flamatrix99
Well-Known Member
What firearm pieces/parts do you guys ultrasonic clean? I bought one today and planning to clean the baffles of my Octane 45 HD can and the core of my Gemtech GM-22 can. Anyone ever put a barrel in the US cleaner?
We have a large ultrasonic tank at work, from Brownells. It really speeds the cleaning of firearms.
I have the smaller, Harbor Freight version at home. I bought it specifically for cleaning suppressor parts.
I like to use a bit of Dawn Dish Detergent in it. Let it get good and hot.
I've heard of people using mineral spirits in theirs, but I'm wary of putting a flammable solvent in an electronic device marketed by Harbor Freight.
I can use this on my pistons and on my sparrow's core.
I have a GM22 can and I read not to US clean any coated parts or aluminum. That G-core is coated with something. Now the baffles on the HD 45 would be perfect. I scrubbed mine and it seemed to take forever.
"Aluminum: Do NOT use ultrasonic cleaners, harsh solvents, or steel brushes/picks. To avoid permanent damage, only use safe chemicals and brass or plastic utensils."
I have a GM22 can and I read not to US clean any coated parts or aluminum. That G-core is coated with something. Now the baffles on the HD 45 would be perfect. I scrubbed mine and it seemed to take forever.
"Aluminum: Do NOT use ultrasonic cleaners, harsh solvents, or steel brushes/picks. To avoid permanent damage, only use safe chemicals and brass or plastic utensils."
I thought the sparrows monocore was stainless?
AR BCG, stripped down. It makes cleaning a suppressed gun’s BCG much easier.
Never found a need for pistol parts, but it’s good for restoration projects.
What do you use for a cleaner? I know there is no aluminum in a BCG but I used to think Simple Green was not harsh but I have read it does not like aluminum. If I screw up an AR BCG no biggie I can get another but I really don't want to screw up my M1A, FAL, Garand, SKS, ect..