Cleaning rust off reloading dies

[Grub Master]

I have some dies that have a little surface rust. What's the best way to clean them?

 

[BIKER13]

tumbler

 

[Grub Master]

tumbler

I have walnut and what would you put with it?

 

[atljetmech]

I just use a small stainless steel brush

 

[Freshly Minted Georgian!]

I have a brass brush wheel on the bench grinder, cleans em up good as new

 

[palmettomoon]

Hoppes #9, stainless steel brush.

Or Evap-o-rust.

 

[sourdough44]

Yes, treat dies kinda like a firearm. After use, when going back to the storage box, clean then lightly lube. I may take them apart, use a pipe cleaner if required.

 

[handloader]

0000 steel wool and an oil of your choosing. It also works on the inside of dies acquired used. If they are heavily rusted on the inside, I pass.

 

[Grub Master]

Just ordered some 0000 steel wool

 

[Seacap]

I have some dies that have a little surface rust. What's the best way to clean them?

Cranberry juice eats up surface rust, I’ve used it on my boat many times