Suppressors Use of ultrasonic cleaners for suppressors

[beenjammin]

I have read that ultrasonics do not work well with hydrocarbon based solvents, but have any of you guys used it for cleaning your aluminum parts from your suppressors?

it was suggested that an agent with equal parts: Kerosene, acetone, auto transmission fluid, mineral spirits be used which is obviouly hydrocarbon based. I thought about trying it anyway.

 

[dragoon]

Re: Use of ultrasonic cleaners for suppressors

There's been some talk , that the ultrasonic vibrations might work-harden aluminum suppressors , and cause failure through stress-cracks . It could void the warranty on some brands ...

 

[ScottACousino]

Re: Use of ultrasonic cleaners for suppressors

Do not use an ultrasonic on aluminum anything.

I pitted, removed the anodizing on one of my M16 uppers, probably overdid it on time/heat, but I wouldn't put anything aluminum worth any value in my Crest again, it tore it up.

On a side note, I use 50/50 water and crystal simple green in mine, do all the internals for the MP5's, M16's, 1919 etc.

 

[GaryinCC]

Re: Use of ultrasonic cleaners for suppressors

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Scott A Cousino</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Do not use an ultrasonic on aluminum anything.

I pitted, removed the anodizing on one of my M16 uppers, probably overdid it on time/heat, but I wouldn't put anything aluminum worth any value in my Crest again, it tore it up.

On a side note, I use 50/50 water and crystal simple green in mine, do all the internals for the MP5's, M16's, 1919 etc. </div></div>


never put aluminum in a ultrasonic cleaner.....bad things happen....you can come back to find what ever you put in there in pieces.....

 

[zenbiker]

Re: Use of ultrasonic cleaners for suppressors

I use ultrasonics with Greased Lightning to strip anodizing on aluminum parts for refinishing; be careful with anything special in there.

If you're looking to clean carbon out of suppressors or off of bolts or carriers, this is the ticket right here , just be sure to read the instructions carefully and dry/lube properly after using.

BTW, the Slip 2000 oil is the best I've ever used.