AusTexDude
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I find a LOT of fishing sinkers while detecting. Usually a minimum of 40 and on the high side over 100 on each detector outing. I'm literally finding 1 lb to 3 lbs in my pouch when done.
Half of them are beaten up and will go into the melting pot to make new sinkers to sell on Ebay. But about 1/2 of the sinkers are in great shape they just need to be brought back to original luster.
I don't want to melt them down, especially all the egg weights, if there is a way to just clean them and sell them.
I have tried vinegar, vinegar and baking soda, CLR, and Aluminum wheel cleaner with no luck. Was thinking about throwing a bunch in my rock tumbler for 30 mins and see what happens but it's currently running a cycle and I have 6 days left.
Any ideas?
Half of them are beaten up and will go into the melting pot to make new sinkers to sell on Ebay. But about 1/2 of the sinkers are in great shape they just need to be brought back to original luster.
I don't want to melt them down, especially all the egg weights, if there is a way to just clean them and sell them.
I have tried vinegar, vinegar and baking soda, CLR, and Aluminum wheel cleaner with no luck. Was thinking about throwing a bunch in my rock tumbler for 30 mins and see what happens but it's currently running a cycle and I have 6 days left.
Any ideas?