Homemade Ultrasonic Cleaning Solution For Brass

[@satheshsoundarrajan496]

Ordered my hornady sonic cleaner thanks for this excellent video. I give you one in return. I use one tea spoon of coconut oil and rub it in my hand and use my hands to mix about 40 cases of 308. You don't need to buy any more case lube. This works like hot knife on butter. The 308 cases we used it to full length resize were very good and the difference was one thousands of an inch.

[@danielf7055]

I use an air fryer set on low heat 180 degrees works great just don't let your wife catch you !

[@453421abcdefg12345]

This works very well ! I think you would be safer using Citric Acid rather than the Vinegar, it would be less aggressive and clean just as well, I see the primer pockets were cleaned very well using this solution, many thanks for posting.

[@donaldsteele5238]

Do you need to neutralize citric acid?

[@453421abcdefg12345]

@@donaldsteele5238 I have never had a corrosion problem when using Citrus Acid crystals, I only add a teaspoon full and it always works very well, I do always dry the cases off after tumbling, but even those that have had droplets dry on them are unaffected by acid action.

[@Daniel-lf3jg]

Good video. I often work with small brass parts and this should be useful. Although my ultrasonic cleaner is just a miniature one it should be the same principle

[@dallas69]

No Do not use salt even a lttle on any metal is bad. Ask any watch maker Brass or Copper Zink is over time corrsive and metal has grains. Metal grains means there is places where salt can be traped. When a Copper Zink part is damaged with age then that Copper Zink is distroyed Use anything but salt no matter how little salt with Copper Zink is bad

[@ZhuJo99]

As someone else noted, I found out that citric acid (one soup spoon) and dish polishing solution for dishmashine works very well. You can buy citric acid in 1 kilo in stores with industrial chemical solutions very cheaply (avoid to buy it in groceries). Brass looks like new.

[@wiederladerTv]

Yes, citric acid works also...not so much odor ;-)

[@georgeharvey3062]

Nice video. Was wondering if there is a problem with just putting the brass in an old cake pan and drying at 170 degrees in the oven? Thank you

[@5b4aezmarinoscyprus71]

Thanks for the valuable infos about cleaning brass. How about cleaning other staffs like cast aluminium or mild steel. Often I worked on fixing chainsaw and other similar engine's and I need to clean the carburettor. Do you have any suggestions for this metals, liquid cleaning solution...?

[@banjomaisey9050]

Great video, very handy for those on a budget.

[@shaneengelberts120]

Greetings from South Africa Markus. Nice to the point video. Thanks for the solution tip. Every penny saved counts.

[@WV591]

what kind of Ultrasonic Cleaner is that?

[@chevy6299]

I use citric acid at 2 tea spoons per quart of water. Works about the same as vinegar.

[@BLAZE5417]

Thanks for your video. I really like the size of your ultrasonic cleaner. I use the same cleaning solution.

[@wiederladerTv]

Thanks for watching my video Pamela. I test another (easier to use) solution at this moment and will make a video about it very soon. ;-) Greetings from Germany Markus

[@damon323]

Good video! But this seems like quite a process. I have two dry media Hornady tumblers. Throw in some polish and it’s done in 2 hours. Spray it with one shot and I’m ready to reload.

[@bharathba4762]

Hello Sir, Thank You for your efforts in making such a kind video and it is very informative and knowledgeable too great. Sir here at your video, you had used distilled water, the same distilled water which were using in Batteries like UPS and Car Battery.

[@elijahcherkez9379]

what are the brass items?

[@galaxyprime6543]

Elijah Cherkez They are bullet shell casings... ;)

[@shaku2182]

May I ask the price of Ultrasonic cleaner in Euros? How many rounds of .308 Win is a practical capacity? (Sorry if I missed the info..)

[@josef4059]

I’m checking out as many videos as I can on the reloading subject. Your video is quite informative. Thank you!

[@McChimperson]

Your cleaning solution worked great for me. I might try citric acid next time.

[@Tree_Dee]

Ausgezeichnet!

[@wiederladerTv]

Danke dir!

