12 best tumbling media for copper

Product features

Product Specifications

• Created from the highest quality 302/304 stainless steel wire sourced from a US-based steel mill with certificates of conformance
  
   
• Manufactured and packaged in the USA, helping to support the domestic economy, unlike the inferior imported stainless media found elsewhere
  
   
• Ferromagnetic 300-series stainless steel that is attracted by a magnet (but not magnetic itself, nor is it a 400-series stainless), making for easy pick up with a rare earth magnet
  
   
• Virtually unlimited tumbling cycles with brass cartridges, so there's no need to replenish your media due to breakdown, unlike walnut, corn cob, or ceramic media

The Ultimate Combo with Brass Shine Detergent

• Your pouch of media will come stuffed with a sample packet of guntap's Brass Shine Detergent, the all-in-one solution that is superior to the dish detergent + lemon shine concoction (available to purchase in 1lb, 2lb, and 10lb sizes)
  
   
• Made in Texas at guntap's manufacturing facility, Brass Shine Detergent contains a proprietary formula developed over many months of cleaning thousands of cartridges
  
   
• Made from biodegradable ingredients, guntap's formulation contains only the necessary ingredients to make your brass (and other metals) as clean as possible with as little foam as possible
  
   
• Works with hard and soft water, no need to add any other chemicals to your tumbler for optimal results

Usage Directions

Although each tumbling batch is unique, the below 4-step system provides general directions for getting started when using guntap Stainless Steel Tumbling Media and Brass Shine Detergent in a rotary tumbler with a 1 gallon capacity.



If you have a 1 quart tumbler, you can reduce the amount of detergent to one teaspoon. For larger tumblers (e.g. cement mixers, PVC pipe, etc..), one to two tablespoons per gallon of water is recommended.



As you perform more cleanings with the pins, you'll be able to fine tune the variables to reach the optimal result in the least amount of time.



*Do not exceed the tumbler’s maximum weight capacity otherwise premature motor failure may occur.

Step 1

Place the stainless steel pins in the tumbling drum, along with your brass cartridges (or other metal parts), one tablespoon of Brass Shine, and enough water to fill the drum halfway

Step 2

Turn on the tumbler and let run for at least 45 minutes for relatively clean cartridges/parts, or up to 2 hours for heavily soiled cartridges/parts

Step 3

Turn off the tumbler and check to see if additional cleaning time is needed (replacing the water with more detergent may be necessary if the water appears very dirty)

Step 4

Once clean, thoroughly rinse the cartridges/parts, dry, and store in a sealed container, preferably with a desiccant to prevent oxidation or corrosion

Product description

General Purpose Plastic Tumbling Media - Pyramid Shape - 1/4" Size - 2.5 LBS. Used in tumbling applications for surface and burr removal on softer metals, such as aluminum, copper, and brass. Especially effective with small and intricate parts/pieces/shells. Leaves a smooth matte finish ready for pre-plate, pre-anodize, or final polish. Reusable with a simple rinse between jobs to clean the media. Packaged in a slightly oversized double track sealed reusable bag for safe storage and continued use.

• General Purpose Plastic Tumbling Media - Pyramid Shape - 1/4" Size - 2.5 LBS
• Used in tumbling applications for surface and burr removal on softer metals, such as aluminum, copper, and brass. Especially effective with small and intricate parts/pieces/shells.
• Leaves a smooth matte finish ready for pre-plate, pre-anodize, or final polish.
• Reusable with a simple rinse between jobs to clean the media.
• Packaged in a slightly oversized double track sealed reusable bag for safe storage and continued use.

