Crud Removal

[Arub]

I occaisionally have a build up of "crud" on the sides and bottom of my case cleaner (vibrator type). In the past I have scraped and, in some cases, sanded it down. Have tried using mineral spirits to disolve it to no avail.

Any quickie methods to remove it?

Thanks

 

[Shell Shucker]

I've never had that problem.
I treat my media with Dillon Rapid Polish. It makes a BIG difference compared to untreated media in regards to how clean the brass gets. It cuts down tumbling time dramatically.
Maybe it would help with your problem. I don't know. How old is your media? It may need changing if it is "plating" your tumbler.
I use walnut for cleaning and corn cob to remove sizing lube.
Hope this helps. SS

 

[Arub]

Thanks. The medium is due for a change.

 

[BigJimP]

Scrape some of the crud out - and test it on a bench - to see what disolves it the best ( obviously not mineral spirits ) - but try acetone, maybe laquer thinner..... something will take it out easily.

But like the other response - I use Dillon media and Dillon polish and I haven't noticed a problem either. It must be a combination of stuff - where you used too much polish maybe / or the media broke down and then compacted against the sides.

 

[Scorch]

Many of these polishing compounds are soluble in water, so you might try taking the bowl to the kitchen sink and use dishwashing soap on it.