[@triplebisme]

Good idea with a dehydrator at the end… I have several of those and I’ve never thought about using it like that I always just put my brass in the oven on 150°F and let it dry my brass but the dehydrator idea is genius thank you very much. I will start using it and giving it a try.

[@ignaciorodriguez8931]

Do you have specs of your machine like operation frequency and power in Watts?

[@johnnoelmanatad1277]

is it ok to use this solution for carburator cleanign and fuel injector cleaning?

[@helviosilva4359]

What is the right solution to clean gun parts after shooting??

[@Spidouz]

Good video. So far I don't use ultrasonic cleaner (yet), so I do clean manually and I use a homemade solution based on 1l of White Vinegar, 4l of hot water, 1 tablespoon of liquid soap and 1 tablespoon of salt... everything in a bucket with the dirty cases and after few minutes it was already nice. Only primer pockets weren't clean enough, maybe I should have leave them longer in the solution? I don't know yet... I was scared the vinegar would be too aggressive for the brass or something like that. Maybe an ultrasonic cleaner would do a better job... I'm still on the fence for now. But still, thank you for your video, it surely helps :)

[@jacywenis8643]

Great information,thank you.

[@CHIBA280CRV]

Fantastic informative video ,. Do you have any issues with the brass such as , color change the next day , or trouble reloading at any time using this method or any issues what so ever ? Thank you please let me know, I want to try the mixture you use along with the procedure as well..

[@markharding6582]

I've been looking at sonic cleaners. I take it the one you are using is made for the European market? What is the brand/model? Thanks

[@wiederladerTv]

Most of the devices you can buy from the big reloading companies are made in the same factory (china). This one is from this factory as well but not under the brand of a reloading company and therefore a little bit cheaper.

[@markharding6582]

I found something here in the States that is comparable to yours, Hornady Lock-N-Load 7L 110 VT Sonic Cleaner. Should be here tomorrow. Vielen Dank für deine Hilfe.

[@wiederladerTv]

Your welcome buddy.

[@tintinlo]

Thanks for the video sharing.

[@Subgunman]

Do you have a source for the Hornady cleansing solution? I have a little of my ISSO brass cleaner left. Can't ship from the USA over but I figure it might be easier to get it from an EU source. I use it to clean brass ware here in the house.

[@carlosdanger1843]

Excellent video, as always! Same method I use. Danke

[@democracy2005]

hi, is this safe for chrome plated brass?

[@theultrasonicchannel]

Thanks for sharing, going to try this out.

[@alexandrerojkov9429]

Brass looks fine to me. I do not see why to buy a sonic solution.

[@kevink2765]

Interesting facts. How can you make homemade jewelry cleaner? What type of ultrasonic cleaner is that?

[@wiederladerTv]

Sorry...can't tell you how to make jewelry cleaner

[@billanderton9268]

looks promising

[@Rowganlife]

thanks!

[@scottyboy7462]

would you recommend the same process for aluminum? currently, when my (small engine) carburetors sit for a few days after cleaning, they develop some white oxidation spots. HELLLLP!! ❤️🇺🇸

[@wiederladerTv]

I would not put aluminium in the ultrasonic cleaner

[@Johnyrocket70]

why don't you do the acid rinse with distilled and baking soda. cut out the 3rd step

[@wiederladerTv]

Well I think with the 3rd step I make sure there is nothing at the brass which could effect it (spots on it)

[@ericmatthews3307]

wiederladerTv, we sure could use more liberty loving immigrants to the US. Why don't you cross the pond?

[@wiederladerTv]

I have got a wife and two children...so it's not that easy. Would be nice to enjoy the freedom you have but on the other hand there a severall good things in my own country I would miss.

[@edd5623]

does this work with just using tap water?

[@wiederladerTv]

Yes but not that good. At least a drop of dish soap is recommend

[@galaxyprime6543]

Shell casings look great!

[@jamesananopulos9319]

I use Lemi Shine detergent booster. Two teaspoons to a gallon of water, with four drops of Dawn disk soap. It cleans the out side, inside, and primmer pocks, and the brass shines.

