Cleaning stainless steel revolvers !!??

[Hokkmike]

Fired my Ruger SP101 a couple of times. I always clean it after shooting. The face of the cylinders have a stubborn black residue from the powder ignition.

I have scrubbed them with Hoppes #9, wiped them dry, finished with Rem oil, and wiped lightly. I also use CLP when I have it.

For the most part the powder residue stains still show.

Is there ANYTHING that will effectively brighten this surface?

The rest of the gun cleans up fine.

[lemko]

Fired my Ruger SP101 a couple of times. I always clean it after shooting. The face of the cylinders have a stubborn black residue from the powder ignition.

I have scrubbed them with Hoppes #9, wiped them dry, finished with Rem oil, and wiped lightly. I also use CLP when I have it.

For the most part the powder residue stains still show.

Is there ANYTHING that will effectively brighten this surface?

The rest of the gun cleans up fine.

I have used a product called Flitz to sucessfully remove this residue. Use it sparingly as to not get the cylinder or barrel gunked up. Flitz comes in a silver tube and costs about $10. It's light blue in color and acts as a very fine metal polish. I put a tiny bit of it on a cleaning patch and the residue stains come off with a little effort.

[Steve in PA]

Lead Away cloth. A few wipes, and the cylinder for my SS SRH is just like new.

Before


A few wipes


After


Just like new

[paptini]

Mother's mag wheel polish. Can be found at any auto parts store.

[Dave_n]

Lead Away cloth. A few wipes, and the cylinder for my SS SRH is just like new.

Before


A few wipes


After


Just like new

I agree with Steve. Lead-Away works BUT DO NOT USE IT ON A BLUED GUN (caps are deliberate). Equally, a bronze toothbrush and Ed's Red works wonders, or can use a copper chore boy. Dave_n

[pacpiper]

Scotchbrite pad and Hoppes.

or

Flitz and low speed dremel buffer.

They can be very stubborn and you do need to work a bit harder to get them out but patience will prevail.

[bripro]

You have already been given good advice but I'll offer my input as well. I bought a bottle of Wallys Stainless Steel Cleaner at a gunshow for four dollars. With only a few drops and minimal brushing it made my SP101 look like new. Look it up on the internet, its definately worth it

[Hokkmike]

Very good responses which I appreciate. Thanks guys....

[ar15jules]

I use the cloth as described by Steve. Flitz is a fantastic product that every gun owner should have. It has many other uses as well. I also use a product called RB-17 on stainless cylinders. I don't know if it is available anymore, but is a great ammonia based cleaner.
Jules

[savagemod11]

I also use the mothers mag wheel polish, was like 5 bucks at autozone, can get it at wally world etc. Works wonders and powder burns come off with limited effort.