DyNo! Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 (edited) Looks like good brass to me! My local range is covered with this stuff and more than a few shooters told me that brass like this had thinned out and was too weak to shoot. Fortunately, that isn't necessarily the case! Most of it is just ugly! Back in the days before tumblers, reloaders reloaded dark brass. This stuff will shoot fine but to make your brass prettier, I discovered this method on the web. Using Lemi-Shine, a dish detergent that can be found in most supermarkets - shooters can greatly improve the appearance of their brass. Here are 10 random casings from the picture above: To achieve these results or better: Add 5 tablespoons of lemi-shine to each gallon of water it takes to cover your brass by 1" Shake vigorously Let stand for 8 hours or more Drain and dry brass Tumble brass (Repeat as desired) The treated solution of water is good for several more batches. (However this water is at the end of it's lifespan ) Edited June 23, 2009 by DyNo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DyNo! Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 If I wanted to, I could get the dark brass in the first picture to appear as if it were new by repeating the process. If done to "normal" brass, the results of lemi-shine are spectacular! Try it and let me know how it works out for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prreed10 Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Great tip! I have been using KaBoom, but I might have to give the lemon shine a try. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 In the past, I've used Simple Green with good results. If I were a better designer and builder, I'd build a horizontal rotary washer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 My guess the cleaning solution yo have pictured is dirtier because of the dirt in the cases than from the brass tarnish??? If so cleaning the dirt prior to the lemon shine would allow that solution to last considerably longer.?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DyNo! Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 My guess the cleaning solution yo have pictured is dirtier because of the dirt in the cases than from the brass tarnish??? If so cleaning the dirt prior to the lemon shine would allow that solution to last considerably longer.?? Yes The solution was pretty much "used up" so I decided to skip that step and dump dirty brass into it. It was discarded immediately after that picture was taken. As a result, it really doesn't seem to have much of an effect on the solution however, all of the dirt will find its way into your media and foul it more quickly. I won't be doing that again and I strongly recommend that you wash the dirt off of your brass, use lemishine, and tumble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwin garcia Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_Z Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Has anyone noticed that the Dillon tumblers are watertight? Same solution for about 30 minutes in the tumbler gives me the same results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBuzzard Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Has anyone noticed that the Dillon tumblers are watertight? Same solution for about 30 minutes in the tumbler gives me the same results. Carefull there..... Unless Dillon says you can do it, you risk electrocution. BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Has anyone noticed that the Dillon tumblers are watertight? Same solution for about 30 minutes in the tumbler gives me the same results. Carefull there..... Unless Dillon says you can do it, you risk electrocution. BB I don't think there is any chance of electrocution as there is no direct path to ground through your body. IF the bowl leaks and the liquid dribbles down to the motor underneath there will be a spectacular result that will cause the owner to buy a new motor or tumbler. CYa, Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 pretty cool stuff. Did not know you could do that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Hmmm... A pail of cleaning solution full of brass and something to vibrate it... Naw... ain't gonna go there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBuzzard Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 (edited) When it come to conducting fluids (water) and alternating current, there exist very specific requirements............swimming pool pumps, washing machines, electric power washers etc. I'd be very interested in seeing what Dillon says about filling their tumblers with liquid and then turning them on.......in fact I would speculate that Dillon specifically says NOT. Just dont want someone to get hurt out there, which is why I write this. At least use a GFI if one insists on going this route. BB Edited June 24, 2009 by BlackBuzzard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireant Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 When it come to conducting fluids (water) and alternating current, there exist very specific requirements............swimming pool pumps, washing machines, electric power washers etc.I'd be very interested in seeing what Dillon says about filling their tumblers with liquid and then turning them on.......in fact I would speculate that Dillon specifically says NOT. Just dont want someone to get hurt out there, which is why I write this. At least use a GFI if one insists on going this route. BB I don't still have the directions from my Dillon tumbler, but I remember it saying NOT to use liquid in the machine. Dry media only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 So...water and electricity don't mix?!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry cazes Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Didnt find this in our local grocery stores. Anyone know what the active ingredient is? I am guessing Citric Acid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillon Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Dillon tumblers are NOT water tight. The label on the lid specifically states " Warning: do not use liquid in this tumbler. See instruction manual." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Hello: I remember an old thread that used Kool-Aid diet orange mix I think. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm52 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Tang works...it isn't just for space travel anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin c Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 White vinegar works too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgunz11 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Hmmm... A pail of cleaning solution full of brass and something to vibrate it... Naw... ain't gonna go there... Just put all your favorite blue jeans in the washer and start a normal load. Put the brass in cleaning solution in a pail with a lid on top of the washer and there ya go. Vibrating pail of cleaning solution. Might make a heckuva racket though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DyNo! Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 Didnt find this in our local grocery stores. Anyone know what the active ingredient is? I am guessing Citric Acid? Seems like it. I got mine @ Wal-Mart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm iprod Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Hmmm... A pail of cleaning solution full of brass and something to vibrate it... Naw... ain't gonna go there... Just get some old man to hold the pail, make sure he has parkinsons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_Z Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Dillon tumblers are NOT water tight. The label on the lid specifically states " Warning: do not use liquid in this tumbler. See instruction manual." Damn! I'd better quit doing that, After 15 years it's liable to start leaking any minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBuzzard Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 If someone has large amounts of brass to clean, what about using an old beater washing machine? Plenty of them out there for cheap. Now the brass might bust up the impeller, chip enamel off, or get wedged between impeller and bottom of tank( so use a beater machine)............but I'd go that route just to see what happens. Probably the mixing action would be poor with most of the brass staying on the bottom.......but worth a try. Anyone done this? BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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