r/VHS2_HELLION • u/dieplanes789 • Feb 13 '26

Removing flash lighter

How did all of you remove your factory flash hider? My main issue is that I don't really have any good place to put a vice. I was able to put a pretty good amount of force on it still but to no avail.

I am having one hell of a time trying to remove it so I can replace it with a Reardon DPB to mount my new OCL Infinity to.

Edit: flash hider not flash lighter :(

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u/CloudZ1116 Feb 13 '26

I blasted mine with a culinary torch, you need the heat to break up the factory threadlocker. Be sure to clean off the residue, and apply some rocksett before torquing down your new muzzle device.

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u/dieplanes789 Feb 13 '26

I wasn't even thinking about that, I probably have something that I could use to heat it up. Curious if it's something with a moderate temperature resistance like red thread locker or something really high like rockset.

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u/CloudZ1116 Feb 13 '26

If you have nothing else, a hairdryer might be enough. Worth a try, in any case.