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<blockquote data-quote="CAR-AR-M16" data-source="post: 1498430" data-attributes="member: 204"><p>I have NEVER cleaned any of my 4 cans (other than the mounting/threaded section) and one of mine is now 20 years old. I remember Dr. Dater of Gemtech saying that you should clean your can as often as you clean the muffler on your car. YMMV</p><p></p><p></p><p>This is from Gemtech's FAQ's:</p><p></p><p><strong>Do I need to clean my suppressor?</strong> </p><p></p><p>In general, suppressors require very little maintenance. We do not recommend cleaning the baffle stack of any of our centerfire suppressors. Although they may look dirty, the small amount of carbon buildup inside is both normal, and beneficial. It will actually make the suppressor slightly quieter. </p><p></p><p>What does have merit is cleaning the mounting surfaces of the suppressor. We recommend cleaning the mount of suppressors with a quick disconnect feature or LID every 250-300 rounds. Disassemble the mount or LID, clean any carbon build-up from the components and lubricate with any high temp grease. This will keep the mount or LID functioning properly. </p><p></p><p>The exterior surface of your suppressor should be maintained the same as any other firearm. Wipe with a light coat of gun oil to clean, restore, and protect the external finish of our suppressors. Blowing out the suppressor with compressed air will keep internal surfaces dry and also remove some unburned powder, carbon buildup, etc.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CAR-AR-M16, post: 1498430, member: 204"] I have NEVER cleaned any of my 4 cans (other than the mounting/threaded section) and one of mine is now 20 years old. I remember Dr. Dater of Gemtech saying that you should clean your can as often as you clean the muffler on your car. YMMV This is from Gemtech's FAQ's: [B]Do I need to clean my suppressor?[/B] In general, suppressors require very little maintenance. We do not recommend cleaning the baffle stack of any of our centerfire suppressors. Although they may look dirty, the small amount of carbon buildup inside is both normal, and beneficial. It will actually make the suppressor slightly quieter. What does have merit is cleaning the mounting surfaces of the suppressor. We recommend cleaning the mount of suppressors with a quick disconnect feature or LID every 250-300 rounds. Disassemble the mount or LID, clean any carbon build-up from the components and lubricate with any high temp grease. This will keep the mount or LID functioning properly. The exterior surface of your suppressor should be maintained the same as any other firearm. Wipe with a light coat of gun oil to clean, restore, and protect the external finish of our suppressors. Blowing out the suppressor with compressed air will keep internal surfaces dry and also remove some unburned powder, carbon buildup, etc. [/QUOTE]
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