Waterspots on brass

[The7mmSTW]

I have been cleaning brass with my new stainless tumbling media kit, which works amazing

But I was wondering what y'all have done to decrease the Waterspots on the brass

They are not plentiful but will effect anything in the final product?

-matt

 

[drbill]

Some people clean brass like you some don't clean at all.
I have done both. Do you shoot better with clean brass?
Primer pockets should be always cleaned in my opinion.

When I clean mine like you I will rinse them all off with cold tap water, a lot.
I will then lay them on a large towel in a rolling row.
Then I will fold the towel over and roll them back and forth.
This will take all the excess water off and make them "spotless"
I have heard of people using baking soda or something in the rinse water to help for the spots but not sure on this and if it helps the brass.

 

[Fire306]

I do the same as drbill, except I rinse with as hot of water as the tap will run. Probably makes no difference, but if figure it's like doing the dishes. hot water rinse makes them dry quicker.

 

[drbill]

The hot water is a very good idea and I think I will try it, but the hot water heater in the "toy" section for me and my children is off because my wife likes her pennies.

 

[pwrdbycotn]

Preheat your oven to 375*, rinse your brass and lay them on a cookie sheet and bake for 3 min. No water spots and can be loaded immediately because the brass will be dry inside and out.

 

[Fire306]

The hot water is a very good idea and I think I will try it, but the hot water heater in the "toy" section for me and my children is off because my wife likes her pennies.

I use the kitchen sink. Try that, she may re-think letting you have hot water. LOL

I may try the oven trick next time.

 

[LRSickle]

Don't leave them in too long like I did. It turned them brownish. Also, I thought using more Lemon Shine would make them even brighter. It turns them brownish after acouple days. Sooo, I went back and read the instuctions again and lo and behold they knew more than I did.I now rinse mine really well in warm water and roll them on a dish towel. No spots at all. I absolutely love my Stainless tumbler.