SS Sparrow, Rust..
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SS Sparrow, Rust..
Guys, I'm getting some oxidation on the outside surface of my sparrow. I ultrasonic clean everything to remove the powder residue after I shoot it. Is there a good way to remove it?
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Re: SS Sparrow, Rust..
The tube isn't SS so it will rust.Boosted98gsx wrote:Guys, I'm getting some oxidation on the outside surface of my sparrow. I ultrasonic clean everything to remove the powder residue after I shoot it. Is there a good way to remove it?
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Bronze brush may remove it depends on how deep the pitting is. I have also used WD40 with QTips before on the affected area
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There's no pitting, yet. Just surface stuff. I'm just amazed that it oxidized apparently THROUGH the coating.Bendersquint wrote: The tube isn't SS so it will rust.
Bronze brush may remove it depends on how deep the pitting is. I have also used WD40 with QTips before on the affected area
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No pitting then just WD40 it off, it will protect while it cleans as well.Boosted98gsx wrote:There's no pitting, yet. Just surface stuff. I'm just amazed that it oxidized apparently THROUGH the coating.Bendersquint wrote: The tube isn't SS so it will rust.
Bronze brush may remove it depends on how deep the pitting is. I have also used WD40 with QTips before on the affected area
The coating is just something to slow the process down, it doesn't stop it by any means.
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If you put the tube in the ultrasonic there is a good chance that the damage caused to the finish is what allowed the rust to take hold. The tube is not recommended placed in a US cleaner for this reason. The metal itself is strong enough but the finish will deteriorate rapidly when exposed to a US cleaner. See what you can do with the WD-40, if the rust continues contact me at 801-417-5384 and I will see what I can do for you.
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Thanks!Andrew@Silencerco wrote:If you put the tube in the ultrasonic there is a good chance that the damage caused to the finish is what allowed the rust to take hold. The tube is not recommended placed in a US cleaner for this reason. The metal itself is strong enough but the finish will deteriorate rapidly when exposed to a US cleaner. See what you can do with the WD-40, if the rust continues contact me at 801-417-5384 and I will see what I can do for you.
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I wonder if these steel tubes are a candidate for the melonite process? Warping might be a factor.
Are the new tubes SS? Maybe Silencerco could do an upgrade program for the old steel tubes to be melonite treated?
Are the new tubes SS? Maybe Silencerco could do an upgrade program for the old steel tubes to be melonite treated?
If it doesn't splatter, shatter, burst or explode, it's not worth shooting.
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Yes they can be nitrided, we have had a number of requests for that treatment but not enough at one time to do a run.strobro32 wrote:I wonder if these steel tubes are a candidate for the melonite process? Warping might be a factor.
Are the new tubes SS? Maybe Silencerco could do an upgrade program for the old steel tubes to be melonite treated?
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As stated never use a USC for the tube. The clamshells keep it clean anyway. I'm sure Silencerco will take care of you if you. Or you can caulk it up as character and shoot the piss out of it.
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Re: SS Sparrow, Rust..
Put out a call. They could piggyback on your next batch of parts. I bet you will get enough to make it affordable for everyone.Bendersquint wrote:Yes they can be nitrided, we have had a number of requests for that treatment but not enough at one time to do a run.
If it doesn't splatter, shatter, burst or explode, it's not worth shooting.
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Need about 30 of them to make it worthwhile and reasonably priced.strobro32 wrote:Put out a call. They could piggyback on your next batch of parts. I bet you will get enough to make it affordable for everyone.Bendersquint wrote:Yes they can be nitrided, we have had a number of requests for that treatment but not enough at one time to do a run.
Parts or run by size, so unfortunately we can't run tubes with barrels or other parts.
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I'm number 1 in line.
If it doesn't splatter, shatter, burst or explode, it's not worth shooting.
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If the price is reasonable (also, define reasonable), I would be in on this as well.Bendersquint wrote:Need about 30 of them to make it worthwhile and reasonably priced.
Parts or run by size, so unfortunately we can't run tubes with barrels or other parts.
I am still getting lots of surface oxidation on the inner walls of the outer tube. WD40 isn't keeping it at bay. Still no pitting that I can see, but the rust is very apparent.
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Goal is $30 returned to your doorstep, looks like we may have enough to move forward but we are now investigating the complete can being treated and that is taking a bit to nail it solid.Boosted98gsx wrote:If the price is reasonable (also, define reasonable), I would be in on this as well.Bendersquint wrote:Need about 30 of them to make it worthwhile and reasonably priced.
