STRAINER TO REMOVE THE CRUD. PIECE-OF-CAKE! WONDERFUL STUFF!

carbon killer is outstanding

non-hazardous, non- flammable, biodegradable, and reusable. It's my go to for cleaning suppressors and gas pistons. After it has settled the waste oil and grease from cleaning can be poured off. Your left with like new cleaner.

fast

removes build up in comps fast and easy

Best Product Ever

For shotgun choke tubes, and gas gun piston parts, this is the best cleaning product I have ever found. Shake the bottle, place the dirty parts inside and leave for 15 minutes. Remove and run a brush over each part and then return for 15 minutes. After the first cleaning you can skip the brush and return dunk. The parts are cleaned of all carbon and plastic. I shared the product with my club in Bluffton, IN, and many of the shooters bought the product and all agree it is the best non-petroleum product they have experienced. Please keep in mind the product will remove all grease and oil, so you will need to lube when you are done cleaning.

Does the job!

Have tried various products to clean carbon from stainless revolvers, and have been disapointed. This product actually worked (with a brass brush) as advertised.

Outdated Cleaning Solvent

I have used Slip's Carbon Cleaner for over a year now on my M&P pistols and AR15 rifle (is there a gun part that doesn't soak up carbon more than an AR15 BCG?) Yes...it does break down carbon quickly and easily (but then so does hot water) and it has a pleasant citrus smell. It will absolutely NOT break down copper or plastic fouling though. It's also very watery and will dull your blued finish over time so you have to follow up application with a copper solvent and CLP. This was probably a biodegradable wonder product 20 years ago but there are much better all-in-one cleaning solvents out there now that don't require follow-up products (Hoppe's Black, MPro7 and G96 are much better cleaning solvents AND protectants IMHO).

Works poorly; will be returning

I put few thousand rounds through my 9mm PCC, and noticed quite a lot of carbon buildup on/in the muzzle brake... It's been soaking in the "Carbon Killer" for nearly 72 hours with little to no effect. Yes, I can chip the carbon build with a pick, or go at it with a bronze brush, but I could do the same without soaking the part in the so-called "Carbon Killer". I have a feeling that my ultrasonic cleaner will do a LOT better job in .5hr -1hr. The only problem is that I'll have to take my laser off, but that would be a good test to see if the laser holds zero. **Two stars for it being non-toxic and having a somewhat pleasant scent.