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cheygriz · April 19, 2005, 09:46 PM

I'll just betcha that he washes it in a concrete mixer with liquid Tide and warm water. That's a great way to clean brass. The best, IMHO)

Some pholks throw in a couple of ounces of phosphoric acid per ten gallons of water and that does a great job, but the thought of using any kind of acid on my cases gives me the "willies" so I just use water and Tide.

And I no longer have a concrete mixer, so I use a Thumler's model "B" rotary tumbler. Warm water+Tide+ 20 minutes tumbling time= bright shiny brass.

At least, it works well for me!

April 19, 2005, 09:46 PM	#2
cheygriz Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2002 Location: high up in the rockies Posts: 2,289	I'll just betcha that he washes it in a concrete mixer with liquid Tide and warm water. That's a great way to clean brass. The best, IMHO) Some pholks throw in a couple of ounces of phosphoric acid per ten gallons of water and that does a great job, but the thought of using any kind of acid on my cases gives me the "willies" so I just use water and Tide. And I no longer have a concrete mixer, so I use a Thumler's model "B" rotary tumbler. Warm water+Tide+ 20 minutes tumbling time= bright shiny brass. At least, it works well for me! __________________ If you think a mighty military force is expensive, wait 'til you see what a weak one costs.