media additive

czhead · February 14, 2002, 02:56 PM

Has anyone tried "BRASSO", the liquid brass polisher with corn media as an additive for shiny brass?

JimmyDee · February 14, 2002, 05:35 PM

I've heard that it's not a good idea because it contains ammonia which weakens the brass.

maxwayne · February 14, 2002, 07:14 PM

Lots of discussion about this topic. I have done it in the past, but now use Flitz or Turtle Wax. I can't imagine that the amount of ammonia in Brasso is going to do more harm to the case than what firing does to it. Just my opinion.

JimmyDee · February 14, 2002, 10:43 PM

Yeah, I know what you mean - but that's what I've heard. At the same time, chrome cleaner *is* recommended, but it seems that I sniff a little ammonia that stuff...

Jager1 · February 15, 2002, 06:24 AM

Most chrome/brass cleaners and polishes use ammonia.

Brasso contains a lot of ammonia.

Ammonia weakens brass, making it brittle and more subject to cracking/splitting. It doesn't need a lot, just a little does the trick.

Not something preferable since the case tends to be the weakest component in your firing lineup.

Weak cases have ruined a lot of peoples day.

jtduncan · February 18, 2002, 04:53 AM

Go to your local auto parts store and ask for ammonia-free metal polish for brass.

OSHA requires that if any products contain a hazardous chemical, ammonia, the employer must have a chemical warning sheet. No sheet, no ammonia. And the product should have listing of its contents too.

Waterdog · February 20, 2002, 07:50 PM

I like the stuff Dillon sells, it works great.

Waterdog

VTR996 · February 21, 2002, 05:44 PM

I tried some brasso on a few .44mag rounds, loaded and fired them the same day, they quickly turned a milky greenish color. I thought it looked like brass does when exposed to the elements so I quite using it, I just tumble w/ walnut media and call it good.

Sisco · February 21, 2002, 05:56 PM

I've used a variety of auto polishes. At the moment I'm using Eagle 1. Check the label for amonia content or just open it up and give it the sniff test.

Shawn Dodson · February 21, 2002, 06:20 PM

I currently use crushed walnut shells with jewelers rouge. What a freakin' mess this stuff makes on my reloading bench.

I was planning to try the Dillon stuff. Which media, corn cob or crushed walnut shells, seems to do a better job with the Dillon product?

maxwayne · February 21, 2002, 06:42 PM

General rule of thumb is that walnut cleans and corn polishes. Some use only one for both. I use corn with a polish additive.

bowhnter · February 24, 2002, 08:09 AM

Ditto corn & polish. Midway's brand for now

WESHOOT2 · February 24, 2002, 09:09 AM

I've found what works best for me is corn and Dillon Rapid-Polish.

(I get sent other stuff often for testing.)

45Badger · February 24, 2002, 01:03 PM

Walnut (better when brass is really dirty) or corn and Turtle Wax 2001 car polish. Fast and beautiful!

riflemanZ · February 27, 2002, 09:47 PM

I use lymans turbo brite.

ryucasta · February 27, 2002, 10:17 PM

I use a product called grit o' cobs http://www.andersonsinc.com/P&M/industrialProd.html

Here in Los Angeles it sells for $22.00 for a 50 pound bag. Thats a lot cheaper than what midway and dillion charge. BTW, I dont use any additive and it leaves the cases looking like new.

Chemistry · March 3, 2002, 10:19 AM

I recommend any of the following:

Midway's "White Lightning" polish (smells nice with a citrus scent)
Dillon's brass Rapid Polish
Berry's Brass Polish (http://www.shooterstore.com/acb/show...tGroup_ID=1559)

February 14, 2002, 02:56 PM	#1
czhead Member Join Date: February 12, 2002 Location: Plano, Tx Posts: 29	media additive Has anyone tried "BRASSO", the liquid brass polisher with corn media as an additive for shiny brass?

February 18, 2002, 04:53 AM	#6
jtduncan Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 1999 Location: Seattle, Washington, USA Posts: 1,686	Go to your local auto parts store and ask for ammonia-free metal polish for brass. OSHA requires that if any products contain a hazardous chemical, ammonia, the employer must have a chemical warning sheet. No sheet, no ammonia. And the product should have listing of its contents too. __________________ The Seattle SharpShooter Reloaded .223 Rem, 9mm, 40SW, 357 SIG, 10mm, 44 Mag, 45 ACP Today?