User questions & answers

Question:	What grit are these
Answer:	Thanks for the question! No specific grit rating, but they are best used for general surface removal on aluminum and brass, as well as rust removal.
Question:	What is an effective anti-foaming agent for this media
Answer:	Thanks for the question! A general purpose anti-foaming agent can be used, however it is recommended to test with a small amount at first to avoid any negative reactions with your specific part. The foaming will generally be the most significant when the media is new, so changing the water/fluid mix you're tumbling in frequently is recommended at first. Cleaning the media between runs with a common cleaner like Simple Green can also help remove residue that contributes to the foaming issue. And finally, a tumbling additive like Flitz can help expedite the tumbling process, which helps cut down on run times and foam buildup.

User questions & answers

Question:	can i use a ordinary case tumbler instead of a rotary one
Answer:	Stainless media is for use in wet rotary tumblers. I am not sure what you mean by an ordinary case tumbler. If you are talking about a vibrating tumbler, I don't think these would do any good. For the vibrating case cleaner you use corn cob or walnut media.

Product features

Product Specifications

• Created from the highest quality 302/304 stainless steel wire sourced from a US-based steel mill with certificates of conformance
  
   
• Manufactured and packaged in the USA, helping to support the domestic economy, unlike the inferior imported stainless media found elsewhere
  
   
• Ferromagnetic 300-series stainless steel that is attracted by a magnet (but not magnetic itself, nor is it a 400-series stainless), making for easy pick up with a rare earth magnet
  
   
• Virtually unlimited tumbling cycles with brass cartridges, so there's no need to replenish your media due to breakdown, unlike walnut, corn cob, or ceramic media

The Ultimate Combo with Brass Shine Detergent

• Your pouch of media will come stuffed with a sample packet of guntap's Brass Shine Detergent, the all-in-one solution that is superior to the dish detergent + lemon shine concoction (available to purchase in 1lb, 2lb, and 10lb sizes)
  
   
• Made in Texas at guntap's manufacturing facility, Brass Shine Detergent contains a proprietary formula developed over many months of cleaning thousands of cartridges
  
   
• Made from biodegradable ingredients, guntap's formulation contains only the necessary ingredients to make your brass (and other metals) as clean as possible with as little foam as possible
  
   
• Works with hard and soft water, no need to add any other chemicals to your tumbler for optimal results

Usage Directions

Although each tumbling batch is unique, the below 4-step system provides general directions for getting started when using guntap Stainless Steel Tumbling Media and Brass Shine Detergent in a rotary tumbler with a 1 gallon capacity.



If you have a 1 quart tumbler, you can reduce the amount of detergent to one teaspoon. For larger tumblers (e.g. cement mixers, PVC pipe, etc..), one to two tablespoons per gallon of water is recommended.



As you perform more cleanings with the pins, you'll be able to fine tune the variables to reach the optimal result in the least amount of time.



*Do not exceed the tumbler’s maximum weight capacity otherwise premature motor failure may occur.

Step 1

Place the stainless steel pins in the tumbling drum, along with your brass cartridges (or other metal parts), one tablespoon of Brass Shine, and enough water to fill the drum halfway

Step 2

Turn on the tumbler and let run for at least 45 minutes for relatively clean cartridges/parts, or up to 2 hours for heavily soiled cartridges/parts

Step 3

Turn off the tumbler and check to see if additional cleaning time is needed (replacing the water with more detergent may be necessary if the water appears very dirty)

Step 4

Once clean, thoroughly rinse the cartridges/parts, dry, and store in a sealed container, preferably with a desiccant to prevent oxidation or corrosion

Product features

Product Specifications

• Created from the highest quality 302/304 stainless steel wire sourced from a US-based steel mill with certificates of conformance
  
   
• Manufactured and packaged in the USA, helping to support the domestic economy, unlike the inferior imported stainless media found elsewhere
  
   
• Ferromagnetic 300-series stainless steel that is attracted by a magnet (but not magnetic itself, nor is it a 400-series stainless), making for easy pick up with a rare earth magnet
  
   
• Virtually unlimited tumbling cycles with brass cartridges, so there's no need to replenish your media due to breakdown, unlike walnut, corn cob, or ceramic media

