SGT. CREED, INC
PORT ORANGE, FLORIDA

Yes...this is made in the USA! Brass test samples were picked up from local public and private ranges. The testing was primarily done on brass that was heavily oxidized and discolored by the annealing process. .223 and .308 made up the majority of the samples because they were the hardest to clean. With the variety of manufacturers and intensity of the annealing, the .223 was probably the most difficult. The case body was fairly simple. It is the annealed neck where actual chemical change in the brass takes place. After months of testing by professional and amateur reloaders, the formula was perfected. Some of the folks who help formulate this product have extensive backgrounds in chemical applications. All had a hand in the testing of the product, from varying points of view, not to mention amateur, professional and hobby reloaders, range safety officers! Yes......it made them harder to clean and polish. I was trying to save both time and money it took to clean and polish my brass. After compounding many different products it was found that, additional time was all that this formula needed. Go watch a race and then go out and check, (remember "watched pots"). When experimenting with other products, some with a heavier abrasive, they failed to provide the finish on the cases. With Profilometer testing (for finish) and careful dimensional measurement, found that the additional time, and the choice of abrasive caused no dimensional changes using 4-Star. What it did do, was provide a finish that I'd only see with a buffing wheel and jewelers rouge. Also you will notice that after time, (many months), the original color will slowly return. More than that, it's the most natural color of the brass. helpful hints: & tips Approx.3.5 Cu.Ft. 200 Lb. Cap. Pedestal Mount, @ 60 to 70 RPM. Fill with 50 Lb. Bag of Walnut Shell. Add 4 to 6 oz. "4 Star", allow mixing, usually 2 to 3 Min. Add up to 5 Gal. pail of Range Brass. Run time approx. 3 to 4 hours. If oxidized badly allow an additional hour or two. At first keep an eye on the process to get a feel for the runtimes. It works more quickly than competitors but still has needs time to process. Also, I always remove my brass from the media separator with gloved hands. It was a habit because of the ammonia hydroxide in other products. Now I do it just to maintain the luster, and keep the acid from my fingerprints, off the brass. With Corn Cob double the initial amount of 4 Star. Some will be absorbed, and the rest will go to coat the larger particles. Trust me you will not be wasting it. It will be available for use as you continue to use it. Still the product can be a bit of a pain. It does contain certain hydrocarbon solvents which do evaporate and cause "planking" (flattening) of the bottle sides. Please keep the bottle sealed, and shake well before applying to media. It's thick and heavy. I could have added more water and kept it free flowing longer. If you have to you can add a little water (with a little vinegar) to the container It will help get the last of it out. I didn't want to sell you water, if you could add it later. The active ingredients in the compound are absolutely necessary to the final product. There are no useless fillers.