Mother's Wash and Wax Car Wash Soap Tumble Cleaining?

[JRSR]

Has anyone had any experience using Mother's Wash and Wax car wash soap in a tumbler to clean brass? I'm thinking that the Carnuba would seal the brass and make the brass go through the dies easier. Thanks in advance.

 

[Yankee1986]

Don't know about Mother's but I think what you need to avoid is anything with ammonia.
Someone will correct me, if I'm wrong.

 

[nettlle]

Nu-Finish works well. As far as reloaders go it's been around for a long time. I use it.

 

[JHTexas]

I’ve used it and lemi shine together. Worked well, but I don’t think you will find them easier to size or expand.

 

[nettlle]

Sounds like wet tumbling. My bad.

 

[JmacD]

I use the armor all wash and wax usually without pins after a good clean with a citric acid based cleaner(has been FA, but I just used it up so I’m trying the Lyman version now). It helps it not tarnish and doesn’t spot if rinsed properly. But it hasn’t helped sizing at all.

 

[JRSR]

Thanks for the help!

 

[AJC1]

Thanks for the help!

If you pick up really nasty range brass or run a wet AR, I would not add a wax based soap. If you have a liquid finishing wax add that during the rinse cycle. A rinse cycle helps either way.

 

[JRSR]

If you pick up really nasty range brass or run a wet AR, I would not add a wax based soap. If you have a liquid finishing wax add that during the rinse cycle. A rinse cycle helps either way.

Tell me more about the rinse cycle. How long? No SS pins?

 

[AJC1]

Tell me more about the rinse cycle. How long? No SS pins?

I run my tumbler for 45 minutes, use hot water to rinse out most of the dirt and soap and put it back on for 15 more... keeps down buildup and I don't mess with the pins till the end.... if I were to want wax I'd add it during the rinse. I've used a bunch of different soap and results say whatever is in the cabinet works. Currently Palmolive is on deck.

 

[Click_Here]

soap is soap from all my trials and no errors. I'll bet shampoo works!......brb....

 

[Pottimus]

----------->Carnauba!

It just makes me feel like I am worth it.

when I use it, I just feel the shells don't tarnish as soon. No science in feelings...Sorry.

 

[JmacD]

View attachment 1175141----------->Carnauba!

It just makes me feel like I am worth it.

when I use it, I just feel the shells don't tarnish as soon. No science in feelings...Sorry.

soap is soap from all my trials and no errors. I'll bet shampoo works!......brb....

Who wants to try the wife’s aorogon (I know thats not spelled right)oil conditioner?

 

[AJC1]

View attachment 1175141----------->Carnauba!

It just makes me feel like I am worth it.

when I use it, I just feel the shells don't tarnish as soon. No science in feelings...Sorry.

Because they coat the brass it's more likely than not it does slow or stop oxidation. Not good enough for sizing but good for storage.

 

[JmacD]

I've used a bunch of different soap and results say whatever is in the cabinet works. Currently Palmolive is on deck.

Interesting. Personally, dawn ultra (editlatinum) is what I’ve found works best for soap…

 

[AJC1]

Interesting. Personally, dawn ultra is what I’ve found works best for soap…

The mechanical action does the "cleaning" the soap just keeps the dirt in suspension. If it foams its good.

 

[lightman]

I have not used Mother's but I have used a few other brands of Wash-in-wax and all have worked fine. I would expect Mother's to work well also.

 

[JHTexas]

I should add that I’ve used Mother’s Wash & Wax, Armor All Wash & Wax, Hornady’s Case Cleaner, Dawn & Lemi Shine all with good results.
Currently and moving forward it’s Dawn & Lemi Shine because it’s under the sink and there was not a clear advantage in cleaning or tarnish prevention for me.

 

[Dudedog]

I just use what the car is getting, car gets what's on sale when I need a jug.
Usually seems to be Turtle brand.
Make sure you get wash and wax , not just wash.
edit - Plus a dab of citric acid