The Ultimate Combo with Brass Shine Detergent

• Your pouch of media will come stuffed with a sample packet of guntap's Brass Shine Detergent, the all-in-one solution that is superior to the dish detergent + lemon shine concoction (available to purchase in 1lb, 2lb, and 10lb sizes)
  
   
• Made in Texas at guntap's manufacturing facility, Brass Shine Detergent contains a proprietary formula developed over many months of cleaning thousands of cartridges
  
   
• Made from biodegradable ingredients, guntap's formulation contains only the necessary ingredients to make your brass (and other metals) as clean as possible with as little foam as possible
  
   
• Works with hard and soft water, no need to add any other chemicals to your tumbler for optimal results

Usage Directions

Although each tumbling batch is unique, the below 4-step system provides general directions for getting started when using guntap Stainless Steel Tumbling Media and Brass Shine Detergent in a rotary tumbler with a 1 gallon capacity.



If you have a 1 quart tumbler, you can reduce the amount of detergent to one teaspoon. For larger tumblers (e.g. cement mixers, PVC pipe, etc..), one to two tablespoons per gallon of water is recommended.



As you perform more cleanings with the pins, you'll be able to fine tune the variables to reach the optimal result in the least amount of time.



*Do not exceed the tumbler’s maximum weight capacity otherwise premature motor failure may occur.

Step 1

Place the stainless steel pins in the tumbling drum, along with your brass cartridges (or other metal parts), one tablespoon of Brass Shine, and enough water to fill the drum halfway

Step 2

Turn on the tumbler and let run for at least 45 minutes for relatively clean cartridges/parts, or up to 2 hours for heavily soiled cartridges/parts

Step 3

Turn off the tumbler and check to see if additional cleaning time is needed (replacing the water with more detergent may be necessary if the water appears very dirty)

Step 4

Once clean, thoroughly rinse the cartridges/parts, dry, and store in a sealed container, preferably with a desiccant to prevent oxidation or corrosion

Product description

304 Stainless steel tumbling media is rust and corrosion resistant and ABLE to stand up to strong compounds. Using a Stainless steel media is important to avoid rust and works great for wet tumbling. The abrasion resistance of Stainless steel media is 3-5 times greater compared to cast steel media. Stainless steel media can be used over and over as long as it is stored properly. After using, strain in a fine mesh Strainer and lay out the pieces on a dry towel. Pat dry with another towel and let them air dry in a dry sunny area before storing. Some customers prefer to keep them stored completely submerged in water. Either way they will provide you with many uses.

• BUNDLE SAVINGS: Get your chosen weights of Stainless Steel Tumbling Media and Brass Shine Detergent
• MADE IN THE USA: Stainless Steel Tumbling Media and Brass Shine Detergent are Made in the USA
• QUALITY: 302/304 Stainless Alloy, 0.047" x 0.255" Pin Dimensions, Proprietary Detergent Formula specifically for cleaning brass
• TIME SAVER: Clean brass with Stainless Steel Tumbling Media and Brass Shine Detergent in less than 1 hour with a rotary tumbler
• HEAVY DUTY: Stainless Steel Media virtually never wears out, Brass Shine Detergent is made at the highest concentration possible

Product features

guntap Stainless Steel Tumbling Media

Stainless Steel Tumbling Media by guntap is the premier tumbling media to clean, deburr, and burnish all types of metal parts, especially brass cartridges used by handloaders. The pins can be used to clean brass cases with any primer pocket or flash hole size without fear of having jammed pins.

Designed to be used in a rotary or magnetic tumbler, brass cartridges come out significantly cleaner and brighter than any other cleaning method currently on the market.

The key feature is the unique dimension of the pin media - 0.047” diameter by 0.255” length (tolerance < ±5%). guntap only offers this size pin since it does not get jammed in primer pockets or flash holes, making the clean-up process quick and easy.

