Help me, i got ugly brass

[dsmjon]

IMO, there is more than one side to a piece of brass. I like for the insides to be clean as well, even though I know such a thin layer of carbon isn't going to hurt anything, it's just my preference. I also take pride in my work. Obviously, a group of 20 going through a single hole is more prideful than a shiny case with a lead top, but I like for my work to be seen as to reflect the amount of time and detail I put toward each round loaded.

[JRW]

if you want really clean brass, get ceramic. No comparison to any of the above.

[mike in co]

if you want really clean brass, get ceramic. No comparison to any of the above.

does ceramic give a smooth bright shinny surface ?

mike in co

[nvbirdman]

I use the old NRA formula of vinegar and salt. Soak for about twenty minutes, agitating a few times, then rinse in clear water and throw them in my tumbler w/walnut for about an hour.
You will be amazed.

[August]

does ceramic give a smooth bright shinny surface ?

Yup, outside AND inside !

Some detergents dull the surface, I've found. The one that produces "new brass" is the RCBS sidewinder detergent. I've gotten bright brass with the low sudsing, laundry detergent from Costco also.

When I've tried Murphy's or Windex, I've gotten a film on the surface of the brass as a result.

Ceramic is really nice. I only use it for black powder stuff because of the increased amount of work associated with the process, however.

[sheepdog]

Do ceramic require more time or something? Assuming it can be reused if washed out and dried.

[JRW]

Do ceramic require more time or something? Assuming it can be reused if washed out and dried.

contact Steve Rhoades via azsharpshooters.com for the ceramic kits. You will receive the ceramic media and liquid solution needed for about 50 bucks. follow the instructions and you should have brass that looks like you used simichrome polish on the stuff. there are some smaller sizes that will do the small bottleneck cases like the 223 etc.

[Bob.]

I use the old NRA formula of vinegar and salt. Soak for about twenty minutes, agitating a few times, then rinse in clear water and throw them in my tumbler w/walnut for about an hour.
You will be amazed.

Thats how I clean brass if it's really tarnished and dirty.
I let it soak untill it starts to change color, wash/rinse dry then tumble in cob.
Looks like new and cuts tumbling time in 1/2 or more .

Bob

[sheepdog]

contact Steve Rhoades via azsharpshooters.com for the ceramic kits. You will receive the ceramic media and liquid solution needed for about 50 bucks. follow the instructions and you should have brass that looks like you used simichrome polish on the stuff. there are some smaller sizes that will do the small bottleneck cases like the 223 etc.

I was thinking about buying the ceramic kit at harbor freight, same thing?

[montana_charlie]

I was thinking about buying the ceramic kit at harbor freight, same thing?

Didn't know they had a ceramic kit.
Post a link to the kit so we can read it's description.

What kinds (calibers) of cases do you want to use ceramic on...and do you have a rotary tumbler?
CM

[JRW]

I was thinking about buying the ceramic kit at harbor freight, same thing?

Didn't know they had a ceramic kit.
Post a link to the kit so we can read it's description.

What kinds (calibers) of cases do you want to use ceramic on...and do you have a rotary tumbler?
CM

the ceramic can be used in a vibratory tumbler, but is best in a rotary tumbler. there are two different kits, one for each application.

[housedad]

if it ain't too much brass, then Tarn-X will make it look good no matter what.