Description
Looking for the best way to clean a suppressor? In this Brownells Tech Tip, Caleb covers the three most common suppressor cleaning methods, including manual cleaning, suppressor soak systems, and ultrasonic cleaners. He explains the advantages and disadvantages of each method, how to clean both sealed and user-serviceable suppressors, and what to watch out for when dealing with Cerakote, anodizing, and other firearm finishes.
Whether you're maintaining a rimfire suppressor, centerfire rifle suppressor, pistol suppressor, or flow-through design, this video will help you choose the right cleaning method and avoid common mistakes.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:08 Three Ways to Clean a Suppressor
00:27 Traditional Solvent and Brush Cleaning
01:09 Sealed vs User-Serviceable Suppressors
01:35 Suppressor Soak Systems Explained
02:04 Using the Breakthrough Suppressor Cleaning Kit
03:06 Considerations for Cerakote and Painted Finishes
04:23 Flow-Through Suppressor Cleaning Challenges
04:57 Preparing a Suppressor for Soaking
06:31 Reusing Cleaning Solution
07:17 Results and Cleaning Tips
07:41 Ultrasonic Cleaner Overview
08:01 Heat, Coatings, and Ultrasonic Cleaning
08:38 Manufacturer Recommendations
09:21 Cleaning Solution Warnings
10:41 Safe Ultrasonic Cleaning Solutions
11:06 Cleaning a Suppressor in an Ultrasonic Tank
11:51 Disassembly Tips
12:16 Final Thoughts
In This Video:
• Manual suppressor cleaning methods
• Cleaning sealed suppressors
• Cleaning user-serviceable suppressors
• Breakthrough suppressor cleaning kit
• Ultrasonic suppressor cleaning
• Cerakote and firearm finish considerations
• Flow-through suppressor maintenance
• Suppressor soaking techniques
• Cleaning solution recommendations
• Common suppressor cleaning mistakes