Parts or run by size, so unfortunately we can't run tubes with barrels or other parts.
I am still getting lots of surface oxidation on the inner walls of the outer tube. WD40 isn't keeping it at bay. Still no pitting that I can see, but the rust is very apparent.
Strobro32 started a thread for it.
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Then I am definitely in, pending $30 is the cost for this.Bendersquint wrote:Goal is $30 returned to your doorstep, looks like we may have enough to move forward but we are now investigating the complete can being treated and that is taking a bit to nail it solid.
Strobro32 started a thread for it.
Link for that thread?
n/m found it
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Re: SS Sparrow, Rust..
I would just like to point out that in the instruction manual it actually recommends ultrasonic cleaning for the suppressor, and no where does it state that it would harm the coating for the outer tube.Andrew@Silencerco wrote:If you put the tube in the ultrasonic there is a good chance that the damage caused to the finish is what allowed the rust to take hold. The tube is not recommended placed in a US cleaner for this reason. The metal itself is strong enough but the finish will deteriorate rapidly when exposed to a US cleaner. See what you can do with the WD-40, if the rust continues contact me at 801-417-5384 and I will see what I can do for you.
This issue should be a warranty issue, and handled at the silencerco's expense. When I purchased a stainless suppressor, I expected the entire thing to be stainless.
False advertising much?
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Boosted98gsx wrote:I would just like to point out that in the instruction manual it actually recommends ultrasonic cleaning for the suppressor, and no where does it state that it would harm the coating for the outer tube.Andrew@Silencerco wrote:If you put the tube in the ultrasonic there is a good chance that the damage caused to the finish is what allowed the rust to take hold. The tube is not recommended placed in a US cleaner for this reason. The metal itself is strong enough but the finish will deteriorate rapidly when exposed to a US cleaner. See what you can do with the WD-40, if the rust continues contact me at 801-417-5384 and I will see what I can do for you.
This issue should be a warranty issue, and handled at the silencerco's expense. When I purchased a stainless suppressor, I expected the entire thing to be stainless.
False advertising much?
As I said if you contact me at the number I provided I can get you taken care of.
Re: SS Sparrow, Rust..
Boosted98gsx wrote:I would just like to point out that in the instruction manual it actually recommends ultrasonic cleaning for the suppressor, and no where does it state that it would harm the coating for the outer tube.Andrew@Silencerco wrote:If you put the tube in the ultrasonic there is a good chance that the damage caused to the finish is what allowed the rust to take hold. The tube is not recommended placed in a US cleaner for this reason. The metal itself is strong enough but the finish will deteriorate rapidly when exposed to a US cleaner. See what you can do with the WD-40, if the rust continues contact me at 801-417-5384 and I will see what I can do for you.
This issue should be a warranty issue, and handled at the silencerco's expense. When I purchased a stainless suppressor, I expected the entire thing to be stainless.
False advertising much?
My SS Sparrow #009X. The tube is not stainess. What is the serial number start with the stainess steel tube? Silencerco refinish my tube. Return time door to door less than 1 week. But the finish start to come off a little now. Also they change the core and half pipe. But the half pipe is little too big for the core, still fit inside the tube.
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Edit thank you for your courteousness, Andrew. The sparrow shipped out this afternoon via USPS priority.Andrew@Silencerco wrote:Boosted98gsx wrote:I would just like to point out that in the instruction manual it actually recommends ultrasonic cleaning for the suppressor, and no where does it state that it would harm the coating for the outer tube.Andrew@Silencerco wrote:If you put the tube in the ultrasonic there is a good chance that the damage caused to the finish is what allowed the rust to take hold. The tube is not recommended placed in a US cleaner for this reason. The metal itself is strong enough but the finish will deteriorate rapidly when exposed to a US cleaner. See what you can do with the WD-40, if the rust continues contact me at 801-417-5384 and I will see what I can do for you.
This issue should be a warranty issue, and handled at the silencerco's expense. When I purchased a stainless suppressor, I expected the entire thing to be stainless.
False advertising much?
As I said if you contact me at the number I provided I can get you taken care of.
Re: SS Sparrow, Rust..
this may be a dumb question but can silencerco bead blast existing sparrows like the one they're selling?
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jdasilva wrote:this may be a dumb question but can silencerco bead blast existing sparrows like the one they're selling?
The in the white Sparrows are a distributor exclusive limited run. Originally when we were playing with the in the white option we blasted a few that had already been black ox'd and they didn't come out looking all that great. The other issue is the blasting can and likely will eliminate the markings on the suppressor.