Thread: Cleaning Brass
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Default Cleaning Brass
On 29 Apr 2004 11:38:41 GMT, (Bobsprit) wrote:

I have several boxes filled with brass oil lamps, barometers and clocks I want
to clean. I was using Noxon 7 or something to that effect. Slow going and then
I remembered those TV ads for Tarn X. Does anyone know if that stuff really
works?

Thanks for any tips...

RB

I would be careful. Most modern brass pieces seem to be lacquered or
otherways sealed to prevent the need for polishing with abrasive
polishes. If your pieces are similarly overcoated with some sort of
clear coat, you may end up removing that or screwing it up. I have
had oil lamps, clocks and barometers for years and they only need a
light cleaning with a soft cloth and liquid soap to get the dust &
crud off. Your situation may vary. The last time I had to polish
brass was in boot camp and we used Brasso.