PLEASE NOTE: Although the pins are compatible with almost all common brass cartridges, certain cartridges that use a 25 caliber or 6.5mm diameter projectile can have some pins stuck sideways inside the neck. Keeping cartridges unsized when cleaning will help mitigate this issue.

guntap Brass Shine Powder Detergent

Brass Shine Powder Detergent is specifically formulated to clean brass cartridges and other metal parts with minimal foaming in a rotary or magnetic tumbler using guntap Stainless Steel Tumbling Media pins.

Brass Shine utilizes a proprietary formulation that is specifically designed to clean metals. Most homebrew recipes use dish soap, which is designed to clean your dishes, not your brass. Using common household chemicals results in poor and inconsistent results. Brass Shine, on the other hand, features:

• Biodegradable ingredients to minimize harm to the environment
• Minimal foaming make clean-up quick and easy
• Concentrated formulation means less waste and better results
• Each pound of detergent can create 25 gallons (or more) of cleaning solution
• Scoop is included with each bag to eliminate any measurement errors

CAUTION: Keep out of reach of children. May be harmful if ingested or inhaled. If skin contact occurs, rinse areas thoroughly with clean water. MSDS available upon request.

Stainless Steel Tumbling Media In-Depth

Manufactured and packaged in the USA, helping to support small business and the domestic economy.

Created from the highest quality 302/304 stainless steel wire sourced from a US-based steel mill with certificates of conformance.

Every guntap pouch is stamped with a lot number to trace the origin and chemical content of the pins. This is unlike the inferior imported stainless media sold by others.

Easy to Use and Lasts a Lifetime

Ferromagnetic 300-series stainless steel that is attracted by a magnet (but not magnetic itself, nor is it a 400-series stainless), making for easy pick up with the guntap Pin Sweeper.

guntap Stainless Steel Tumbling Media allows for virtually unlimited tumbling cycles with brass cartridges, so there's no need to replenish your media due to breakdown, unlike walnut, corn cob, or ceramic media.

Amount of Media Required for Tumblers

• One Quart Drum: Between 1 and 1.5 pounds of media
• One Gallon Drum: 5 pounds of media
• Homemade Tumbler: 5 pounds per gallon of drum volume
• Cement Mixer: No less than 50 pounds, preferably 75 to 100 pounds

Brass Shine Powder Detergent In-Depth

Brass Shine is guntap's unique formulation that is unrivaled by the alternatives, whether it be a homemade concoction, or a competitor's product. Our product was made by reloaders for reloaders.

Ideally suited for Stainless Steel Tumbling Media in a wet rotary tumbling system, it can be used in a magnetic tumbler, and some have had excellent results in an ultrasonic cleaner. Since everyone has a different setup, we provide suggestions on where to begin, but you'll eventually find what works best in your situation.

The powdered nature of the detergent makes it as concentrated as possible without dilution. In addition, the chemicals used in Brass Shine are designed to clean your brass as thoroughly as possible in the least amount of time. Using products like dish soap will give you average results with a ton of foam to clean up afterwards.

Do it right the first time: use Brass Shine for consistently excellent and predictable results with the shortest amount of clean up time.

Directions for Proper Cleaning

• Using the included scoop, reference the suggested dosages below for how much detergent is needed to thoroughly clean your brass
• Use warm/hot water
• Do not overload your tumbler as your brass will require additional cleaning cycles and premature motor failure may occur
• If excessive foaming occurs, use less detergent next time
• Once brass is clean, rinse by hand, or run a clean water rinse cycle

Suggested Dosages

Suggested Dosages - you will fine tune based on your set up:

• For 1 qt drum: Use 1/2 quart of warm water and 1 tsp for lightly soiled brass or 2 tsp for heavily soiled brass
• For 1 gal drum: Use 2-3 quarts of warm water and 1 tbsp for lightly soiled brass or 2 tbsp for heavily soiled brass
• Per 1 gal water: Use 1 tsp + 1 tbsp for lightly soiled brass or 2 tsp + 2 tbsp for heavily soiled brass

Manufacturing Products for Reloaders

For handloaders, cleaning your brass cartridges is one of the keys to ensuring consistent loads. With vibratory tumbling, your brass might look clean on the outside, but on the inside, it's just as dirty as before you started.

