Residue on cleaned brass

[Executive]

My brass is coming out pretty clean but I need to wipe it off to get that final glossy shine that I like. It's like a dusty film over the brass. It's clean enough, but I'm a little fussy and like to have it really shine. I'm using Lyman green Tuf-Nut. I did not care for the Lyman red rouge stuff. It really left a reddish film on the brass. Any suggestions for a locally available additive or procedure for me to try?

 

[RKG]

One approach (I don't usually take the time) is to empty the tumbler, fill it with pieces of paper towel, cut into quarters, and retumble for half an hour.

 

[rewster]

I use plain ground corn cob with no additives. Brass comes out shiney with no residue.

regards....roger

 

[Scrivener]

Have you tried cutting USED dryer sheets into strips and running them with the brass? I think you'll find the strips take out a lot of the dust, corrosion and primer residue..

Brass comes out cleaner and your media stays good longer.

 

[matt]

Have you tried cutting USED dryer sheets into strips and running them with the brass? I think you'll find the strips take out a lot of the dust, corrosion and primer residue..

Brass comes out cleaner and your media stays good longer.

+1

It really helps the media last longer by gathering the dust.

 

[rscalzo]

I buy the large box of no frills dryer sheets at Sam's Club. the box lasts forever.

 

[EddieCoyle]

Have you tried cutting USED dryer sheets into strips and running them with the brass? I think you'll find the strips take out a lot of the dust, corrosion and primer residue..

Brass comes out cleaner and your media stays good longer.

I've used them since I first saw you suggest it. The dryer sheet strips really pick up a lot of crap - they come out dark brown.

 

[boston_007]

I've used them since I first saw you suggest it. The dryer sheet strips really pick up a lot of crap - they come out dark brown.

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They work especially well when using crushed walnut media........

 

[retired]

crushed corncob will give you the best results,I have used it for 5 years.red walnut is also very dusty.

 

[IPSC_DRL]

Snuggle in the tumbler.

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They work especially well when using crushed walnut media........

+1 My wife now knows not to toss the used drier sheets, they go in a recycle bag and then down to my reloading room. Have been using them for years.