I may have asked this before, but that was before ever getting one. I have both the YHM phantom (chrome molly, not take appart) and the stainless mite ( take appart). Any suggestions before I start wearing them both out, like frequency or chems used. Thanks.
Suppressors How best to clean supressors
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Re: How best to clean supressors
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bigbovine</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I may have asked this before, but that was before ever getting one. I have both the YHM phantom (chrome molly, not take appart) and the stainless mite ( take appart). Any suggestions before I start wearing them both out, like frequency or chems used. Thanks. </div></div>
So what is your other account name?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bigbovine</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I may have asked this before, but that was before ever getting one. I have both the YHM phantom (chrome molly, not take appart) and the stainless mite ( take appart). Any suggestions before I start wearing them both out, like frequency or chems used. Thanks. </div></div>
So what is your other account name?
This one only has 1 post.................
Re: How best to clean supressors
I'd ask the manufacturer.
I clean all of my cans according to manufacturer's directions.
Semper Fidelis
I'd ask the manufacturer.
I clean all of my cans according to manufacturer's directions.
Semper Fidelis
Re: How best to clean supressors
It may have been another forum, but I cannot seem to find where I had gotten this info before, and have grown tired of trying. My dialup is painstakingly slow and i just decided to try asking here since this is where i have found the most useful information. I operate under only one name, so that isn't the problem. As far as manufacturers recomendation, I was just seeing what other people do that may be better.
It may have been another forum, but I cannot seem to find where I had gotten this info before, and have grown tired of trying. My dialup is painstakingly slow and i just decided to try asking here since this is where i have found the most useful information. I operate under only one name, so that isn't the problem. As far as manufacturers recomendation, I was just seeing what other people do that may be better.
Re: How best to clean supressors
Check out www.silencertalk.com and go to the forums there.
They have a number of solutions available. But you'll need to match the solutions to the material you are cleaning... i.e. what is good for stainless is NOT good for Aluminum.
Semper Fidelis
Check out www.silencertalk.com and go to the forums there.
They have a number of solutions available. But you'll need to match the solutions to the material you are cleaning... i.e. what is good for stainless is NOT good for Aluminum.
Semper Fidelis
Re: How best to clean supressors
No need to clean the Phantom once but every 1000 rounds and I do mine in an ultrasonic cleaner on low heat for about 20 minutes. does just fine.
take the mite apart and use gun scrubber and a cheap tooth brush.
No need to clean the Phantom once but every 1000 rounds and I do mine in an ultrasonic cleaner on low heat for about 20 minutes. does just fine.
take the mite apart and use gun scrubber and a cheap tooth brush.
Re: How best to clean supressors
Soak overnight in Kroil air dry. This will work on aluminum, steel or stainless.
Soak overnight in Kroil air dry. This will work on aluminum, steel or stainless.
Re: How best to clean supressors
you almost have to clean out a 22 can. They get so much build up your sound will be affected after awhile. I recommend cleaning your 22 can but the others you barely ever have to touch besides occasionally cleaning out the threads.
you almost have to clean out a 22 can. They get so much build up your sound will be affected after awhile. I recommend cleaning your 22 can but the others you barely ever have to touch besides occasionally cleaning out the threads.
Re: How best to clean supressors
brake cleaner?
brake cleaner?
Re: How best to clean supressors
what is this "clean" you speak of?
what is this "clean" you speak of?
