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Carbon buildup on tac light - UPDATE w/ pics
Posted on 6/1/16 at 11:15 am
Posted on 6/1/16 at 11:15 am
I've got some carbon buildup on my TLR-1s and can't seem to remove it. I tried regular gun solvent but it just doesn't seem to work. Anyone have any experience with this?
This post was edited on 6/2/16 at 7:09 pm
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Posted on 6/1/16 at 12:06 pm to upgrayedd
Do you have it mounted to one of these:
Posted on 6/1/16 at 12:07 pm to upgrayedd
On the lens or on the side? I use a Q-tip squirted with Windex to clean the lens on my X2L.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 12:16 pm to Propagandalf
No. Glock 17
Posted on 6/1/16 at 12:16 pm to TU Rob
On the lens. Just can't seem to remove it.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 12:21 pm to upgrayedd
Try a pencil eraser.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 12:50 pm to upgrayedd
quote:
On the lens
Fine grain sandpaper takes it off. Rub gently then hit it with a polish.
ETA: Applying wax to your lens helps with removing it. Wax the lens then after every shooting wipe it down. Wax keeps the carbon from sticking, but you have to apply regularly
This post was edited on 6/1/16 at 12:52 pm
Posted on 6/1/16 at 12:51 pm to kengel2
Never would have thought about a pencil eraser, just tried it on my tac light with heavy stuck on buildup. Worked better than anything I've ever tried.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 12:53 pm to rusty547
Never tried a pencil eraser either. Will have to give it a try
Posted on 6/1/16 at 3:51 pm to upgrayedd
White toothpaste gets it cleaned up like new. And smells minty fresh!
Posted on 6/1/16 at 5:00 pm to upgrayedd
FYI. If you are going to be shooting a bunch in daylight (i.e. a training course) but don't want to remove the light, rub some vaseline or gun grease on the lens before you shoot. You can wipe it off after and no carbon on the lens.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 5:46 pm to jbgleason
I use fireclean.
A little drop and use a cloth with a little elbow grease.
A little drop and use a cloth with a little elbow grease.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 5:56 pm to jbgleason
quote:
FYI. If you are going to be shooting a bunch in daylight (i.e. a training course) but don't want to remove the light, rub some vaseline or gun grease on the lens before you shoot. You can wipe it off after and no carbon on the lens.
Yeah...this works well.
I apply a little gun oil on mine every time I oil it so when I get ready to shoot I don't have to worry about it.
Posted on 6/2/16 at 7:13 pm to upgrayedd
Well the OB baws delivered again. Went with the eraser method.
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Best 48 cents I ever spent.
This place always delivers
Posted on 6/2/16 at 7:47 pm to upgrayedd
silver polish works like a charm.
Posted on 6/2/16 at 8:42 pm to upgrayedd
just a normal pencil eraser?
Posted on 6/2/16 at 8:51 pm to Drank
Yep. Bought one of the large ones (1" x 2")
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