How to clean the inside of the bolt carrier? How to you get that caked on carbon from that hard to reach area?
There are a few ways to clean an AR15 bolt carrier group (BCG). One is to simply use brake cleaner and a toothbrush. Another is to use a carbon-removing solvent, such as Gunzilla. And finally, you can also use a parts washer.
No matter which method you choose, be sure to wear gloves and safety glasses and work in a well-ventilated area. Also be sure to thoroughly clean the area where you’re working, as overspray can easily get on other surfaces and create a hazardous situation.
1. Cleaning with brake cleaner and a toothbrush:
- Remove the BCG from the gun.
- Spray brake cleaner onto a clean rag, then wipe down the entire BCG.
- Use a toothbrush to scrub any stubborn areas of carbon build-up.
- Rinse the BCG off with clean water, then dry it with a clean rag.
2. Cleaning with a carbon-removing solvent:
- Remove the BCG from the gun.
- Apply the carbon-removing solvent to a clean rag, then wipe down the entire BCG.
- Use a toothbrush to scrub any stubborn areas of carbon build-up.
- Rinse the BCG off with clean water, then dry it with a clean rag.
3. Cleaning with a parts washer:
- Remove the BCG from the gun.
- Place the BCG in a parts washer filled with cleaning solution.
- Let the BCG soak for the recommended amount of time.
- Remove the BCG from the cleaning solution and rinse it off with clean water.
- Dry the BCG with a clean rag.
Once you’ve cleaned the BCG, it’s a good idea to lubricate it before reassembling the gun. This will help ensure that it functions smoothly and reliably.