Tumbler Polish

[JetGirl]

Does Scratch X protect against tarnish?

Still wondering?

No clue...but none of my brass is tarnished. Soooo...

 

[jcwit]

Then it must have some wax/poly in it.

 

[bwframe]

I bought the last bottle I picked up for a little over eleven bucks at either an Auto Zone or NAPA. Can't remember which... The comparative at WalMart is in a yellow bottle called Scratch Out and it's about eight bucks and change (last I looked...it's been awhile. That stuff lasts forever).

How much do you use and how often?

 

[looney2ns]

Okay, some of you are talking about Fitz and others are talking about Flitz. Which is it? Both? I do not make enough money to use Flitz in my tumbler. IMO it is a rather pricey polish that I use sparingly on stainless steel firearms and when I am polishing mating surfaces during trigger jobs, etc. My last tube lasted me about 15 years. I have hardly put a crease in my current tube which I have owned for going on three years.

For the tumbler I use NU-Finish. Cheap, readily available and does the job. After all, I'm just going to take them to the range and shoot them again. None of my reloads have made it to a display case...yet.

This: Flitz Brass Case Polish

 

[gregkl]

This: Flitz Brass Case Polish

Thanks for the clarification!

I am finishing a bottle of this right now. That was what I originally bought when I started reloading. Nu Finish is $5.00 less so that is why I switched.

 

[Leo]

Turtle wax brand liquid polish works fine also. You can find it on sale at discount stores. I like the Dillon tumbler polish but I think the Frankfort Arsenal brand stuff from Midway gives the best bang for the buck when you buy the biggest (Quart) size bottle when it is on sale.

 

[JetGirl]

How much do you use and how often?

I've never really judged it. The first time I put it in new media, it's probably half a shot glass full. I only add teeny bits more when things don't get super shiny in a couple hours of tumbling.

 

[derrickgoins]

One capful with each new load? WOW, IMO you're using way to much, a capful should last for at least 4/5 or even more tumble loads.

Honestly, I've never even thought to not throw a capful in there. I'll try it next go around. Seems like good advice. Thanks.

 

[jcwit]

You will know when you get to much polish in the media. There will be a black spotty substance stuck on the cases, Reminds me of a soft tar like stuff.

 

[BE Mike]

Thanks for the clarification!

I am finishing a bottle of this right now. That was what I originally bought when I started reloading. Nu Finish is $5.00 less so that is why I switched.

Really? I use so little of the liquid Flitz, that I really can't consider it a major expense. This really isn't brain surgery, though. Anything that works will do the job.

 

[dooshie]

can u use stainless BB's for the medium

 

[RobbyMaQ]

I have had a bottle of nu finish for 10 years. Sounds like i will be using it on my reloading more than my cars!!!! (when I get my reloading setup that is)

 

[Cemetery-man]

It may be a little different formula than the regular liquid Flitz, but the regular liquid Flitz contains no ammonia and can be used on just about any metal and even blued steel guns. I use walnut media. I used to use corn cob, but walnut cleans a little quicker for me. The corn cob puts a higher polish on the brass, though. I change out my walnut media when it doesn't clean well any longer.

Ok, just a thought. Can you mix half corn cobs with half walnuts to get the best of both worlds? Speed and shine? Also how much media does everyone put in their tumbler?

 

[JetGirl]

Ok, just a thought. Can you mix half corn cobs with half walnuts to get the best of both worlds?

Absolutely. That's what I do.

 

[BE Mike]

Ok, just a thought. Can you mix half corn cobs with half walnuts to get the best of both worlds? Speed and shine? Also how much media does everyone put in their tumbler?

After I put in my brass I fill the drum to about 1/2 to 3/4 full. I use a Lortone rotary tumbler. When it starts turning, the media gets inside the cases, so the level is somewhat lower. The fewer cases I put in, the quicker they get clean.

 

[tfarrell]

I use Nu-Finish with crushed walnut media. After an hour or two, brass looks brand new.

 

[dooshie]

r u guys wet or dry tumbleing when using car polish

 

[JetGirl]

r u guys wet or dry tumbleing when using car polish

Dry media + polish.

 

[gregkl]

Really? I use so little of the liquid Flitz, that I really can't consider it a major expense. This really isn't brain surgery, though. Anything that works will do the job.

I thought people were talking about the paste version. The little silver tube of Flitz. I actually have bottle of the liquid Flitz Tumbler polish.

Still, I will switch to Nu-Finish when it's empty.