Description
Carbon Pro is Breakthrough Clean's answer to the baked-on fouling that regular solvents just smear around. It's a water-based, ammonia-free formula built to break down heavy carbon and lead deposits in the bore and on metal surfaces, using a blend of surfactants and detergents that neutralize corrosive residue before it turns into rust. What sets it apart from a lot of old-school bore cleaners is what it leaves out: no noxious fumes, no eye-watering ammonia smell, and nothing that etches or harms your barrel's steel. That makes it a lot friendlier to use on the kitchen table or a poorly ventilated bench.
What Carbon Pro Does at the Bench
The routine is simple. Spray it on the fouled surface, give it a minute or two to do the work, then run a brush or patch through and wipe it down with a clean cloth. The 16oz pump bottle is the sweet spot for anyone who cleans regularly, since it lasts a while and the trigger spray lets you put the solvent exactly where you want it instead of soaking everything around it. After heavy range days or a long season of shooting, it's the stuff you reach for when a normal wipe-down isn't cutting it anymore.
Why the Water-Based Formula Matters
Because it's water-based with low vapor pressure, Carbon Pro won't freeze up on you when it's stashed in a range bag over the winter, and it plays nice paired with a good lubricant like Battle Born oil to finish the job. Once the carbon is gone and the metal is dry, a light coat of oil puts you right back in business.
More Than Just a Gun Cleaner
While it earns its keep on handguns, rifles, and shotguns, Carbon Pro isn't a one-trick product. The same degreasing muscle works on automotive, marine, aircraft, and motorcycle parts, so the bottle tends to migrate out to the garage more often than you'd expect. It's a genuinely versatile cleaner that happens to be really good at the gun stuff.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Breakthrough Clean Technologies
- Model: Carbon Pro
- Product Type: Bore Cleaner / Heavy Carbon Remover
- Manufacturer Part Number: BTCPRO-16OZ
- UPC: 850016746405
- Volume: 16 oz
- Formula: Water-based, ammonia-free solvent
- Dispenser: Pump / trigger spray bottle
- Color: Clear
- Odor: Virtually odorless, no noxious fumes
- Removes: Heavy carbon and lead deposits
- Freeze Resistant: Yes, low vapor pressure
- Applications: Firearms, automotive, marine, aircraft, motorcycle
What’s Included
- One 16oz Carbon Pro Heavy Carbon Remover trigger spray bottle
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Carbon Pro damage my barrel or bluing?
No. The formula is built to neutralize corrosive residue and lift carbon without etching or harming the steel surface of your barrel. It's a water-based, ammonia-free cleaner, so it skips the harsh chemistry that worries a lot of folks about their finishes.
How do I use the Carbon Pro heavy carbon remover?
Spray it onto the fouled surface and let it sit for one to two minutes so it can break down the buildup. Then run a brush or patch through, wipe the surface clean with a cloth, and follow up with a quality lubricant. For stubborn fouling you can repeat the process.
Does Carbon Pro leave any protection behind, or do I still need oil?
It temporarily protects against rust and corrosion while it's working, but it's a cleaner and degreaser at heart, not a long-term lubricant. Once the bore is clean and dry, put a light coat of oil on the metal to protect it and keep the action running smooth.
Can I use Carbon Pro on things other than firearms?
Yes. The same degreasing power that clears carbon out of a bore also works on automotive, marine, aircraft, and motorcycle parts. It ends up being a handy all-purpose cleaner to keep around the shop.




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