With guntap's combo of Stainless Steel Tumbling Media and proprietary Brass Shine Detergent, your brass cartridges will look like new again. The Pin Sweeper will quickly gather your pins to get your ready for your next cleaning session.

Product description

Ceramic Media, Shape Triangle, Size 5/16 In. x 7/8 In., Density 90 lb//cu.ft., Weight 20 lb., For Use With Vibratory Tumbler, Heaviest Media and Fastest Finisher for Rapid Deburring and Can Also Be Used for Polishing, Bonded with Aluminum Oxide

• Ceramic media is made of a ceramic binder and an aluminum oxide abrasive grit
• For use in  grinding and polishing of hard metal work pieces
• Use on steel, stainless steel, titanium work pieces
• Extremely versatile for deburring machined, cast iron or fabricated parts

User questions & answers

Question:	I have rusty bolts... I am not looking to polish, I am looking to remove rust in a large vibratory. how well will these work for rust
Answer:	It will not get into any sharp corners such as threads or corner between bolt head and body.

• 302/304 Stainless Steel
• 0.047" Diameter (size 47)
• 0.255" Length (size 255)
• Bonus Brass Shine Sample Pack Included
• 6 Pound Package

Product features

Product Specifications

• Created from the highest quality 302/304 stainless steel wire sourced from a US-based steel mill with certificates of conformance
  
   
• Manufactured and packaged in the USA, helping to support the domestic economy, unlike the inferior imported stainless media found elsewhere
  
   
• Ferromagnetic 300-series stainless steel that is attracted by a magnet (but not magnetic itself, nor is it a 400-series stainless), making for easy pick up with a rare earth magnet
  
   
• Virtually unlimited tumbling cycles with brass cartridges, so there's no need to replenish your media due to breakdown, unlike walnut, corn cob, or ceramic media

The Ultimate Combo with Brass Shine Detergent

• Your pouch of media will come stuffed with a sample packet of guntap's Brass Shine Detergent, the all-in-one solution that is superior to the dish detergent + lemon shine concoction (available to purchase in 1lb, 2lb, and 10lb sizes)
  
   
• Made in Texas at guntap's manufacturing facility, Brass Shine Detergent contains a proprietary formula developed over many months of cleaning thousands of cartridges
  
   
• Made from biodegradable ingredients, guntap's formulation contains only the necessary ingredients to make your brass (and other metals) as clean as possible with as little foam as possible
  
   
• Works with hard and soft water, no need to add any other chemicals to your tumbler for optimal results

Usage Directions

Although each tumbling batch is unique, the below 4-step system provides general directions for getting started when using guntap Stainless Steel Tumbling Media and Brass Shine Detergent in a rotary tumbler with a 1 gallon capacity.



If you have a 1 quart tumbler, you can reduce the amount of detergent to one teaspoon. For larger tumblers (e.g. cement mixers, PVC pipe, etc..), one to two tablespoons per gallon of water is recommended.



As you perform more cleanings with the pins, you'll be able to fine tune the variables to reach the optimal result in the least amount of time.



*Do not exceed the tumbler’s maximum weight capacity otherwise premature motor failure may occur.

