Cleanest Brass I've ever seen - The Firearms Forum

dbach · 10-17-2011, 06:56 PM

OK I followed the tips I read here. My Brass and the brass I picked up a the range is clean as a whistle. It looks beter than the new brass I bought.

50% Corn (lyman)
50% Walnut (Zilla lizzard bedding from Petco)
1 Capful of Nu Finish Carwax
1 Drier sheet cut into 1/4's

Pour corn and walnut media into Tumbler (Lyman Twin Tumbler or equal).
Dribble 1 capful of Nu Finish wax around top of media.
Turn unit on and let run 15 minutes, this evenly distributes the wax.
Quarter a new drier softner sheet and sit on top of media.
Add dirty brass.

Two hours of tumbling and the brass looks better than brand new. Clean as a whistle. I was impressed. The drier sheets will be filthy, trash them.

Thanks for the tips Guys/Gals

OCYMMV

woolleyworm · 10-17-2011, 06:57 PM

Yep, that brass will shine up really nice and the media will last much longer with the sheets. now... where's the pics of this shiny brass???

howlnmad · 10-18-2011, 04:36 AM

You do know that a used dryer sheet will work to, don't you?

dbach · 10-18-2011, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by howlnmad

You do know that a used dryer sheet will work to, don't you?

I did not know that.

howlnmad · 10-18-2011, 10:52 AM

Yep. That way they do double duty. I never throw out tee shirts either. I'll cut them into cleaning patches and throw 3 or 4 of those in. The blue roll of paper shop towels torn into pieces works too.

Dirtypacman · 10-18-2011, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by howlnmad

You do know that a used dryer sheet will work to, don't you?

Going to have to give that a go - thanks

Bigr Bang Thry · 10-21-2011, 06:51 PM

OK, I'm curious... Exactly what does the dryer sheet accomplish ? I imagine that it absorbs the dust, but I don't know. Please explain.

rcairflr · 10-21-2011, 06:56 PM

Yes, it absorbs the dust and other impurities that help to make the media last longer.

Also adding some mineral spirits along with the Nu Finish car wax helps to clean the brass even quicker.

howlnmad · 10-22-2011, 07:55 AM

Yep, helps collect dust and stuff from the media. Throw a nice clean piece of dryer sheet in with the brass and it'll come out black and nasty. Just remember to cut them up or they tend get wrapped around the post holding the bowl on the vibratory cleaners.

tommixx · 10-22-2011, 08:21 AM

will the car wax affect the gun powder

woolleyworm · 10-22-2011, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by tommixx

will the car wax affect the gun powder

No it won't. Just be sure to tumble for at least 15 min, preferrably 30 before you add your brass to ensure that the car polish gets evenly distributed and doesn't clump up.

rcairflr · 10-22-2011, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by tommixx

will the car wax affect the gun powder

No, just 1 capful is all you need.

10-17-2011, 06:56 PM	#1
dbach V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Trinity, TX Posts: 166	Cleanest Brass I've ever seen OK I followed the tips I read here. My Brass and the brass I picked up a the range is clean as a whistle. It looks beter than the new brass I bought. 50% Corn (lyman) 50% Walnut (Zilla lizzard bedding from Petco) 1 Capful of Nu Finish Carwax 1 Drier sheet cut into 1/4's Pour corn and walnut media into Tumbler (Lyman Twin Tumbler or equal). Dribble 1 capful of Nu Finish wax around top of media. Turn unit on and let run 15 minutes, this evenly distributes the wax. Quarter a new drier softner sheet and sit on top of media. Add dirty brass. Two hours of tumbling and the brass looks better than brand new. Clean as a whistle. I was impressed. The drier sheets will be filthy, trash them. Thanks for the tips Guys/Gals OCYMMV __________________ David Bachelder Trinity, TX Rookie Reloader but learning fast 9mm, 40S&W, 45ACP, 45 Colt, 38 Special, .357 Magnum, 38 S&W, .243, & 30-06 CHL ~ Texas -->

10-17-2011, 06:57 PM	#2
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,883	Re: Cleanest Brass I've ever seen Yep, that brass will shine up really nice and the media will last much longer with the sheets. now... where's the pics of this shiny brass??? __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

10-18-2011, 04:36 AM	#3
howlnmad Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Harriman, Tn Contributor Posts: 2,566	Re: Cleanest Brass I've ever seen You do know that a used dryer sheet will work to, don't you? __________________

10-18-2011, 10:52 AM	#5
howlnmad Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Harriman, Tn Contributor Posts: 2,566	Re: Cleanest Brass I've ever seen Yep. That way they do double duty. I never throw out tee shirts either. I'll cut them into cleaning patches and throw 3 or 4 of those in. The blue roll of paper shop towels torn into pieces works too. __________________

10-21-2011, 06:51 PM	#7
Bigr Bang Thry V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Western New York Posts: 186	Re: Cleanest Brass I've ever seen OK, I'm curious... Exactly what does the dryer sheet accomplish ? I imagine that it absorbs the dust, but I don't know. Please explain.

10-21-2011, 06:56 PM	#8
rcairflr Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,318	Re: Cleanest Brass I've ever seen Yes, it absorbs the dust and other impurities that help to make the media last longer. Also adding some mineral spirits along with the Nu Finish car wax helps to clean the brass even quicker.

10-22-2011, 07:55 AM	#9
howlnmad Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Harriman, Tn Contributor Posts: 2,566	Re: Cleanest Brass I've ever seen Yep, helps collect dust and stuff from the media. Throw a nice clean piece of dryer sheet in with the brass and it'll come out black and nasty. Just remember to cut them up or they tend get wrapped around the post holding the bowl on the vibratory cleaners. __________________

10-22-2011, 08:21 AM	#10
tommixx Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: montana Posts: 10	Re: Cleanest Brass I've ever seen will the car wax affect the gun powder