Sonic Cleaner recipes for suppressors

Chaparral · April 12, 2022, 09:38 PM

I just purchased a Silencer Central Banish 30. Just waiting to be approved now. This will be my first suppressor. I also picked up a sonic cleaner on sale at Harbor Freight. Does anyone in here have any recipes for cleaning solutions? It seems like there are a bunch out there on Youtube. One guy told me he uses straight white vinegar.

taylorce1 · April 13, 2022, 08:39 AM

A suppressor is an investment, I'd consult the manufacturer first before trusting web based recipes. There are some cleaners out there that aren't safe for certain metals or that might dull/strip the finish on your suppressor. Simple Green is higly caustic to aluminum and I probably wouldn't use the "aluminum safe" version either. I know when I was in the military several messages came down not to use it when cleaning any aluminum part. I know your suppressor is titanium, but make sure what you're using doesn't react adversely with that metal.

I use an Omega 300 suppressor, and it isn't user servicable like the Banish. However, like my Omega your Banish should require minimal maintenance. I just need to service the threads and run a brush through the bore occasionally.

Bentonville · April 13, 2022, 07:21 PM

I have an Obsidian 45 by Rugged. It’s has stainless steel baffles and anodized aluminum tube and end caps. The Harbor Freight Cleaner works well for me.
The Rugged instructions work well; 50/50 purple power and water for about an hour. I use heated setting. The baffles don’t have to be spotless.
Do not put aluminum parts in the ultrasonic cleaner. Stainless and titanium only. Don’t use harsh chemicals for cleaning agents . Purple power or simple green are the ones I am familiar with . Wipe parts with paper towel to remove film after cleaning with sonic cleaner.
https://www.silencershop.com/blog/po...an-my-silencer

eflyguy · April 13, 2022, 07:25 PM

As above - what does the manufacturer say?

Chaparral · April 14, 2022, 10:37 PM

Thank you guys.

Scorch · April 16, 2022, 06:42 PM

I use an ultrasonic cleaner virtually every day (with time off on weekends), and I use Shooters Choice Ultrasonic Cleaning Solution. Works fantastic.
https://www.amazon.com/Shooters-Choi...0152481&sr=8-9
Don't use witches brews or secret formulas from people you don't trust. One ruined gun and you're done.

Chaparral · April 18, 2022, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scorch

I use an ultrasonic cleaner virtually every day (with time off on weekends), and I use Shooters Choice Ultrasonic Cleaning Solution. Works fantastic.
https://www.amazon.com/Shooters-Choi...0152481&sr=8-9
Don't use witches brews or secret formulas from people you don't trust. One ruined gun and you're done.

Thank you SCORCH. I ordered it today.

Txhillbilly · April 22, 2022, 03:59 PM

I've always just soaked mine in Berryman's Chem-Tool automotive cleaner. It comes in a gallon can.
5 of the 7 suppressor's I have can be taken apart for cleaning. I just let everything soak for 12-24 hours, and almost all of the carbon / lead residue will wipe off with a rag.
My two Thunder Beast suppressor's, I just soak the entire unit's in it, and then blow them out with my compressor, and stand on the end to drip dry.

Never used a sonic cleaner, but it would probably work just as well.

**Unclenick** · April 23, 2022, 01:15 PM

Here's another one from Slip2000 designed for AR's so it is aluminum safe.

2wheelwander · November 7, 2022, 07:28 PM

thread resurrection time. Just found this video looking for the same into. Very informative

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3nUP9E1a8k

April 12, 2022, 09:38 PM	#1
Chaparral Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2018 Posts: 262	Sonic Cleaner recipes for suppressors I just purchased a Silencer Central Banish 30. Just waiting to be approved now. This will be my first suppressor. I also picked up a sonic cleaner on sale at Harbor Freight. Does anyone in here have any recipes for cleaning solutions? It seems like there are a bunch out there on Youtube. One guy told me he uses straight white vinegar.

April 13, 2022, 08:39 AM	#2
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,109	A suppressor is an investment, I'd consult the manufacturer first before trusting web based recipes. There are some cleaners out there that aren't safe for certain metals or that might dull/strip the finish on your suppressor. Simple Green is higly caustic to aluminum and I probably wouldn't use the "aluminum safe" version either. I know when I was in the military several messages came down not to use it when cleaning any aluminum part. I know your suppressor is titanium, but make sure what you're using doesn't react adversely with that metal. I use an Omega 300 suppressor, and it isn't user servicable like the Banish. However, like my Omega your Banish should require minimal maintenance. I just need to service the threads and run a brush through the bore occasionally. __________________ NRA Life Member Last edited by taylorce1; April 13, 2022 at 11:40 PM.

April 16, 2022, 06:42 PM	#6
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,242	I use an ultrasonic cleaner virtually every day (with time off on weekends), and I use Shooters Choice Ultrasonic Cleaning Solution. Works fantastic. https://www.amazon.com/Shooters-Choi...0152481&sr=8-9 Don't use witches brews or secret formulas from people you don't trust. One ruined gun and you're done. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

April 23, 2022, 01:15 PM	#9
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 20,897	Here's another one from Slip2000 designed for AR's so it is aluminum safe. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

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April 13, 2022, 07:21 PM	#3
Bentonville Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2002 Location: NC Posts: 345	I have an Obsidian 45 by Rugged. It’s has stainless steel baffles and anodized aluminum tube and end caps. The Harbor Freight Cleaner works well for me. The Rugged instructions work well; 50/50 purple power and water for about an hour. I use heated setting. The baffles don’t have to be spotless. Do not put aluminum parts in the ultrasonic cleaner. Stainless and titanium only. Don’t use harsh chemicals for cleaning agents . Purple power or simple green are the ones I am familiar with . Wipe parts with paper towel to remove film after cleaning with sonic cleaner. https://www.silencershop.com/blog/po...an-my-silencer

April 13, 2022, 07:25 PM	#4
eflyguy Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2021 Posts: 335	As above - what does the manufacturer say?

April 14, 2022, 10:37 PM	#5
Chaparral Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2018 Posts: 262	Thank you guys.

April 22, 2022, 03:59 PM	#8
Txhillbilly Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2008 Posts: 504	I've always just soaked mine in Berryman's Chem-Tool automotive cleaner. It comes in a gallon can. 5 of the 7 suppressor's I have can be taken apart for cleaning. I just let everything soak for 12-24 hours, and almost all of the carbon / lead residue will wipe off with a rag. My two Thunder Beast suppressor's, I just soak the entire unit's in it, and then blow them out with my compressor, and stand on the end to drip dry. Never used a sonic cleaner, but it would probably work just as well.

November 7, 2022, 07:28 PM	#10
2wheelwander Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2018 Posts: 530	thread resurrection time. Just found this video looking for the same into. Very informative https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3nUP9E1a8k