Pat Miles Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Just curious as to what other folks use while tumbling brass. I've been using Dillons polish but would like to find a polish that might be offered locally so the price doesn't double with the cost of shipping. So what do you use and how do you like it? Any home brew recipes? CYa, Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franklin D Wolverton Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Just curious as to what other folks use while tumbling brass. I've been using Dillons polish but would like to find a polish that might be offered locally so the price doesn't double with the cost of shipping. So what do you use and how do you like it? Any home brew recipes?CYa, Pat I don't polish my brass... I just tumble it. I don't care if it looks new... just that all the crud is off it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I never saw a need for it in pistol brass. I just tumble and load. Later, Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Those are perfectly valid points. But if you happen to like shiney brass like me just thin some nufinish liquid wax with mineral spirits and add a small amount (think teaspoon) when you tumble. I keep some mixed in a water bottle next to the tumbler. I do agree with the other posters that it is not needed though. My tests have shown that 2 hours with walnut removes the crud then an hour or so with corncob and polish makes it look like new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry cazes Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 1 capful of straight Nufinish car polish right into the tumbler with corncob, run for 3 hours. Comes out looking new. Keep it simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkeeler Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I use Flitz tumbler media polish best i have found. BK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 From time to time when I order from Cabelas.. I order a corn cob and polish 'kit'. it's really cheap. and the shipping there is based on dollars.. so at most the extra shipping for the 10#s is about a dollar.... but usually, there's no change at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I LIKE PARAS Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 i don't use walnut or corncob media. fill tumbler with rice and a cap full of nu finish car polish. after a few hours the brass is clean and looks brand new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AggieMM Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 1 capful of straight Nufinish car polish right into the tumbler with corncob, run for 3 hours. Comes out looking new. Keep it simple. +1 Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWLAZS Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Car wax works great.I think the brass sizes easier too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 (edited) Thanks for the info everybody. I'm not looking to pimp my brass , Ijust feel if it is a little slicker it will feed a little easier. It's going though the tumbler anyway so a bit of NuFinish in the mix can't hurt. CYa, Pat Edited February 27, 2009 by whatmeworry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrawandDuck Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Berry's Brass Bright....I like SHINNY things also and this stuff works GREAT!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 D & D, I'll see if I can find some Berry's. Sounds interesting. Thanks, Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I've used Midway/Frankford Arsenal brass polish for years and have been very pleased with it. A quart bottle will last a couple of years. fwiw dj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbull72 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Lyman Turbo Brite. Makes em shine like new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtBob Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 i don't use walnut or corncob media. fill tumbler with rice and a cap full of nu finish car polish. after a few hours the brass is clean and looks brand new. Really?! Rice?! Does it matter if it is white or brown? I have never thought or heard of that. Anyone else do this? Rice is cheaper than heck, I would love to save some money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triggerbender Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Simoniz new 500 series car wax 16oz. orange bottle. $1.50-$1.70. Thin already and does not cake up on the brass or bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazer Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Nu-Finish works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney88pdc Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 I have had good luck with Isso Polish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Burtchell Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 (edited) Dillon Rapid Polish. Edited March 2, 2009 by baerburtchell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle O Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 I had been using the frankford arsenal polish for years, and decided to grab a bottle of NuFinish at the store last night. WORKS GREAT! I am very impressed with the results, and will probably never use the other stuff again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasmap Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 I've had good luck with the Dillon Rapid Polish myself. I am going to play around with some other stuff though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSPKurt Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Nu-Finish liquid works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesm Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Nu Finish works good. Get it at WalMart. I don't think it contains any wax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Ditto with Nu Finish here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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