Step 1

Place the stainless steel pins in the tumbling drum, along with your brass cartridges (or other metal parts), one tablespoon of Brass Shine, and enough water to fill the drum halfway

Step 2

Turn on the tumbler and let run for at least 45 minutes for relatively clean cartridges/parts, or up to 2 hours for heavily soiled cartridges/parts

Step 3

Turn off the tumbler and check to see if additional cleaning time is needed (replacing the water with more detergent may be necessary if the water appears very dirty)

Step 4

Once clean, thoroughly rinse the cartridges/parts, dry, and store in a sealed container, preferably with a desiccant to prevent oxidation or corrosion

Product description

304 Stainless steel tumbling media is rust and corrosion resistant and ABLE to stand up to strong compounds. Using a Stainless steel media is important to avoid rust and works great for wet tumbling. The abrasion resistance of Stainless steel media is 3-5 times greater compared to cast steel media. Stainless steel media can be used over and over as long as it is stored properly. After using, strain in a fine mesh Strainer and lay out the pieces on a dry towel. Pat dry with another towel and let them air dry in a dry sunny area before storing. Some customers prefer to keep them stored completely submerged in water. Either way they will provide you with many uses.

User questions & answers

Question:	Will tumbling sterling silver jewelry with ss shot remove tarnish from older pieces
Answer:	It will certainly polish the metal so depending on the amount of tarnish, tumbling will remove or reduce the tarnish.
Question:	One review stated there was only 1 shape included in the 3 mix shot. Is there 1 or 3 shapes truly included
Answer:	Hello, The 3 mix will be an even mix of stainless steel balls, bal-cones and diagonals. Thank you for the inquiry.
Question:	Is this shot solid stainless steel or plated
Answer:	I believe it’s stainless steel.
Question:	Would this be good forhsrdening jewelry in a tumbler
Answer:	Definitely! It polishes primarily but I think does harden it as well. Put in tumbler, fill 3/4 with water, add a drop of blue Dawn, and your jewelry. Polish for 30 minutes or so. Be careful if you have soft stones in the jewelry because the steel shot could damage them.

User questions & answers

Question:	Are these pins the same as the pins found in jewelers mix? I would like to add some to my mix for my copper and silver jewelry
Answer:	Our Stainless Steel Tumbling Media is not found in jeweler's mixes. However, our pins could be mixed in with another tumbling media mix. Keep in mind that the pins are cut square on the ends without any smoothing of the edges. For brass, this helps to quickly burnish the surface of carbon residue and dirt. But with softer/precious metals, it may be a bit too aggressive. You'll need to determine if this is a quality that you're looking for or if you need media that's more gentle on your pieces.
Question:	will this work with older style vibrating tumblers
Answer:	Yes this will work with der tumblers as well as the new ones. I have the Hornady lock n load case Tumblers and it came with 5lbs of pins.
Question:	I hate digging media out of .223. Will this get jammed in the case like corn cob does
Answer:	If you get a media separator, such as Frankford Arsenal Platinum Series Wet/Dry Rotary Media Separator, you will not have to worry about getting stuck pins. I have been using one for a long time with no problems.
Question:	Does this work with aluminum
Answer:	I have not tried it but I don't see why it would not work. I would not run it too long because the stainless is so much harder than aluminum.

Product features

Product Specifications

• Created from the highest quality 302/304 stainless steel wire sourced from a US-based steel mill with certificates of conformance
  
   
• Manufactured and packaged in the USA, helping to support the domestic economy, unlike the inferior imported stainless media found elsewhere
  
   
• Ferromagnetic 300-series stainless steel that is attracted by a magnet (but not magnetic itself, nor is it a 400-series stainless), making for easy pick up with a rare earth magnet
  
   
• Virtually unlimited tumbling cycles with brass cartridges, so there's no need to replenish your media due to breakdown, unlike walnut, corn cob, or ceramic media

The Ultimate Combo with Brass Shine Detergent

• Your pouch of media will come stuffed with a sample packet of guntap's Brass Shine Detergent, the all-in-one solution that is superior to the dish detergent + lemon shine concoction (available to purchase in 1lb, 2lb, and 10lb sizes)
  
   
• Made in Texas at guntap's manufacturing facility, Brass Shine Detergent contains a proprietary formula developed over many months of cleaning thousands of cartridges
  
   
• Made from biodegradable ingredients, guntap's formulation contains only the necessary ingredients to make your brass (and other metals) as clean as possible with as little foam as possible
  
   
• Works with hard and soft water, no need to add any other chemicals to your tumbler for optimal results

Usage Directions

Although each tumbling batch is unique, the below 4-step system provides general directions for getting started when using guntap Stainless Steel Tumbling Media and Brass Shine Detergent in a rotary tumbler with a 1 gallon capacity.



