Sonic Cleaner Solution for Cleaning .22 Silencer?

Swifty Morgan · December 19, 2024, 06:46 PM

I have a Banish 22 silencer, and after something like 150 rounds, I am cleaning it. This thing is a bear to take apart the first time. I had to use a mechanic's vise with rubber jaws. They need to consider applying anti-seize to the threads at the factory.

Anyway, they recommend a sonic cleaner to get the crud off the baffles. What's the best solution to use?

Bill DeShivs · December 22, 2024, 03:47 PM

I believe they make some specific solutions for cleaning guns. You might check Brownell's or Midway.
Whatever you do, don't put a flammable solution in your ultrasonic cleaner.

Sharkbite · December 22, 2024, 09:28 PM

I would also avoid “the dip”. VERY effective at cleaning suppressors but VERY toxic…like TOXIC!!!!

Swifty Morgan · December 22, 2024, 10:02 PM

I read that CLR will clean one if you let it soak overnight in a jar or something.

Three things that do not work: ammonia, laundry detergent, and citric acid. Also brake cleaner.

I was thinking of hosing the parts with Powder Blast, but I can't find it.

Dfariswheel · December 23, 2024, 08:29 PM

I've heard some people use Simply Green in a US cleaner.

December 19, 2024, 06:46 PM	#1
Swifty Morgan Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2018 Location: FL Posts: 634	Sonic Cleaner Solution for Cleaning .22 Silencer? I have a Banish 22 silencer, and after something like 150 rounds, I am cleaning it. This thing is a bear to take apart the first time. I had to use a mechanic's vise with rubber jaws. They need to consider applying anti-seize to the threads at the factory. Anyway, they recommend a sonic cleaner to get the crud off the baffles. What's the best solution to use? __________________ Selling a gun is like selling a child, without the relief over not having to pay for college The Bill of Rights was written largely to prevent rudeness. Infringement doesn't have to be catastrophic to be intolerable.

December 22, 2024, 03:47 PM	#2
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 11,107	I believe they make some specific solutions for cleaning guns. You might check Brownell's or Midway. Whatever you do, don't put a flammable solution in your ultrasonic cleaner. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

December 22, 2024, 10:02 PM	#4
Swifty Morgan Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2018 Location: FL Posts: 634	I read that CLR will clean one if you let it soak overnight in a jar or something. Three things that do not work: ammonia, laundry detergent, and citric acid. Also brake cleaner. I was thinking of hosing the parts with Powder Blast, but I can't find it. __________________ Selling a gun is like selling a child, without the relief over not having to pay for college The Bill of Rights was written largely to prevent rudeness. Infringement doesn't have to be catastrophic to be intolerable.

December 22, 2024, 09:28 PM	#3
Sharkbite Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2013 Location: Western slope of Colorado Posts: 3,822	I would also avoid “the dip”. VERY effective at cleaning suppressors but VERY toxic…like TOXIC!!!!

December 23, 2024, 08:29 PM	#5
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,561	I've heard some people use Simply Green in a US cleaner.