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I read somewhere about adding a dollop of Brasso into the media... is that a good idea/bad idea?

I Also bought a load of walnut shell sand from a pet supply company... it's very fine... not sure if it will work but it was waaaaay cheaper than the 'branded' tumbling media

Brasso contains ammonia which degrades brass, whether there is enough in Brasso to do harm I don't know but I choose not to use it just in case, I add a teaspoon of car polish like T-cut but whatever is the cheapest on the shelves mixed with a teaspoon of white spirit before adding to the media to stop balling.

Thanks Dromia,

I will try that...

StangGT wrote:I Also bought a load of walnut shell sand from a pet supply company... it's very fine... not sure if it will work but it was waaaaay cheaper than the 'branded' tumbling media

The fine walnut media (around 20 to 50 grit) is excellent, provided it is used with a suitable polish. I started with a 25 Kg sack from a pet supplier, which was cheap compared to the same product in 'shooting' packaging. Next I bought a palette-load direct from an industrial media supplier, and it was cheaper again.

I like Auto-Glym metal polish, diluted 1:1 with white spirit. Watch out for ammonia-based products, like Brasso and regular T-Cut (but not T-Cut 'Metalic', apparently).

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