Suppressor Cleaning

[Pungo]

Just put a Velos LBP for our scar 16s and a Dead Air Ghost M for our fnx45/g17/19 in jail for the next 7mo. Hoping it makes the scar a little less uncomfortable to shoot. Might need to look into something for my M4 and sam7 down the road.

These will be our first suppressors and I've heard/seen people dunk them in a solution to clean. Anyone have any tips on how to keep them operating proficiently? Listed exact models in case there are specific cleaning methods per suppression/baffle type.

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[Bill Siegle]

Ultra sonic cleaners work well. I've also had great luck with a new cleaner called Breakthrough that works wonders! I sacrificed an old Nalgene bottle and simply soak the parts for a bit and brush clean. The stuff works well enough that after a few weeks soaking, I was able to restore an old sealed 22lr can

 

[Pungo]

Had to lookup what a Nalgene was. Looks like a great soak bin! Appreciate the recommendation, will pickup some breakthrough

 

[TTSX]

"the dip" if I recall, is equal parts hydrogen peroxide and vinegar. Supposed to do a real good job of cleaning suppressors but leaves behind a highly toxic lead precipitate in the solution. And it may or may not be safe on aluminum or titanium. Go poke around the Internet on the dip and you'll get better/more complete info

 

[solv3nt]

"the dip" if I recall, is equal parts hydrogen peroxide and vinegar. Supposed to do a real good job of cleaning suppressors but leaves behind a highly toxic lead precipitate in the solution. And it may or may not be safe on aluminum or titanium. Go poke around the Internet on the dip and you'll get better/more complete info

Second the extremely toxic part. Also it tastes sweet too.

 

[TTSX]

Second the extremely toxic part. Also it tastes sweet too.

I don't think you were supposed to drink it... is that why the calculations this morning were off???

 

[solv3nt]

I don't think you were supposed to drink it... is that why the calculations this morning were off???

Pre-Coffee. Well yeah, you're not supposed to drink it, but those that have and died mentioned it tastes sweet

 

[rob1516]

Ultrasonic can etch the finish off your car if it is left in too long, so be careful.

The new Breakfree cleaner is freaking amazing!

 

[Pungo]

Picked up a vat of breakthrough alongside a plastic 32oz bottle to soak it in. Doubt I'll need to use it for awhile but I always like to be prepared.

 

[kmk1012]

I have an all aluminum 22lr suppressor that is serviceable and a non serviceable 30 cal full auto rated can. The aluminum takes a bit of elbow grease to clean, I normally SOAK the thing with a penetrating oil like WD or Breakfree and fire a mag through it to force the oil into the nooks and crannies for an overnight soak. The 30 cal, I just give the kids a bunch of fmj range ammo (308) and tell them to get it good and hot, that's all that one takes.

 

[1BoredGuy]

Ultra sonic cleaner with Simple Green extreme aircraft cleaner works fine for me. Dilute with water. Set max temp and run a couple of cycles.

 

[lucusloc]

I don't think you were supposed to drink it... is that why the calculations this morning were off???

Lead acetate, or Sugar of Lead as the Romans used to call it. They would sweeten their wine with it. That went about as well as you would expect.

 

[Pungo]

This is probably when the Romans came up with the phrase "mulgere hircum".

 

[TTSX]

Being a Roman sounds like a wild time