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I’ve ran the stainless steal Sparrow core and half tubes in a Frankford armory rotary tumbler with 3 changes of Hot water and Dawn for 6 total hours and it was perfectly clean. I did remove the O-rings from the mono core.

Just HOT BOILING WATER. Fill a large pot and get a raging boil of the water. Ya don't need vinegar or anything. Just boiling water. Use a metal coat hanger as a parts hanger to suspend the parts in the water so it isn't touching the bottom and let it boil for several minutes. Maybe 10 to 15 minutes or so. When finished remove the parts and blow out the moisture and dry it. The parts will be hot enough that it will dry very quickly. Then you oil everything to protect the parts from rusting, and you're done. In the Military we used to use submerging heaters in metal trash cans full of water to boil it. We hung all the M-16/M4 parts in the water and they became super clean super fast without all the scrubbing and rubbing. Even the barrels went into the boiling water.

Guys just a side note that will help is use the cleaner called CLR instead of old purple power that crap will eat paint off a car. CLR degreaser 50/50 with water in ultra sonic cleaner and you will thank me.

I work in the chemistry field, I cannot stress this enough. DO NOT USE THE DIP! Lead acetate is extremely dangerous and is extremely hard to properly dispose of. Lead is typically introduced through ingestion/inhalation, the exception is lead acetate which will go straight into your bloodstream from skin contact. It's a horrible idea, just please use any other method.

Hopps number 9, just because it smells Great. Love it Bever

That was a great video thank you alot of information

I use the same wet tumbler shown in the vid for the steel baffles and pistons from my Octanes, as well as the half tubes from my Sparrow. Works great. Oh, and I don't throw in the outer tubes. The inside of the tubes easily wipe clean with a little help from a nylon brush. No need to risk damaging their finish.

I’m only about 60 days away from getting my first can approved. Have several rolling in over the summer. Really appreciate these cleaning videos, Chase. I’ll be an expert on cleaning now!

Very impressive presentation 👍

You didn’t cover suppressors that are sealed. I have an Omega 9K. What is the recommended cleaning method for a sealed can? How do you know when it has been sufficiently cleaned?

Seems like the parts running with the outer tube would abrade ,,the outer tube finish (dry tumble)

@ 20:59 I saw what I was looking for. How to get the baffles that are stuck together apart without damaging them! And I couldn't believe I hadn't thought of it.🙄 Good video!

I almost thought he would never allow beaver a chance to speak😂🤣. Once he said he doesn’t like to clean things I totally tuned him out while saying well I don’t want to listen to you. Lets hear from the guy who does.

Such a good video... but so poorly executed - why are there no close ups of the results? before/after? A video like this is really necessary --- but there's not even any commentary about which route is the best to use?

I sometimes have trouble separating the baffles. Do you recommend placing grease or anti-seize on the rims where the baffles snap together and on the threads, etc? Are there some that are less likely to burn off or create a lot of smoke when hot?

Ultrasonics do a fantastic job. You still need a little touch up on some parts but they save TONS of time.

What do you suggest for a Harvester .30? I'm wondering about putting it in my RCBS sonic cleaner.

Instead of dawn - which has ingredients to foam - use dish washer soap. Its designed not to foam and be more concentrated than dawn. Means you use less, and no foam to deal with!

Lead Acetate was used in Grecian Formula hair dye for men until 2018!

I ultrasonic my 22 baffles for quite a while to remove all the carbon. Then I soak in hoppes #9 taking out once a day to scrub a bit. By day three there is no more lead. And they were CAKED. Probably could have made a couple 12 gauge slugs with all the lead.

I stand my firearm muzzle device down in a container of carbon killer, ultra sonic for the cans. Thanks for the info. on the various methods.

What about soaking in Hoppes #9 for a steel or Aluminum suppressor?

I have an Omega 36M. I use it on 9mm handguns, plus 5.56, and 308 rifles. What do you recommend for cleaning? Thanks!

