Hornady ultrasonic cleaner for suppressor

Bentonville · March 13, 2019, 12:14 PM

Has anyone here used the above stated cleaner? If so, please share your experiences with it.

BigBL87 · March 14, 2019, 07:19 AM

Don't have one, but have done some research and considered one. The big thing I took from it is they do a great job, almost too good in that they strip all lubricants and oil off, so if you get one make sure you put a good layer of lubricant/protectant if you use it on gun parts. Don't have any suppressors so not sure if that would be a concern with them.

Mobuck · March 14, 2019, 07:23 AM

No experience but I've "heard" that they can strip some finishes if run too long.

Bill DeShivs · March 14, 2019, 01:05 PM

Ultrasonics can make the dye leach out on anodized aluminum. The anodized finish is still there, but the color may fade.

Bentonville · March 14, 2019, 03:13 PM

Thanks for the replies. I will only use it to clean stainless steel baffles from an Obsidian 45. Awesome suppressor. Even with Speer Lawman ammo it gets dirty. I’m hoping the Hornady cleaner will be the ticket. Which Model will suit my purpose?

ms6852 · March 15, 2019, 12:46 AM

I use it to clean my brass for gun parts they have a specific cleaner also for guns. Check it out.

Bentonville · March 30, 2019, 07:54 AM

I was in a Harbor Freight and saw their Ultrasonic cleaner on sale. I decided to risk it. I had good results when cleaning the baffles of my Obsidian. It’s not the miracle worker I had wished for but I doubt the Hornady would be that either . Thanks for the input.

Sharkbite · March 30, 2019, 07:32 PM

Ive run my SS BAFFLES in a rotary tumbler with pins. Works good

Mobuck · April 1, 2019, 09:17 PM

So, here's a question for ultrasonic cleaner users. How would or does this type of cleaner affect parts that are assembled using epoxy adhesives? I need to deep clean some parts on project I'm restoring and have found one of the parts has been broken and repaired with epoxy.

Bill DeShivs · April 1, 2019, 11:13 PM

I would keep the epoxy out of the ultrasonic.

Road_Clam · April 3, 2019, 06:26 AM

I do CNC machining and I frequently deal with ultrasonic cleaning. U/S cleaning bare metals works amazingly well. U/S cleaning coated metals you need to present caution. U/S WILL strip coating off the metal if left in the process for extended periods. We U/S clean anodized coating which is about .001" of buildup and we only clean for about an hour. Years ago an employee left the U/S cleaner on overnight with anodized parts in the bath and the parts were completely stripped of the coating. I can't comment on parkerized or cerakoated type coatings but from what I know , I advise don't do it, or if you must stay right on top of the time and frequently check the surface.

March 13, 2019, 12:14 PM	#1
Bentonville Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2002 Location: NC Posts: 345	Hornady ultrasonic cleaner for suppressor Has anyone here used the above stated cleaner? If so, please share your experiences with it. Last edited by Bentonville; March 14, 2019 at 09:42 PM.

March 14, 2019, 01:05 PM	#4
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,984	Ultrasonics can make the dye leach out on anodized aluminum. The anodized finish is still there, but the color may fade. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

March 14, 2019, 03:13 PM	#5
Bentonville Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2002 Location: NC Posts: 345	Thanks for the replies. I will only use it to clean stainless steel baffles from an Obsidian 45. Awesome suppressor. Even with Speer Lawman ammo it gets dirty. I’m hoping the Hornady cleaner will be the ticket. Which Model will suit my purpose? Last edited by Bentonville; March 14, 2019 at 09:37 PM.

March 15, 2019, 12:46 AM	#6
ms6852 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,394	I use it to clean my brass for gun parts they have a specific cleaner also for guns. Check it out. __________________ ONLY TWO DEFINING FORCES HAVE GIVEN UP THEIR LIVES FOR YOU. ONE IS JESUS CHRIST FOR YOUR SOUL AND THE OTHER IS THE AMERICAN SOLDIER FOR YOUR FREEDOM.

April 1, 2019, 11:13 PM	#10
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,984	I would keep the epoxy out of the ultrasonic. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

March 14, 2019, 07:19 AM	#2
BigBL87 Senior Member Join Date: March 13, 2014 Location: Tonica, IL Posts: 473	Don't have one, but have done some research and considered one. The big thing I took from it is they do a great job, almost too good in that they strip all lubricants and oil off, so if you get one make sure you put a good layer of lubricant/protectant if you use it on gun parts. Don't have any suppressors so not sure if that would be a concern with them.

March 14, 2019, 07:23 AM	#3
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	No experience but I've "heard" that they can strip some finishes if run too long.

March 30, 2019, 07:54 AM	#7
Bentonville Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2002 Location: NC Posts: 345	I was in a Harbor Freight and saw their Ultrasonic cleaner on sale. I decided to risk it. I had good results when cleaning the baffles of my Obsidian. It’s not the miracle worker I had wished for but I doubt the Hornady would be that either . Thanks for the input.

March 30, 2019, 07:32 PM	#8
Sharkbite Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2013 Location: Western slope of Colorado Posts: 3,679	Ive run my SS BAFFLES in a rotary tumbler with pins. Works good

April 1, 2019, 09:17 PM	#9
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	So, here's a question for ultrasonic cleaner users. How would or does this type of cleaner affect parts that are assembled using epoxy adhesives? I need to deep clean some parts on project I'm restoring and have found one of the parts has been broken and repaired with epoxy.

April 3, 2019, 06:26 AM	#11
Road_Clam Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2013 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,695	I do CNC machining and I frequently deal with ultrasonic cleaning. U/S cleaning bare metals works amazingly well. U/S cleaning coated metals you need to present caution. U/S WILL strip coating off the metal if left in the process for extended periods. We U/S clean anodized coating which is about .001" of buildup and we only clean for about an hour. Years ago an employee left the U/S cleaner on overnight with anodized parts in the bath and the parts were completely stripped of the coating. I can't comment on parkerized or cerakoated type coatings but from what I know , I advise don't do it, or if you must stay right on top of the time and frequently check the surface. __________________ "To be old an wise you must have been young and stupid" Last edited by Road_Clam; April 3, 2019 at 09:58 AM.