GregInAtl Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I have a Dillon 550b and Dillon 45acp dies. The bullet seating die and crimp die has gotten gunked up with lead from loading lead bullets. What is a good thing to clean the inside of the dies with, iike solvent or whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Take them apart and throw in tumbler with walnut for an hour or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
practical_man Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Brass brush and acetone seems to work ok for me. I just use a worn out 45 bore brush. When done blow it out with brake cleaner and done. Lightly lube with corrosionx if the are going into longer term hibernation, like when I am deployed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colbyjack Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 No oder mineral spirits cuts the lube out of them pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmantwo Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Another use for multi purpose brake parts cleaner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mliebs Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I've always wiped my dies down with Hoppes and never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaypap Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 We have a ultra sonic cleaner at work. I through some filthy used dies in it and they came out like new. If you have access to one they are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinecone Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Another use for multi purpose brake parts cleaner That and paper towel or rag. Also removes lube buildup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Tiger Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 I've always wiped my dies down with Hoppes and never had a problem. Thats what I do too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croomrider Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Heat them up a little and wipe the excess out with a rag or paper towel. It's then less work for the solvent! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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