Alternative to BoreTech C4?

[JustMissedIt]

I’ve used C4 for awhile now with great results. But, it’s impossible to find in stock anywhere except direct from BoreTech. I know it’s the world we live in now, but their shipping is more than the solvent cost. Looking for something else at this point.

 

[Evintos]

CLR Calcium Lime Rust or KG Products KG-1.

 

[rijndael]

Use CLR at your own risk. It works great for some and it etches stuff for others.

 

[Lost_Phil]

My buddy that is an engine builder, is also an Amsoil distributor, gave me their firearms cleaner and lubricant for charismas a few years back when they first offered it. Since then, it is all I pretty much use now. They are full synthetic and contain no ammonia and work just as well as the Bortech Cleaner and Oil IMO.

 

[celltech]

CLR for anything not blued...eats carbon like a fat girl on a cake...

 

[rustyinbend]

I’ve used C4 for awhile now with great results. But, it’s impossible to find in stock anywhere except direct from BoreTech. I know it’s the world we live in now, but their shipping is more than the solvent cost. Looking for something else at this point.

Did a quick Google search and see it's in stock all over the Internet (Creedmoor, Midway, etc.). Why switch what works. This stuff is the best carbon remover on the market.

 

[redneckbmxer24]

Nothing compares to C4 for removing carbon. Their shipping isn’t cheap but it’s a good reason to stock up on other stuff. Eliminator is awesome for copper and all around bore solvent, the jags and brushes are the best their is, their rods and bore guides are the shit, and their case cleaner is the best thing ever if you load and wet tumble.

I’d also be willing to bet they have a decent sale this weekend.

 

[redneckbmxer24]

Use CLR at your own risk. It works great for some and it etches stuff for others.

Yep, I’ve turned quite a few brakes and stuff a weird copperish color with it. Yeah it eats the carbon off but it makes your stuff look like shit. Leave house cleaners to cleaning houses.

 

[db2000]

Did a quick Google search and see it's in stock all over the Internet (Creedmoor, Midway, etc.). Why switch what works. This stuff is the best carbon remover on the market.

It’s on sale on their website

 

[Baron23]

This stuff is the best carbon remover on the market.

I agree completely. Great stuff. As is their copper remover.

I also have Patch Out and its good...but I think BoreTech is better...more effective.

 

[Baron23]

’ve turned quite a few brakes and stuff a weird copperish color with it.

haha...Area 419 cautions against it as it will turn their brakes/adapters "pink"

I suppose copper color would be a bit of an improvement over pink.

But, it takes a tough man to shoot a pink muzzle brake! LOL

 

[JustMissedIt]

Yeah. I agree. Boretech stuff is the best. I own their rods, brushes, bore guide, Eliminator, etc. Also, if you click on the Creedmoor Sports and Midway links and actually go to their websites……from Google…. it’s out of stock. I’ll get it directly from them. No worries. If nothing else works as good, I’ll stick with it. Forgot about the Black Friday deals.

 

[hlee]

By a lot. It reduces the overall shipping cost.

 

[Jrb572]

maybe I’m mistake. But couldn’t you buy it by the gallon at one time ?

 

[hlee]

maybe I’m mistake. But couldn’t you buy it by the gallon at one time ?

4 oz or 16oz bottle. Yes, you can buy by the gallon, but that would be 8x16oz bottles…

 

[CamoWhamo]

The only product that I have found to work as well as the Boretech C4 is Slip 2000.

C4 and Slip 2000 are both a citric based solvent. Most everything else that i know is hydrocarbon based.

Carbon Killer

Carbon Killer removes carbon, grease, and lead on contact. I also makes plastic fouling easy to remove by breaking down the bond between the plastic and metal. It is an aggressive cleaner designed to make cleaning easy for even extremely dirty and neglected parts. • Cuts through baked on carbon...

slip2000.com

 

[Jrb572]

4 oz or 16oz bottle. Yes, you can buy by the gallon, but that would be 8x16oz bottles…

i thought I remember seeing it in a gallon jug somewhere. I’m probably wrong

 

[ormandj]

It’s the best, just buy a few 16oz bottles at once.