Potterfield video, cleaning really old brass

[beatledog7]

Did anyone catch a video of Larry Potterfield showing a multi-step method of cleaning really old brass last night? Can't recall which program.

Where can we find that video?

 

[sig2009]

I saw it. Seems like Larry likes to spend twice as much time cleaning brass than he should. For me brass goes into tumbler with walnut shells and Nu Finish polish. That's it.

 

[Toforo]

Did anyone catch a video of Larry Potterfield showing a multi-step method of cleaning really old brass last night? Can't recall which program.

Where can we find that video?

On the MidWayUSA homepage there is a section called "Video Library" or, you'll see a "featured video" and at the top or bottom of that, it will say "More Videos" - click on that..

http://www.midwayusa.com/General.mvc/Index/VideoLibrary

 

[fguffey]

I did not watch the show, I do not waste time cleaning 'really old dirty brass' I cut tumbling down to one hour maximum, I clean with vinegar for a max amount of 15 minutes and that can be reduced.

Then for a short run as when loading 20 rounds, I clean 20 cases in less time than it takes to tumble, results? Like new, but, I did not see the program and you did not give a clue as to his method, cleaning the worst of cases with patina using vinegar can reduce tumbling by days.

F. Guffey

 

[TonyT]

When cases get that grimy they are ready for the scrap heap. I use a vibratory tumbler with either corn cob or walnut and a polish sold by Midway - maximum time 30 minutes.

 

[Cemetery21]

The brass was 10 gauge shotgun full length brass. Some had green fuzz growing on it. He used soap/water, then vinegar, rinse, dry, then tumbled, as I recall. Normally not worth all that, but maybe it was for that brass (rare?)

 

[beatledog7]

Agreed that most brass would not be worth the extended effort, but this was rare stuff. Thanks for your replies.

 

[hAkron]

It was the history of the 1911 on the outdoor channel, or one of the other show in that block, maybe the one about th Bianchi cup. I think Larry Potterfield is really cool.

 

[FROGO207]

If you don't mind spending some $$$ for a ready made product the IOSSO case cleaner will clean the most tarnished cases in record time. I use this when I get really crappy ones. Then I tumble till I can see my reflection. I didn't bother getting the kit, just bought the gallon size jug and used an old jelly making bag for the dipping of brass into an old plastic Folgers coffee container. I am cheaper than crap. This DOES cut the polishing time on brass a LOT.