That’s good info! I used a lemon ammonia and it was not as strong a reaction as you received with the regular ammonia. Great video. I learned something!!!!!

@TobaccoRoadRelics

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend! Means a lot that you took the time to watch!

Nice video Chris. Nice for newcomers to know the options on how to clean the bullets. JP

Very nice and well done, Thanks for sharing. ATB

@TobaccoRoadRelics

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for taking the time to watch. Means a lot. Much appreciated!

Thanks for Sharing! Good Info, I normally just soak min is hot water and laundry soap for about 30 mins.

@TobaccoRoadRelics

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! A little warm soapy water normally does just fine...but the sudsy ammonia is great for those really nasty ones. I appreciate you watching!

Nice job, good control on your time exposure!

Hey thats a killer diplomat button in your intro man. Must of been a killer day digging

@chrisboardwine6859

4 жыл бұрын

Why don’t you send me an address I can send it to and I’ll mail it to you.

Just found a bullet in my grandpas old collection of misc. things. I’m gonna try this out thanks!

@TobaccoRoadRelics

5 ай бұрын

I hope you do! Much success to you!

Great video! Very informative!!

@TobaccoRoadRelics

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud!!

Thanks for the great tips! I didn't know that about the bleach. Nice finds and nice cleaning :-)

@TobaccoRoadRelics

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching James!!!

Great job! Sudsy ammonia is the way to go!

@TobaccoRoadRelics

7 ай бұрын

It definitely can leave those bullets bright white!! My only recommendation to anyone going that way is to not leave them in that solution too long! Thanks so much for watching!

I use a Skyrim pad green but it's got to be well well worn

Good stuff brother. Where do you purchase sudsy ammonia?

@TobaccoRoadRelics

6 ай бұрын

It used to be sold commercially almost everywhere. You could find it at grocery stores and such- but I don’t see it for sale anymore. I just did a look online and found a company called Clean-Mart that sells it- but you’ll pay for packaging and shipping. The cheapest way is just to make it yourself. A little ammonia, water and a few drops of dish soap is all you need buddy. I know you probably know this already but just don’t mix bleach and ammonia. Good luck.

@JohnnyDub

6 ай бұрын

@@TobaccoRoadRelics I appreciate the reply. I will definitely give this a shot. NC dirt is ruthless on these bullets.

Ive gone with the sudsy ammonia before and very content with its outcome. Great video. Thanks for sharing

@TobaccoRoadRelics

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend! Means a lot that you took the time to watch and comment!

I use Oxi-clean in solution. sit then rinse. After I get the results I want, I rub them in vaseline to seal them and retard corrosion (white powdery stuff).

@TobaccoRoadRelics

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul. I haven’t tried that method but I will after my next hunt

It's ok

@TobaccoRoadRelics

5 ай бұрын

Thank you

Forget about these cleaning methods and get yourself some Oxyclean detergent powder. Simply mix the powder with some hot water, shake it up a bit to make it foam, then drop your bullets in and walk away. ( if it’s a cavity-base bullet and the cavity is packed with dirt, use something to scrape the dirt out of the cavity first.) Come back 30 minutes later, rinse the bullets under some warm water, and they will come out snowy white. No scrubbing or brushing required. For brass buttons, belt plates, breast plates and copper coins, DO NOT put any liquid on them, not even water. Take a toothpick or bamboo skewer and start gently rubbing the relic with the end of the skewer in a back-and-forth or circular motion. Sometimes you can even “pick” the crust off a little at a time first. As you are rubbing the artifact, the powdered dirt will actually act as a polish and give the artifact a nice, glowing patina. I ruined the patina on many a button and coin before by putting it in water, ammonia, and other liquid cleaners. The only exception is when you have a button that is heavily gilted and you want to bring out the gilt. Then and only then will I mix ammonia and water 50/50 and let the button soak, checking it early and often. If you see a bluish haze around the artifact, it means the ammonia is working. Periodically use a small, soft brush (baby’s toothbrush is perfect) dipped in the mix to gently brush the button and bring out the gilt.If you don’t see a bluish haze after about 5 minutes, then there is not enough gilt left on the button to preserve. Take it out immediately and soak it in plain water to remove the ammonia. Ammonia will “burn” brass that is not gilted. Just wanted to pass along some of the things I’ve learned after 40 years of relic hunting….

I cant get either of them to work 😢

@TobaccoRoadRelics

7 ай бұрын

What issues are you running into…maybe I can help. Post up some pictures on my Facebook group Davie County Diggers and let’s see what we can come up with