I have some 38 spl brass with the headstamp the year I was born (29 years ago )
It's completely tarnished and the pitted corroded green pieces have been tossed out.
I did the hot wash with dish soap and a good rinse, then placed the brass in a white vinegar and salt bath for 2 days.
The vinegar solution turned brassy green and it took several washings to get clear rinse water.
I dried them in the oven for 15 mins at the warm setting ~170 degrees, then a day over the heating duct.
Now I'm going to tumble them in corn cob to see if they will brighten up completely
Ever worked with brass this old and tarnished?
What do you think of my cleaning methods so far?
Should I be worried about the 170' bake softening the brass??