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Offline sealer

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DIY Liquid Case Cleaner
« on: January 06, 2004, 01:57:16 AM »
i know there are homemade receipes for barrel cleaners such as ed's red. does anyone know of a liquid case cleaning formula for very dirty cases that i can make at home for my case tumbler ?
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DIY Liquid Case Cleaner
« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2004, 03:49:07 AM »
My old edition of Handloading by the NRA lists a vinegar and salt solution of 2 tablespoons of salt to a quart of vinegar.  Soaking for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking and stiring occasionally.   Then rinse for 5 minutes under running water.

It is supposed to soften and wash away fouling, which can be wiped off if needed.  Never tried it myself, but may work good in a vibrating case cleaner.

That article also lists a Frankfort Arsenal recipe of 5% citric acid solution for 5 to 10 minutes followed by a rinse in water, then a final rinse in soapy water.  They said that they tested this and it did clean the cases, but did not leave them bright.