If you have a 1 quart tumbler, you can reduce the amount of detergent to one teaspoon. For larger tumblers (e.g. cement mixers, PVC pipe, etc..), one to two tablespoons per gallon of water is recommended.



As you perform more cleanings with the pins, you'll be able to fine tune the variables to reach the optimal result in the least amount of time.



*Do not exceed the tumbler’s maximum weight capacity otherwise premature motor failure may occur.

Step 1

Place the stainless steel pins in the tumbling drum, along with your brass cartridges (or other metal parts), one tablespoon of Brass Shine, and enough water to fill the drum halfway

Step 2

Turn on the tumbler and let run for at least 45 minutes for relatively clean cartridges/parts, or up to 2 hours for heavily soiled cartridges/parts

Step 3

Turn off the tumbler and check to see if additional cleaning time is needed (replacing the water with more detergent may be necessary if the water appears very dirty)

Step 4

Once clean, thoroughly rinse the cartridges/parts, dry, and store in a sealed container, preferably with a desiccant to prevent oxidation or corrosion

User questions & answers

Question:

What is the country of origin

Answer:

The stainless steel is made at a US-based foundry. The pins are manufactured in the US at our facility in Texas. We do NOT use imported stainless steel to manufacture our Stainless Steel Tumbling Media. As far as we are aware, we are the only manufacturer that uses 100% USA material with certificates to establish origin. The other manufacturers use stainless that is primarily imported from India and China.

Product features

Product Specifications

• Created from the highest quality 302/304 stainless steel wire sourced from a US-based steel mill with certificates of conformance
  
   
• Manufactured and packaged in the USA, helping to support the domestic economy, unlike the inferior imported stainless media found elsewhere
  
   
• Ferromagnetic 300-series stainless steel that is attracted by a magnet (but not magnetic itself, nor is it a 400-series stainless), making for easy pick up with a rare earth magnet
  
   
• Virtually unlimited tumbling cycles with brass cartridges, so there's no need to replenish your media due to breakdown, unlike walnut, corn cob, or ceramic media

The Ultimate Combo with Brass Shine Detergent

• Your pouch of media will come stuffed with a sample packet of guntap's Brass Shine Detergent, the all-in-one solution that is superior to the dish detergent + lemon shine concoction (available to purchase in 1lb, 2lb, and 10lb sizes)
  
   
• Made in Texas at guntap's manufacturing facility, Brass Shine Detergent contains a proprietary formula developed over many months of cleaning thousands of cartridges
  
   
• Made from biodegradable ingredients, guntap's formulation contains only the necessary ingredients to make your brass (and other metals) as clean as possible with as little foam as possible
  
   
• Works with hard and soft water, no need to add any other chemicals to your tumbler for optimal results

Usage Directions

Although each tumbling batch is unique, the below 4-step system provides general directions for getting started when using guntap Stainless Steel Tumbling Media and Brass Shine Detergent in a rotary tumbler with a 1 gallon capacity.



If you have a 1 quart tumbler, you can reduce the amount of detergent to one teaspoon. For larger tumblers (e.g. cement mixers, PVC pipe, etc..), one to two tablespoons per gallon of water is recommended.



As you perform more cleanings with the pins, you'll be able to fine tune the variables to reach the optimal result in the least amount of time.



*Do not exceed the tumbler’s maximum weight capacity otherwise premature motor failure may occur.

