Cleaning a brass framed Yellow boy after firing BP

[commando223]

Hi everyone I wanted to know what is a safe way to clean the brass receiver after firing Black power loads.

Is Pure Balistol ok or should it be mixed with water?

[Hannibal]

I've used a product called 'NeverDull' on mine, but I've never fired black powder in it. You can find it in auto parts stores. It's a treated cotton material. Works great on chrome and aluminum also. All metal can.

[John Boy]

Flitz ... https://www.flitz-polish.com/p/flitz-liquid-polish/FLTLLQ04587

[Lead pot]

Personally I like the brass framed 60 Henry's and the yellow boys when the brass gets a little dark. Just water, dry and oil after use does just fine. If your a X service guy or still in and need the brass to shine the old stand by Brasso or what John listed does well seeing your reflection looking back at you.
Kurt

[John Boy]

Personally I like the brass framed 60 Henry's and the yellow boys when the brass gets a little dark.
Kurt - I'm with you. All of my CAS rifles are brass shot with black powder. With the patina on them - they sure do look 'Cowboyish' :)

[35 Whelen]

Hi everyone I wanted to know what is a safe way to clean the brass receiver after firing Black power loads.

Is Pure Balistol ok or should it be mixed with water?

Don't use it full strength. I mix 7 parts water to 1 part Ballistol and it cleans black powder like no nobodies business. Mind you, it doesn't shine the brass, but it will clean it and steel for that matter.

35W

[country gent]

I mix ballistol 10-1 with water. Also windex multi surface with vinegar is a great BP cleaner Ive used it on bores at the range for years. I would recommend trying it on a piece of scrap brass first though. put some on a small piece of brass or soak the brass in a small amount for a few days to make sure it dosent discolor or cause it to turn green. Be sure with either to oil lightly after use to prevent oxidation.

[Red Bear Haraldsson]

NevrDull will make it shine like a gold mirror. It will also show every single little nick in the metal. :)

[CASTER OF LEAD]

Mother's MAG and Aluminum paste polish will also have it shining like a gold mirror. We use it on our brass rails, bell , and fire hose connectors on the Tug boat I work on. - CASTER