[@wiederladerTv]

Wish we could buy Lemi Shine also but there is not such a product available in my area.

[@Spidouz]

I found a video with someone doing analyse to figure out what Lemi Shine is and apparently it's Citric Acid (with a tiny drop of something else).

[@453421abcdefg12345]

Wiederlader: Just buy citric acid crystals from amazon, that is all lemshine is, and you can clean your kettle with it as well !

[@ericdepreter]

As usual I enjoyed your video but now I wonder, what's the advantage of an ultrasonic cleaner versus the good ol tumbler...

[@stimproid]

Cleaner, quieter,faster?

[@ericdepreter]

Quieter ? To be honest yes of course. Faster, I plug in the tumbler and continue my activities, it doesnt require my presence. The max duration for the small ultrasonic I have is 480 secs ... so it does require my presence .... may be I should buy a bigger one, I'll consider. Cleaner, in my case the tumbler gives a better result, may be because I tend to forget I switched it on :)

[@wiederladerTv]

I use the sonic cleaner to clean the primer pocket of my brass and when I do not have the time for my regular tumbler. With the ultrasonic cleaner it tok 1.5 h totaly the clean and dry the brass.

[@Haggy58]

Nice results, your English is excellent too. That looks like a very expensive ultra sonic cleaner though 👍

[@wiederladerTv]

Thanks buddy...the ultra sonic cleaner is not as expensive as it looks like but it is neigther cheap...in the same price range like the Lyman cyclone I guess

[@JBBooks4440]

Markus, Great video as usual...

[@wiederladerTv]

Thanks for this comment brother. Stay safe ;-)

[@jamesananopulos9319]

You can get Lemi Shine on ebay....

[@wiederladerTv]

Yes but shipping to Germany cost a lot

[@wiederladerTv]

Yes but shipping to Germany cost a lot

[@TMS5100]

vinegar is very aggressive at removing zinc, even at very low concentrations. i would not use vinegar for the same reason using ammonia is bad. it weakens the brass. for pistol brass probably OK since pressures are very low. but i would not use on rifle brass. look at what commercial cleaners use -- phosphoric acid. same stuff in coca-cola. it works!

[@wiederladerTv]

I think if you time the process and do not heat the solution it relative safe for the brass but I will try phosphoric acid next time also ;-)

[@gelul12]

Never had a problem with my Brass using this method.

[@vajake1]

Very nicely done. I have tried ultrasonic cleaning in the past, but I did not use a commercial cleaning product. I simply used water and a little "Dawn Dish Washing Liquid Soap" and warm water. It did not work too well for me. I switched to wet tumbling with stainless steel pins. This process has worked well for me.

[@wiederladerTv]

Wet tumbling is the ultimate way to clean brass. I do this with the real nasty brass ;-) greetings from Germany brother.

[@jimfrantz7873]

What solution do you use for aluminum?

[@wiederladerTv]

I do not clean aluminium in the ultrasonic device

[@AdamHammel]

Jim Frantz oven cleaner for oxides first, alcohol to finish, and polish with mothers mag and aluminium polish and a cloth rag.

[@affanozcaner239]

guten abend kann ich mit diesen zutaten auch einen vergaser reinigen ?

[@wiederladerTv]

Das habe ich noch nicht probiert, würde es aber ggf. auf einen Versuch ankommen lassen.

[@affanozcaner239]

ich bedanke mich voraus

[@hwobstj]

Good video. I’ve been using the exact same process for some time from cleaning through drying. No difference. I’m very happy with the way my brass comes out and I save a lot of money doing it this way. There’s no reason to use the expensive commercial products in the ultrasonic cleaner.

[@martinjolly]

another great helpful vid thank you for putting it up

[@wa4aos]

good video Dehydrator pronounced like de-hi-dra-tor (long e in de, long i in hy, short a in dra, short o in tor)

[@bladerunner2272]

Will this work on bronze

[@wiederladerTv]

Never tested it but I guess it will

[@kencammenga4442]

your English is remarkable, but you need to learn to say "V" as in 'video' .... it's not 'wideo' or 'winegar' or 'wery' or 'wolume'