Have you ever tried Iosso brass cleaner?

Tex S · July 6, 2010, 08:37 PM

Does it work good? How long until the solution is no good and needs to be thrown out?

Mr Kris · July 6, 2010, 08:46 PM

I used it for a little while before I got a tumbler. It worked well on 44 magnum and 223 brass for removing external residue, and even the insides and primer pockets were actually pretty clean.

I did find that any brass I cleaned with the stuff would darken over time... I imagine rinsing longer, or with something to neutralize the chemical would fix that.

Can't comment on how long it lasts.... I got a tumbler not long after.

Tex S · July 8, 2010, 01:45 AM

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Can't comment on how long it lasts.... I got a tumbler not long after.

So your tumbler is better?

Darren007 · July 8, 2010, 02:01 AM

I agree with Mr Kris. I used the Iosso brass cleaner for about 6 months. The cases came out fairly clean and shiny, however, I soon bought a tumbler and find the tumbler gives easier and better results.

50 shooter · July 8, 2010, 11:49 AM

The best thing about Iosso is that you can dip the brass, rinse it, dry it and be done loading before the stuff you put in the tumbler is done. On most brass it will give you a lightly shined appearance, if you want it blindingly shiny you'll need to finish it off in some corncob media with polish in your tumbler.

Other then that it's good stuff and it does a great job of getting surplus brass cleaned up faster then a tumbler can. On factory stuff it will keep the shine if you dip it in for no more then 1 minute. You can dry your brass in your oven, just be sure to use the "warm" setting only.

Be sure to wear gloves, the combination of the chemical reaction cleaning the brass will give your fingernails a light blue appearance. Don't ask me how I know this, just trust me on it.

rrp · July 8, 2010, 12:08 PM

I use it on old discolored brass to get the tarnish off. After that,I let it dry, and then tumble it to bring it to a nice shine. The brass is nice and clean after the Isso but it is dull.

ballardw · July 9, 2010, 01:16 AM

I use this on heavily oxidized or discolored brass so I have a chance to see small cracks or splits. I found out that with some brown brass several hours in a tumbler yields shiny brown brass that was hard to tell if there were any splits.

Rinse well in hot water. Then do it again. Dry with heat gun or hair dryer. Small damp spots may turn green with amazing speed.

July 6, 2010, 08:37 PM	#1
Tex S Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, TEXAS Posts: 909	Have you ever tried Iosso brass cleaner? Does it work good? How long until the solution is no good and needs to be thrown out?

July 8, 2010, 11:49 AM	#5
50 shooter Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2002 Location: SoCal PRK Posts: 986	The best thing about Iosso is that you can dip the brass, rinse it, dry it and be done loading before the stuff you put in the tumbler is done. On most brass it will give you a lightly shined appearance, if you want it blindingly shiny you'll need to finish it off in some corncob media with polish in your tumbler. Other then that it's good stuff and it does a great job of getting surplus brass cleaned up faster then a tumbler can. On factory stuff it will keep the shine if you dip it in for no more then 1 minute. You can dry your brass in your oven, just be sure to use the "warm" setting only. Be sure to wear gloves, the combination of the chemical reaction cleaning the brass will give your fingernails a light blue appearance. Don't ask me how I know this, just trust me on it. __________________ I see the world thru bloodshot eyes Streets filled with blood from distant lies The dogs of war never compromise, No time for rearranging.

July 6, 2010, 08:46 PM	#2
Mr Kris Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2005 Location: USA Posts: 111	I used it for a little while before I got a tumbler. It worked well on 44 magnum and 223 brass for removing external residue, and even the insides and primer pockets were actually pretty clean. I did find that any brass I cleaned with the stuff would darken over time... I imagine rinsing longer, or with something to neutralize the chemical would fix that. Can't comment on how long it lasts.... I got a tumbler not long after.

July 8, 2010, 02:01 AM	#4
Darren007 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,053	I agree with Mr Kris. I used the Iosso brass cleaner for about 6 months. The cases came out fairly clean and shiny, however, I soon bought a tumbler and find the tumbler gives easier and better results.

July 8, 2010, 12:08 PM	#6
rrp Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2006 Location: west central Wi Posts: 300	I use it on old discolored brass to get the tarnish off. After that,I let it dry, and then tumble it to bring it to a nice shine. The brass is nice and clean after the Isso but it is dull.

July 9, 2010, 01:16 AM	#7
ballardw Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 1,415	I use this on heavily oxidized or discolored brass so I have a chance to see small cracks or splits. I found out that with some brown brass several hours in a tumbler yields shiny brown brass that was hard to tell if there were any splits. Rinse well in hot water. Then do it again. Dry with heat gun or hair dryer. Small damp spots may turn green with amazing speed.