Suppressor cleaning

SSGBPowell · Post by **SSGBPowell** » Thu May 08, 2014 11:52 am

How would you go about cleaning a .22 can that is sealed, that is not designed to open up?

Thanks,

Brian

Post by **Wyldman** » Thu May 08, 2014 12:04 pm

Is it aluminum or stainless? If stainless, you can use "the dip" method (described in detail in the arfcom suppressor section under the Armory). This does, however have the downside of being highly toxic & difficult to dispose of properly. This method will eat aluminum, if your can has any aluminum components, DON'T DO IT!

The only other alternative is to send the sealed can back to the manufacturer for cleaning & refurbishment. This is why nearly all cans made in the last few years are user servicable, otherwise most people won't buy them.

From the Wyldphone

Post by **son of liberty** » Thu May 08, 2014 8:40 pm

What about ultrasonic cleaners?

I wonder if Wet Tumbling with steel pins , like I do my brass, would work?

SpyderArms · Post by **SpyderArms** » Thu May 08, 2014 8:41 pm

We need to know what suppressor you have. It depends on what it is made of.

Post by **guncrank1** » Thu May 08, 2014 9:41 pm

son of liberty wrote:What about ultrasonic cleaners?

I wonder if Wet Tumbling with steel pins , like I do my brass, would work?

Ultra sonic will remove dirt but not really lead although Hordney makes a cleaning fluid for them.

SSGBPowell · Post by **SSGBPowell** » Wed May 21, 2014 6:19 pm

Just back from a vacation. I have an AAC MK2. I think it is all stainless. It has been a very good pistol. It is just not designed to be opened up.

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