tulkyuk Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Bit of advise if possible please - 1) What mix ratio do you use of Vinegar and water;- i.E. 50% water + 50 Vinegar 2) how long do you let it run for to clean 3) do you need to wash them after bieng put through cleaner. Cheers in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windknot Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 What are you cleaning? You'll be amazed at what just soapy water will get out in the ultrasound. Flush with clean water, dry with an air line if available, give it a good squirt with WD-40, and you're done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 I wouldn't use vinegar Paul, the acid will degrade the Zinc in the Brass and weaken it. There are proprietry cleaners that are safe to add, I don't remember offhand which one I used, but I bought it from RS Components. I'll try to dig it out and PM you. Also try doing a search on the 'V' site, it's been covered on there a couple of times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windknot Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Aaah- you're cleaning brass. One of the better cleaners for brass is...Coke! The phosphoric acid is what does the real work- it's at a pretty low concentration, so you don't have to worry about damaging your cases either. Let the Coke go flat before you put it in the ultrasound, or it will fizz up and make an unholy mess of things. Two minutes, rinse in hot water, let dry and you're ready to reload. And to think people drink the stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted October 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Cheers Boys - got some off that gear from maplin, i'll get back with the results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bali Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Hi Very interested in what you are saying here but whats the name of the gear you bought from Maplin. Will my wifes sonic jewellery cleaner be ok to use Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted October 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Yes it will - that is basiclly all they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bali Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 (edited) Thanks Tulkyuk so what will be the best solution to put in it will you use coke ? Edited October 4, 2008 by Bali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinxy72 Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 tizer is even better .... my mum cleans her rings in tizer ...... she says its better than any cleaner. same as above leave to go flat is using a cleaner :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog546 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 As for Windknot's comment of squirting WD40 on your brasses! WD40 is no longer used in the US for cleaning or lubricating guns as it alters the explosive capacity of gunpowder and has blown many guns breaches up. If you are intent on using something to stop your brass tarnishing after cleaning,put them in a grip seal bag with a bag of silica as this will draw all the moisture which causes the reaction of tarnishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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