Ultrasonic Cleaners and solutions

Marco Califo · November 15, 2022, 11:30 AM

I bought an ultrasonic cleaner, heated and apparently well powered. It is a Chinese brand Unclenick mentioned. No real instructions included. I cleaned some 7.62 brass with Frankfort Arse. Blue US concentrate (same as I use for steel pin wet tumbling). Good results on Brass, but label says use on brass only.
I have some rust on dies and other small parts. I have Evaporust, and have used some small soaking to good effect.
Questions: Do I just pour the Evaporust in full strength? Clean, then drain? Rinse & oil?
What solutions and parts are you cleaning?
Is there an ultrasonic cleaning reference text I should be reading?

markr6754 · November 15, 2022, 06:11 PM

Pour the Evaporust full strength. Return the fluid back to the bottle when you're finished. It doesn't wear out until the fluid is basically black and doesn't work any longer. Don't dilute the product. Don't toss dirty/used product. It works until it doesn't.
Your intended use of Evaporust is exactly where it shines. Light, surface rust to get a clean surface...then oil that baby to prevent re-rusting. I've used it on parts from my Hornady Power Case Prep Center. If it's ferrous, toss it in.

Marco Califo · November 18, 2022, 06:06 PM

Seems like there is only one book, and it is two volumes. Around $150 for both. I might try volume 1. They did not have a table of contents on Amazon.
Both volumes would cost more than my Ultrasonic Cleaner.
I found a used first edition hardcover for $15, not on Amazon, circa 2000. For my money, I will start with that.

November 15, 2022, 11:30 AM	#1
Marco Califo Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2011 Location: LA (Greater Los Angeles Area) Posts: 2,598	Ultrasonic Cleaners and solutions I bought an ultrasonic cleaner, heated and apparently well powered. It is a Chinese brand Unclenick mentioned. No real instructions included. I cleaned some 7.62 brass with Frankfort Arse. Blue US concentrate (same as I use for steel pin wet tumbling). Good results on Brass, but label says use on brass only. I have some rust on dies and other small parts. I have Evaporust, and have used some small soaking to good effect. Questions: Do I just pour the Evaporust in full strength? Clean, then drain? Rinse & oil? What solutions and parts are you cleaning? Is there an ultrasonic cleaning reference text I should be reading? __________________ ............

November 15, 2022, 06:11 PM	#2
markr6754 Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2018 Location: Centerville, OH Posts: 347	Pour the Evaporust full strength. Return the fluid back to the bottle when you're finished. It doesn't wear out until the fluid is basically black and doesn't work any longer. Don't dilute the product. Don't toss dirty/used product. It works until it doesn't. Your intended use of Evaporust is exactly where it shines. Light, surface rust to get a clean surface...then oil that baby to prevent re-rusting. I've used it on parts from my Hornady Power Case Prep Center. If it's ferrous, toss it in. __________________ “Draw me not without reason, sheath me not without honor.”

November 18, 2022, 06:06 PM	#3
Marco Califo Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2011 Location: LA (Greater Los Angeles Area) Posts: 2,598	Handbook for Critical Cleaning: Applications, Processes, and Controls, Second Edition Seems like there is only one book, and it is two volumes. Around $150 for both. I might try volume 1. They did not have a table of contents on Amazon. Both volumes would cost more than my Ultrasonic Cleaner. I found a used first edition hardcover for $15, not on Amazon, circa 2000. For my money, I will start with that. __________________ ............ Last edited by Marco Califo; November 18, 2022 at 06:12 PM. Reason: Add Facts