Re: How best to clean supressors
On centerfire cans I wouldn't worry too much. On 22 cans, not made of any aluminum, you can use "the dip". 50 Hydrogen Peroxide and 50% vinegar it'll fizz and bubble like alka seltzer. Makes a mild acid, but is toxic/hazmat once the lead joins in. Good chem gloves and a well ventilated area are a very healthy idea. Then dispose at a hazmat site when your storage container is full, or you could find some coyote/rattlesnake dens to pour it into. LOL
On centerfire cans I wouldn't worry too much. On 22 cans, not made of any aluminum, you can use "the dip". 50 Hydrogen Peroxide and 50% vinegar it'll fizz and bubble like alka seltzer. Makes a mild acid, but is toxic/hazmat once the lead joins in. Good chem gloves and a well ventilated area are a very healthy idea. Then dispose at a hazmat site when your storage container is full, or you could find some coyote/rattlesnake dens to pour it into. LOL
Re: How best to clean supressors
marky mark don't clean his can.................
marky mark don't clean his can.................
Re: How best to clean supressors
I was told that the cleaner (commonly used for house hold cleaning) Simple Green does a good job. You might give it a try.
I was told that the cleaner (commonly used for house hold cleaning) Simple Green does a good job. You might give it a try.
Re: How best to clean supressors
Here are a couple of threads that address this question. The Simple Green question is addressed in the second one:
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1662238
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1321238
Here are a couple of threads that address this question. The Simple Green question is addressed in the second one:
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1662238
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1321238
Re: How best to clean supressors
Simple green is very effective
Simple green is very effective
Re: How best to clean supressors
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mavrick10_2000</div><div class="ubbcode-body">On centerfire cans I wouldn't worry too much. On 22 cans, not made of any aluminum, you can use "the dip". 50 Hydrogen Peroxide and 50% vinegar it'll fizz and bubble like alka seltzer. Makes a mild acid, but is toxic/hazmat once the lead joins in. Good chem gloves and a well ventilated area are a very healthy idea. Then dispose at a hazmat site when your storage container is full, or you could find some coyote/rattlesnake dens to pour it into. LOL </div></div>
Big +1
If your internals are stainless steal and can take the "dip" this works awesome, after a couple hours they will just wipe clean with a paper towel, its amazing, give it a try and you wont use any other method.
CJG
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mavrick10_2000</div><div class="ubbcode-body">On centerfire cans I wouldn't worry too much. On 22 cans, not made of any aluminum, you can use "the dip". 50 Hydrogen Peroxide and 50% vinegar it'll fizz and bubble like alka seltzer. Makes a mild acid, but is toxic/hazmat once the lead joins in. Good chem gloves and a well ventilated area are a very healthy idea. Then dispose at a hazmat site when your storage container is full, or you could find some coyote/rattlesnake dens to pour it into. LOL </div></div>
Big +1
If your internals are stainless steal and can take the "dip" this works awesome, after a couple hours they will just wipe clean with a paper towel, its amazing, give it a try and you wont use any other method.
CJG
Re: How best to clean supressors
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mavrick10_2000</div><div class="ubbcode-body">On centerfire cans I wouldn't worry too much. On 22 cans, not made of any aluminum, you can use "the dip". 50 Hydrogen Peroxide and 50% vinegar it'll fizz and bubble like alka seltzer. Makes a mild acid, but is toxic/hazmat once the lead joins in. Good chem gloves and a well ventilated area are a very healthy idea. Then dispose at a hazmat site when your storage container is full, or you could find some coyote/rattlesnake dens to pour it into. LOL </div></div>
You mean 50% Hydrogen peroxide/vinegar? Like you buy at the grocery store? (0.3% HP) or do you mean 50% HP?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mavrick10_2000</div><div class="ubbcode-body">On centerfire cans I wouldn't worry too much. On 22 cans, not made of any aluminum, you can use "the dip". 50 Hydrogen Peroxide and 50% vinegar it'll fizz and bubble like alka seltzer. Makes a mild acid, but is toxic/hazmat once the lead joins in. Good chem gloves and a well ventilated area are a very healthy idea. Then dispose at a hazmat site when your storage container is full, or you could find some coyote/rattlesnake dens to pour it into. LOL </div></div>
You mean 50% Hydrogen peroxide/vinegar? Like you buy at the grocery store? (0.3% HP) or do you mean 50% HP?