Step 1

Place the stainless steel pins in the tumbling drum, along with your brass cartridges (or other metal parts), one tablespoon of Brass Shine, and enough water to fill the drum halfway

Step 2

Turn on the tumbler and let run for at least 45 minutes for relatively clean cartridges/parts, or up to 2 hours for heavily soiled cartridges/parts

Step 3

Turn off the tumbler and check to see if additional cleaning time is needed (replacing the water with more detergent may be necessary if the water appears very dirty)

Step 4

Once clean, thoroughly rinse the cartridges/parts, dry, and store in a sealed container, preferably with a desiccant to prevent oxidation or corrosion

User questions & answers

Question:	Can this be used for sterling silver jewelry? Or only brass? All the pictures are brass
Answer:	The guntap Stainless Steel Tumbling Media is not recommended for sterling silver jewelry as the stainless media is much harder than the sterling. The likely result will be that the steel will dull, and likely scratch the surface of the sterling. It would work for removing any dirt and tarnish, but it would be a very aggressive media.
Question:	Can it be used with a vibratory polisher
Answer:	No, SS tumbling media is designed to be used in a rotary tumbler with a mixture of water, cleaner(dawn dish soap) , and a polishing agent (lemi shine) . A vibratory polisher is designed for dry media only.
Question:	can it be used to clean coins
Answer:	Well if it can clean brass which is a soft metal, it should be no problem to clean coins

Product features

Product Specifications

• Created from the highest quality 302/304 stainless steel wire sourced from a US-based steel mill with certificates of conformance
  
   
• Manufactured and packaged in the USA, helping to support the domestic economy, unlike the inferior imported stainless media found elsewhere
  
   
• Ferromagnetic 300-series stainless steel that is attracted by a magnet (but not magnetic itself, nor is it a 400-series stainless), making for easy pick up with a rare earth magnet
  
   
• Virtually unlimited tumbling cycles with brass cartridges, so there's no need to replenish your media due to breakdown, unlike walnut, corn cob, or ceramic media

The Ultimate Combo with Brass Shine Detergent

• Your pouch of media will come stuffed with a sample packet of guntap's Brass Shine Detergent, the all-in-one solution that is superior to the dish detergent + lemon shine concoction (available to purchase in 1lb, 2lb, and 10lb sizes)
  
   
• Made in Texas at guntap's manufacturing facility, Brass Shine Detergent contains a proprietary formula developed over many months of cleaning thousands of cartridges
  
   
• Made from biodegradable ingredients, guntap's formulation contains only the necessary ingredients to make your brass (and other metals) as clean as possible with as little foam as possible
  
   
• Works with hard and soft water, no need to add any other chemicals to your tumbler for optimal results

Usage Directions

Although each tumbling batch is unique, the below 4-step system provides general directions for getting started when using guntap Stainless Steel Tumbling Media and Brass Shine Detergent in a rotary tumbler with a 1 gallon capacity.



If you have a 1 quart tumbler, you can reduce the amount of detergent to one teaspoon. For larger tumblers (e.g. cement mixers, PVC pipe, etc..), one to two tablespoons per gallon of water is recommended.



As you perform more cleanings with the pins, you'll be able to fine tune the variables to reach the optimal result in the least amount of time.



*Do not exceed the tumbler’s maximum weight capacity otherwise premature motor failure may occur.

Step 1

Place the stainless steel pins in the tumbling drum, along with your brass cartridges (or other metal parts), one tablespoon of Brass Shine, and enough water to fill the drum halfway

Step 2

Turn on the tumbler and let run for at least 45 minutes for relatively clean cartridges/parts, or up to 2 hours for heavily soiled cartridges/parts

Step 3

Turn off the tumbler and check to see if additional cleaning time is needed (replacing the water with more detergent may be necessary if the water appears very dirty)

Step 4

Once clean, thoroughly rinse the cartridges/parts, dry, and store in a sealed container, preferably with a desiccant to prevent oxidation or corrosion