I own the Hybrid46, Omega36m, Omega 300, Switchback and 2 Evo's. I have a full size ultra sonic cleaner (space for a complete m4) with plastic baskets if I were going to clean them I planned on using aircraft grade "simple green". I thought the cleaner I selected and this ultra sonic cleaner would greatly limit the damage or wear to my cans. Is my thought process correct? Luv SiCo products I'll be adding a couple Chimera's and Salvo's to the collection, I also have 6 of the SiCo charging handles.

Question: can i use my ultrasonic cleaner with simple green to clean my KAC Mk.23 suppressor, without it removing the suppressor's finish?

Have you tried Hoppes #9 and or Kroil on the aluminum?

Soooo, regarding the use of the “ultra-sonic” tank, and aluminum..? Is it the sonic waves that are doing the damage to threads & sharp edges..? And not so much the cleaner(s) themselves..? Great video, Thank you.

Well, leave it to Beaver.🤣 Sorry, I couldn't resist.

I have found that coating the internals with Silicone oil when clean, it makes it easier to clean as the carbon and lead does not stick as well

I'm waiting on a backordered Velos lbp in 556 through silencershop. do you guys have a guesstimation on when you will get it restocked?

I have a q erector 9 and I was wondering is soda blasting would work

Bought a utra sound thingy that is suppose to remove toxsions from your body through your feet fo 14.00 i put in a small enough tub to fit all the dirty suppresors and sit it out side with cpl and water less than an hour later all carbon and lead is gone.

Just bought my first tube a sparrow and i was hoping the dry tumbler worked but figured it wouldn't. I can say my smaller hornady sonic cleaner is a disappointment and nearly an electric noise making device in comparison to the larger style Lymans etc. Gonna dip cores and use a drill/12g brush and an old cleaning rod for the outer tube

On the 300 Omega, what are the shims used for?

Would the dip be okay for a hardened stainless rifle suppressor (sealed can)?

Try Lucas gun metal polish!

how yall feel about 22 supressor thats rated for 5.7 also, shoot some 5.7 through it, would the higher pressure help break off some of that 22lr lead?

I have the Silencerco Hybrid 46M, I use it on everything from .22lr to .308 and 9mm. What do you suggest using to clean it?

I have a Saker 762 that is welded so obviously I can't remove the baffle stack, just the end caps. What's the best way to clean it, do I just put the can in the Ultrasonic cleaner with the caps off?

Will that setup (switch back) with the blast chamber and four stacked baffle design hold up well with a 12.5" 5.56????? Using at least stainless steel....

My second Omega 300. Serial number is barely legible. Brand new

At the end when you were summing things up you didn't even mention the ultrasonic. It looked like the best method to me.

Wow, really

Nice Panerai!

I wonder how ceramic media would have worked in the dry tumbler?

Purple power has lye in it (sodium hydroxide) which smuts & pits aluminum. Use one like simple green extreme (not normal simple green). Also because the cleaners are more basic, if you use the heater in the ultrasonic you need to start with a way weaker mixture (start with 1/4 strength) if using heat. Three things to play with (one at a time) with ultrasonic: stronger concentration, hotter solution, longer run. Learned this from some of the better classic carburetor restorers in the US.

I think Beaver's shirt shrank overnight 😂

Wait, did I miss the results from the Soda Blasting??

The dry tumble did not surprise me, as Beaver said it's not what a dry tumbler is made for. I have tried several kinds of stuff in dry tumblers and it really is only to polish not clean. Good video Beaver needs to lighten up a little or is he just not used to being videoed.

Can I just throw my DeadAir Sandman and my SilencerCo 36m in the ultrasonic cleaner??

Expansion tube won't come out, please help

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I love my cgs Al hydra but it’s a fckn nightmare to clean

Tell me how to clean my RC2

Beaver, smile

I have heard that “The Dip”will destroy aluminum.

I have found CLR to do the job the best. I have been using CLR on all my cans and they are all like new. But its no secret that it takes time. I also found an even better way to minimize the work cleaning cans by putting a light coat of froglube paste on the baffles and piston and any part exposed to carbon. when froglubed it will just wipe of easily. I would use non of the examples here because it damages the cans

*ultra sonic and CLR*

It's amazing how much they charge for one of these. the cost to make them is so low that you would crap your pants if you knew. i will say that if they sold any one of these for 100.00 usd, they would make a good profit. i used to work for one of these companies.

