The absolute best way to clean parts after polishing is an HeatedUltrasonic Cleaner and one of the cleaning solutions. Then after 10 to 15 minutes in the Ultrasonic, hit with a steam jet. It leaves the metal dry and absolutely clean. Soaps leave a film, and just plane water also leaves a film. The combo of US and steam does the trick.

Now, the next best way is the same jewelry cleaning solution, in a jar and vibrate it. Take a 16 penny nail and bend it slightly then chuck it up in your electric drill Hold the jar on the drill body and start it up. It's not as effective as the US, but it will get the job done. Now, rince the part off with distilled water, the dip i in a jar of Denatured Alcohol and the blow dry it.

You can probably get a local jeweler, one that does work on site, to sell you afew Oz of his Ultra Sonic fluid, shouldn't be much more that a buck or two. It comes as a concentrate, so a couple Oz will mix up a pint or two of cleaning fluid. DON"Tget clock cleaning fluid, it usually has a high amount of ammonia in it and the stuff will knock your head off.

To bad you are not in my area, I've got about a gallon of concentrate left from when I had my shop, I'd be happy to give you some.

Don