Baffle cleaning

Your going to need to use a metallic type media or its a little more hazardous but the vinegar & hydrogen peroxide mix ALWAYS works. Research that one before you use it though. It creates a nasty lead byproduct.

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I run mine (all mine are stainless steel not aluminum) thru an ultrasonic cleaner in a Simply Green solution. I have also thrown them in the tumbler ... stainless is pretty good to good about anyway except harsher chemicals. Now if you have aluminum do not ultrasonic clean them, use metal tumbling metal or cleaning chemicals unless your suppressor manufacturer them.
 
Depends.

Baffles from what silencer?
Rotary or vibratory?
What kind of media?
 
degenerateJEFF said:
Stainless steel media. Rotary tumbler. Baffles of the Ruger SR 10/22, also Stainless.
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Go for it. I’d say it’s the most common method with that combination.

I’ll also say you don’t want them really clean. I’ve never tumbled mine. Knock the chunks off and be done with it. Or tumble them for a little while and reassemble.

A dirty suppressor is a quiet suppressor. Think about the difference of hardwoods/tile vs carpet.
 
BigWaylon said:
Go for it. I’d say it’s the most common method with that combination.

I’ll also say you don’t want them really clean. I’ve never tumbled mine. Knock the chunks off and be done with it. Or tumble them for a little while and reassemble.

A dirty suppressor is a quiet suppressor. Think about the difference of hardwoods/tile vs carpet.
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Never thought about it like that. Thanks!
 
JustKeepSwimming said:
You need to add that to your signature line :cool:
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I browse the site from my phone 99.44% of the time, and don’t even see anybody’s signature (including mine). But I can add it if you’d like me to. :D
 
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On a semi-related note, I have an old 22 sealed can with aluminum baffles. The manufacturer just says to spray it with carbon cleaner, but does not recommend any particular brand or product. I know that the "dip" will eat or pit the aluminum. Anybody have an aluminum safe cleaning suggestion for a sealed suppressor?
 
East of Here said:
On a semi-related note, I have an old 22 sealed can with aluminum baffles. The manufacturer just says to spray it with carbon cleaner, but does not recommend any particular brand or product. I know that the "dip" will eat or pit the aluminum. Anybody have an aluminum safe cleaning suggestion for a sealed suppressor?
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Dub wheel cleaner.
It's for aluminum wheels.
Cleans break dust. Works good for carbon.
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East of Here said:
On a semi-related note, I have an old 22 sealed can with aluminum baffles. The manufacturer just says to spray it with carbon cleaner, but does not recommend any particular brand or product. I know that the "dip" will eat or pit the aluminum. Anybody have an aluminum safe cleaning suggestion for a sealed suppressor?
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I’d always heard Seafoam. Supposed to be safe since there are a lot of engines with Aluminum parts. However guess what’s on the MSDS:

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East of Here said:
On a semi-related note, I have an old 22 sealed can with aluminum baffles. The manufacturer just says to spray it with carbon cleaner, but does not recommend any particular brand or product. I know that the "dip" will eat or pit the aluminum. Anybody have an aluminum safe cleaning suggestion for a sealed suppressor?
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Jail break that thing and soda blast 'em. I have an old Bowers CAC22 (SS) that was basically full of lead and carbon, soaking in the "Dip" for a couple weeks followed by a month in Slip 2000 Carbon killer barely made a dent.
Tore it apart and chiseled out the mess and now it rivals my Element 2.

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.......if the baffle is caked with lead, has anyone ever put them in a lead melting pot? I think lead has a low melting temperature, but i dont know if its safe enough for baffles or would it do any good.
 
BowWow said:
.......if the baffle is caked with lead, has anyone ever put them in a lead melting pot? I think lead has a low melting temperature, but i dont know if its safe enough for baffles or would it do any good.
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The thought has crossed my mind but was afraid at 700° it might warp the baffles. Plus if there is any oil or moisture trapped in the layers of carbon + lead it will create a lead volcano.
 
On my mp5SD with a SS baffle assembly, I’ll clean it in an ultrasonic cleaner first and then rotary tumble with SS pins. Works outstanding.
 
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