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enio45 05-21-2014 07:41 PM

Cleaning brass or copper parts - how?
 
What is a good process to clean then restore these parts to provide the new/fresh brass or copper look to a part?

Appreciate the advise....

Mr70 05-21-2014 11:33 PM

Re: Cleaning brass or copper parts - how?
 
If it's heavily tarnished,add two tablespoons each of salt and white vinegar to a pint of water in a bowl.
Completely soak the item in the solution overnight.
In the AM you should see a completely different colored part.
Rinse it off with cold water and towel dry,then rub in a protective polishing cream like MAAS to bring out it's luster.
I've done this on many Brass & copper items with incredible results.
Understand that over time brass & copper will tarnish again,so get used to doing this.

Dicky 05-22-2014 04:26 AM

Re: Cleaning brass or copper parts - how?
 
BRASSO &amp; elbow grease.. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]

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enio45 05-22-2014 05:18 AM

Re: Cleaning brass or copper parts - how?
 
I trying not to make it look shinny - just that OE look - would brasso make it shine?

Mr70 05-22-2014 11:13 AM

Re: Cleaning brass or copper parts - how?
 
Yes it will,as well as protect it lightly.
Just soak it in the salt/vinegar solution then for a raw OE look.


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