Bullett Sass 19707 Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 I have a brass carrier in my uberti 1873, and just got done with a BP match. I use APP and cleaned the rifle and carrier about 1-2 hrs after the match. The carrier is tarnished and I want it shiny again. Will Brasso harm the carrier? Is there some product that is better? Comments about leaving it tarnished would not be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Dead Ed Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 try some “Flitz”. It’ll shine it right back up. With APP, I cleaned up with windex with vinegar and that cleaned everything real well too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major BS Walker Regulator Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 I clean my brass in a tumbler with stainless steel pins. Every so often I just drop my carrier in with a batch of brass. Looks like I just bought it. Flitz and mag wheel cleaner will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 If Brasso is what you have, use it. It won't take long. Won't hurt the brass a bit if you get it off in an hour or two. good luck, GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancy Shot, SASS #67163 Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 2 hours ago, Major BS Walker Regulator said: I clean my brass in a tumbler with stainless steel pins. Every so often I just drop my carrier in with a batch of brass. Looks like I just bought it. Flitz and mag wheel cleaner will work. This Chancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 You can add me to the camp that occasionally throws mine in the tumbler to clean it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakebite Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 I do clean mine. I think it is important to buff and keep the front ramp really smooth so the cartridges come out of the magazine and ride easily into the carrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostrum Damus SASS #110702 Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Brasso and Flitz contain the same active chemical that converts and allows removal of the surface oxidation. Brasso costs less than a quarter of what you'll pay for Flitz. Neither harms the brass. Just follow directions, keep using fresh areas of the rag, and do small overlapping areas until done, not trying to do the whole thing all at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostrum Damus SASS #110702 Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Just be very careful to fully mask off anything you do not want to alter. Both FLITZ and BRASSO will remove bluing and may alter the appearance of case-hardening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 I've been shooting APP for a LOOOOOOONG time now. When My Carrier Block needs cleaned (not often) I throw it in the same soak with my brass. After drying, I toss it in the Dillon along with the brass. Doesn't always look "new" but it's always clean. What are you using to "Clean" it ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tequila Shooter Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 Cleaning brass parts are an ongoing battle, ask anyone that served in the Navy and had to polish brass everyday. I’ll offer a couple of tips that I’ve found helpful: high speed Dremels are not your friend when getting the tarnish off, as the buffer gets hot it turns the tarnish into a gummy mess. Once the tarnish is off a high speed buffing is not usually necessary but will bring out a higher shine. When you get it shined to you liking the bottom and lower side (area circled in the above picture) you can apply a few light coats of brass lacquer. The lacquer will make future cleaning easier, I would not lacquer any other area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullett Sass 19707 Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 Thank you for the replies. Bullett 19707 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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