case lube pad

4runnerman · November 7, 2010, 06:21 PM

Ok i have a oops. I use very fine walnut to tumble my cases. Must have forgot to empty one of them. Now i have a very gritty pad.. Tips or help on how do you clean them?. Warm soap water??...

Thanks
Bruce

jepp2 · November 7, 2010, 06:30 PM

What kind of lube are you using?

4runnerman · November 7, 2010, 06:56 PM

RCBS in the squeeze bottle..

chiefr · November 7, 2010, 08:28 PM

I too clean my cases with walnut media and have worn out quite a few pads in my days. I usually scrape off the media residue with an old toothbrush or a razorblade careful not to cut into it. I do think it is important to keep chunks of walnut and metal off the pad to protect dies & cases. As far as keeping the pad the original color & perfectly clean, I gave up on that many years ago. My latest one is black with stains which I consider that a badge of honor considering the use it has seen.

rg1 · November 7, 2010, 10:22 PM

I've used odorless mineral spirits to clean my lube pad. Put mineral spirits on a rag and rub until clean. Hasn't hurt my RCBS lube pad and it is clean and green again. Have done the cleaning several times. Don't saturate the pad, just the rag.

TXGunNut · November 7, 2010, 10:47 PM

If all else fails soap & water will restore it to like new condition.

medalguy · November 8, 2010, 12:37 AM

I scrape the surface with a single edge razor blade, works fine. To clean use mineral spirits or any solvent. Hot water will probably work well too, never thought of that.

4runnerman · November 8, 2010, 06:12 AM

Thanks for the help all. Must have missed one case becase went to lube it and,,Wow i mean the whole ase must have been full. Kinda puts the brakes on right there.

Thanks
Bruce

November 7, 2010, 06:21 PM	#1
4runnerman Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,577	case lube pad Ok i have a oops. I use very fine walnut to tumble my cases. Must have forgot to empty one of them. Now i have a very gritty pad.. Tips or help on how do you clean them?. Warm soap water??... Thanks Bruce

November 7, 2010, 06:30 PM	#2
jepp2 Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2008 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,476	Need more information What kind of lube are you using?

November 7, 2010, 10:47 PM	#6
TXGunNut Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: If you have to ask... Posts: 2,860	If all else fails soap & water will restore it to like new condition. __________________ Life Member NRA, TSRA Smokeless powder is a passing fad! -Steve Garbe I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it. -Woodrow F. Call Lonesome Dove My favorite recipes start out with a handful of used wheelweights.

November 7, 2010, 06:56 PM	#3
4runnerman Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,577	RCBS in the squeeze bottle..

November 7, 2010, 08:28 PM	#4
chiefr Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2010 Location: AR Posts: 1,401	I too clean my cases with walnut media and have worn out quite a few pads in my days. I usually scrape off the media residue with an old toothbrush or a razorblade careful not to cut into it. I do think it is important to keep chunks of walnut and metal off the pad to protect dies & cases. As far as keeping the pad the original color & perfectly clean, I gave up on that many years ago. My latest one is black with stains which I consider that a badge of honor considering the use it has seen.

November 7, 2010, 10:22 PM	#5
rg1 Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2001 Posts: 1,125	I've used odorless mineral spirits to clean my lube pad. Put mineral spirits on a rag and rub until clean. Hasn't hurt my RCBS lube pad and it is clean and green again. Have done the cleaning several times. Don't saturate the pad, just the rag.

November 8, 2010, 12:37 AM	#7
medalguy Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,033	I scrape the surface with a single edge razor blade, works fine. To clean use mineral spirits or any solvent. Hot water will probably work well too, never thought of that.

November 8, 2010, 06:12 AM	#8
4runnerman Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,577	Thanks for the help all. Must have missed one case becase went to lube it and,,Wow i mean the whole ase must have been full. Kinda puts the brakes on right there. Thanks Bruce