brass cleaning media?

[jcountry]

Just wondering what kind of recipe everyone likes in a vibratory cleaner.....

(I have seen all sort of stuff about people throwing in a piece of a fabric softener sheet or even paper towels to absorb a lot of the dirt and make the media last longer also... Anyone tried this?)

 

[DeadOnArms]

You're supposed to clean those things?

 

[detox]

I just use a little Flitz metal polish for extra bling. Flitz has a tumbler version.

 

[jeffdt]

Flitz is an awesome product!

 

[b.a.customkydex]

Careful about using flitz if it had ammonia in it. Ammonia will break down brass and weaken it.

 

[jeffdt]

Careful about using flitz if it had ammonia in it. Ammonia will break down brass and weaken it.

Flitz contains no ammonia or abrasives.

 

[jeffdt]

Flitz Tumbler/Media Additive

Will not harm ANY METAL or Primer. Will not stress brass. No Ammonia. No Buildup. Suitable for corn cob, walnut or other media. Cuts tumbling time in half. Cleans, polishes & protects brass & nickel. Eco-safe product.

Removes:
Oxidation, Tarnish, Lead Buildup and Fingerprints.

Safe for:
Safe when used on ANYMetal. Will not Deaden the Primer. Will not Stress or Imbrittle Brass. No Ammonia. No Buildup.

 

[old frank]

I buy my media here:http://www.drillspot.com/products/499763/econoline_526020g-40_40_lbs_blast_media

Great stuff and a giant bag comes sometimes the next day after ordering.
I add a tablespoon of low odor Mineral Spirits to the media in the tumbler. I add a capful of NuFinish Auto Polish. I let it run about 15 minutes to get mixed up good, add brass and a couple of used dryer sheets.I set the timer for five hours and forget it.

Brass is so bright you can burn your eyeballs.

 

[jcountry]

For those who use dryer sheets...

Do you put in the used ones?

 

[b.a.customkydex]

For those who use dryer sheets...

Do you put in the used ones?

Yes, cut them up into smaller pieces and just toss them in