Now, I got here clean, and Renaissance Wax applied. The question becomes how do you clean the carbon off the front of the chamber mouths in a nickel revolver?

Other forums have indicated just do not do it for as along as you are going to shoot the revolver. Then, use fritz or Mother’s Mag very conservatively. Others say do not do it all.

I thought maybe using those green scruff pads I use on blue guns for the same purpose.

Everyone agreed not to use a lead away cloth.

I use flitz and a soft cloth.

I use the green scuff pads (Scotch Bright) on my S/S revolvers with #9. Nickle is much softer so your question remains valid; I don't know.

Just wipe it with an oily cloth - nickel is pretty soft

Thank you all.

JB on a large patch works well for SS. No idea about nickle.

brake clean works good

just to be clear, the oily part could be clp

Easy. Use "gunbrite" by Issos. I've used it for years. Think your gun is clean? Use gunbrite & you'll see how filthy it is. Works on all gun finishes. Great on cylinders.

also do not get Hoppes solvent on the plating it will discolor it

Would it be worthwhile using some fired nickel plated cartridge cases to check the effect of various products on nickel coatings. Similar to plain brass cases there is usually carbon staining on the neck of nickel plated cases after they have been fired so providing a platform for testing the effectiveness of products for removing carbon without harming the nickel coating?
Just a thought.

Any wheel, chrome, or metal polish will work well. Use a corner of a microfiber cloth to apply it. Some polishes work better than others.

Many years ago a gunsmith gave me a product I believe called a "Lead wipe" for a stainless revolver I bought from him. He cautioned me never to use it on a blued gun and it worked fantastic for cleaning up the front of the cylinder on that revolver. I don't know if it would be safe on nickel but has anyone ever heard of it? I've looked with no luck to find another. It came in a zip lock pouch with I believe a yellow label on it.

I have heard of but haven't seen it around or some time.

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Originally posted by carnold724:
Many years ago a gunsmith gave me a product I believe called a "Lead wipe" for a stainless revolver I bought from him. He cautioned me never to use it on a blued gun and it worked fantastic for cleaning up the front of the cylinder on that revolver. I don't know if it would be safe on nickel but has anyone ever heard of it? I've looked with no luck to find another. It came in a zip lock pouch with I believe a yellow label on it.

I used this product at one time, back in the 90's and it worked pretty well. I have not seen it in a store that I can remember lately.

I use Birchwood Casey Lead Remover Polishing Clothes on SS and Blue revolvers. Stuff is awesome. I would be fearful using it on nickel.

I know Birchwood Casey makes another product called Lead Scrubber Hand Wipes. Do not know if they are the same you have used. Those will and do remove nickel.

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Originally posted by hydehunter:
also do not get Hoppes solvent on the plating it will discolor it

Thank you

I use an oily rag and a tooth brush and its never been a problem, Ma not be pretty but it works well enough for a using gun.