So how do I clean my cans? Seems like you were less than thrilled with the results of every one of those tests.

I call my Sparrow "911" because it's so loud, the cops are on their way.

Beaver hates his life ORRRRR just hates blue shirt guy 🤣🤷‍♂️

I just dump the leftovers from my ultrasonic cleaning in the local creek. lol (No, Not really. Seriously, I would never do that. I dont.)

Bro why is this 1 hour long lmfao

Basically called beaver his house baitch jk

Turn off the "music" (i do not remember anything you said ) !

Hop-ees, not Hops.

So the guy is saying dont use the chemical that breaks down the lead. It apears to me the lead IS NOT the problem. The problem is the contamination of the people and enviroment is the chemical.

eye protection on ? oops.

Naw break clean

Dude in the tan shirt shouldn’t have been used in the video. Just yes and no answers. He also looks depressed.

Why is it so hard to just film a short video on how to clean each suppressor? I have an Omega 36m and it’s like pulling fuckin teeth to find a video on how to clean the damn thing. Other than “buy an ultrasonic.”

Guys your video shows shouldn’t use chemistry. No safety glasses over your eyes going in the dip. You tip them up taking the parts out of the dip. Come on.

Wasted an hour watching this “experiment “ with no real best solutions given. The title is very misleading

You guys make this too complicated, I own a bunch of your suppressors and cleaning is simple: If you have a take apart can, remove the baffles/mono core If the baffles are stainless, put them in the dip for a few hours Remove them and after they dry, then scrape off anything left on them with a brass or other non-scratching tool. If you are OCD, then soda blast them to perfection. Wear protective gloves and don't get a single drop of the dip on you while removing the baffles from the dip, as it is lead acetate and absorbs right through the skin. You can reuse the dip a couple times, but once you figure its used up, let it totally evaporate in a safe well ventilated place where it won't get spilled, and you'll be left with relatively harmless dry lead oxide. You can mix in epsom salts too if you want to try and precipitate out the lead to make the mixture safer while it's evaporating, but I sill wouldn't get any on yourself. If you have aluminum baffles, (or titanium as well) your only real option is soda blasting alone. Wear a respirator so you don't breath in the dust from this. As far as the outer tubes and end caps, brakes ect. if they are anodized or black nitrided finish, just brush out the inside of them with gun solvent and a nylon brush, or if they are real dirty, then soda blast them as well, you won't hurt their finish that way. The only accessories I throw in the dip are pistons, as they are already just naked stainless, so have no finish to ruin, but don't throw booster springs in there, as they are not stainless. Tumblers and ultrasonic cleaners tend to destroy and/or wear anything put in them, and even on relatively robust stainless baffles, don't do as good of a job as the methods I just mentioned. I'd just skip them all together. On centerfire rifle cans, you shouldn't have to do much of anything as long as you shoot 5.56 or larger calibers through them, they are almost self cleaning because of the high pressures involved. If you have a sealed pistol can like the Omega 9K that is all stainless construction, you can cork the muzzle end and then fill it with dip and let it sit several hours, then drain it off and repeat a couple times with fresh dip, and it will eat most of what is in there, which shouldn't be much if you don't shoot non-jacketed bullets (which you should never do through a sealed can). Then rinse inside with water and blow it out with an air compressor. Heat it just with a hair dryer or leave it in the hot sun a couple hours to remove any residual moisture and a few smart raps on a soft wood block will dislodge any carbon crust or bits left behind and you can shake them out. .

Jesus, 10+ minutes in and still talking about how they get dirty…

I have 25k rounds through my 22 deadair mask. No cleaning ever. You don’t need to clean it.

What a waste of time. Should have showed what they use to clean a titanium suppersor, or any other that you sell.

waste of time watching ... trust me and find another video

You don't need peroxide with the white vinegar. Soaking is a solution. Gloves are the answer. Stop sniffing the glue check out what white vinegar can do for you. Do not put your outer tube in vinegar that's the part you can manually clean. Now I feel like I need to go get a bunch of tattoos

Lots of talk but no real answeres. Click bait. Thumbs DOWN !!!