Thread: wet clean brass with primer in

Hi Guys

This is once fired brass, being lying around for a while. So all dull.

Not too worried about having shiny brass, apparently it is easier to spot to pick up though...lol

I had read/seen/heard brass should be cleaned before putting through dies, to prevent damage????

Had a play with some federal once fired brass I was not planning to use, solution was 1/2 teaspoon in 500ml very hot water, stirred on and off for 10mins, came out mint, rinsed well and drying now, seems to have cleaned inside neck quite well.

I have heard not to use ammonia based products e.g. brasso as it can make brass brittle, will acid do the same?

Cheers

Dino