Die cleaning

[Seabeeken]

Ultrasonic and citranox. Then spray it down with eezox and box it

 

[P7M13]

For me, it's the opposite of using tools -- I will always clean off my hand tools before putting away.

With dies, it's always a state of "establish known good" for sizing, bump, and seating.

• Before use:
  • Check lock ring state
  • disassemble, wipe down with clean, dry rag.
  • On body die, verify vent hole is clear
  • No application of lube of any sort to die body.
  • Very light application of wax or coconut oil to expander.
• After use:
  • Spray the internals with CMC Penetrating Oil and wipe out excess.
  • Wipe down externals with same penetrating oil or spray with Ballistol (whichever is close at hand).
  • Put away in die case.

 

[Mike D Texas]

Ultrasonic and citranox. Then spray it down with eezox and box it

Hmmmmm. Hadn't thought about my ultrasonic cleaner. I have some steel parts cleaner for it.

 

[GW Hunter]

Disassemble and wipe down with any degreaser before 1st use. Blast it with brake cleaner after every use and wipe down inside and out with a quality shop towel. Works for me….