Before Bullplate sprue lube, what should I use to clean all my moulds?

[sheepdog]

I don't want to spend much time cleanign them, either cause I got alot of them to clean. :)

[largom]

Some may frown but I clean molds that need it in gasoline then blow off with an air hose from my air compressor. Setting them on a warm hot plate assures evaporation of any remaining gas. Fast & simple.

Larry

[captaint]

Nothin wrong with that, largom. I mean, you gotta clean them with something wet!!! Sheepdog, I use paint thinner, gas, carb cleaner, degreaser, soap & water & toothbrush - whatever.. If you need to get some lead traces off, many guys rub an ingot politely on the faces and that picks up the "bad" lead. my take. enjoy Mike

[the_ursus]

I use brake cleaner.

[chaos]

I use brake cleaner.


On IRON moulds:

For stuck on or smeared lead. It gets scrubbed away with "Chore Boy" copper pads... Just like a leaded bore.


I also use a tiny amount of copper anti-sieze on the bottom of the sprue plate near the hinge. Eliminates any gauling.

[Taylor]

brake cleaner

[Hi-Performance Bullet Coatings]

For Cast Iron moulds:
Try some Tabasco brand hot sauce, don't soak'em in it. Use good stiff nylon brush to scrub them. Rinse in hot water and either set them a hot plate or use a hair dryer or good dry stream of air from a compressor.
Be aware that the moulds are now removed of any oil and will rust. I lightly oil the outsides and apply a release agent to the cavity.
I got this from the folks at Magma and it works very well.

[mpmarty]

+1 on the tobasco sauce

[mroliver77]

SD,
If you are talking lead smears. I heat the mold in the lead until it is a little too hot to cast with. I use a soft brass brush to wisk away the lead. No damage and fast. Do it when your going to use the mold and then treat with the BP.
Jay