February 21, 2002, 05:56 PM	#9
Sisco Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 1999 Location: KS Posts: 1,558	I've used a variety of auto polishes. At the moment I'm using Eagle 1. Check the label for amonia content or just open it up and give it the sniff test. __________________ "I don't mind it when stupid people say stupid things. Stupid people should be encouraged to say stupid things, that way we always know who the stupid people are." ~ Ted Nugent http://www.awbansunset.com/awcountdown_sm.gif

February 24, 2002, 08:09 AM	#12
bowhnter Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2002 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 173	Ditto corn & polish. Midway's brand for now __________________ bowhnter =========== "None but an armed nation can dispense with a standing army. To keep ours armed and disciplined is therefore at all times important, but especially so at a moment when rights the most essential to our welfare have been violated." --Thomas Jefferson -----, 1803. ME 10:365

February 24, 2002, 09:09 AM	#13
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	PROFESSIONAL ADVICE I've found what works best for me is corn and Dillon Rapid-Polish. (I get sent other stuff often for testing.) __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

February 14, 2002, 05:35 PM	#2
JimmyDee Member Join Date: December 30, 2001 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 79	I've heard that it's not a good idea because it contains ammonia which weakens the brass.

February 14, 2002, 07:14 PM	#3
maxwayne Senior Member Join Date: March 10, 2001 Posts: 402	Lots of discussion about this topic. I have done it in the past, but now use Flitz or Turtle Wax. I can't imagine that the amount of ammonia in Brasso is going to do more harm to the case than what firing does to it. Just my opinion.

February 14, 2002, 10:43 PM	#4
JimmyDee Member Join Date: December 30, 2001 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 79	Yeah, I know what you mean - but that's what I've heard. At the same time, chrome cleaner is recommended, but it seems that I sniff a little ammonia that stuff...

February 15, 2002, 06:24 AM	#5
Jager1 Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2000 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 422	Most chrome/brass cleaners and polishes use ammonia. Brasso contains a lot of ammonia. Ammonia weakens brass, making it brittle and more subject to cracking/splitting. It doesn't need a lot, just a little does the trick. Not something preferable since the case tends to be the weakest component in your firing lineup. Weak cases have ruined a lot of peoples day.

February 20, 2002, 07:50 PM	#7
Waterdog Junior member Join Date: January 6, 2000 Location: AZ Posts: 1,236	I like the stuff Dillon sells, it works great. Waterdog

February 21, 2002, 05:44 PM	#8
VTR996 Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2001 Location: OKLAHOMA Posts: 195	I tried some brasso on a few .44mag rounds, loaded and fired them the same day, they quickly turned a milky greenish color. I thought it looked like brass does when exposed to the elements so I quite using it, I just tumble w/ walnut media and call it good.

February 21, 2002, 06:20 PM	#10
Shawn Dodson Junior member Join Date: December 16, 1998 Location: Titusville, FL, USA Posts: 1,030	I currently use crushed walnut shells with jewelers rouge. What a freakin' mess this stuff makes on my reloading bench. I was planning to try the Dillon stuff. Which media, corn cob or crushed walnut shells, seems to do a better job with the Dillon product?

February 21, 2002, 06:42 PM	#11
maxwayne Senior Member Join Date: March 10, 2001 Posts: 402	General rule of thumb is that walnut cleans and corn polishes. Some use only one for both. I use corn with a polish additive.

February 24, 2002, 01:03 PM	#14
45Badger Member Join Date: January 18, 2002 Location: Minn-eh-soh-ta! Posts: 41	Walnut (better when brass is really dirty) or corn and Turtle Wax 2001 car polish. Fast and beautiful! __________________ Live Free or Die! 9mm = 45acp set on "stun"

February 27, 2002, 09:47 PM	#15
riflemanZ Member Join Date: February 16, 2002 Location: milwaukee wi Posts: 20	I use lymans turbo brite. __________________ Thanks the riflemanZ NRA Member My best friend is my 45-70!

February 27, 2002, 10:17 PM	#16
ryucasta Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 431	I use a product called grit o' cobs http://www.andersonsinc.com/P&M/industrialProd.html Here in Los Angeles it sells for $22.00 for a 50 pound bag. Thats a lot cheaper than what midway and dillion charge. BTW, I dont use any additive and it leaves the cases looking like new. __________________ Cheers, Raul Scarface/Tony Montana Says: Send me here. Send me there. This. That. Nothing you can do to me Harry, Castro didn’t do --- nothing...

March 3, 2002, 10:19 AM	#17
Chemistry Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2001 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 158	I recommend any of the following: Midway's "White Lightning" polish (smells nice with a citrus scent) Dillon's brass Rapid Polish Berry's Brass Polish (http://www.shooterstore.com/acb/show...tGroup_ID=1559)