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...

Here's a tip... buy low, sell high.

There are lots of things that will get tarnish off brass, but they all
take a toll on the surface. If you want them to shine effortlessly, take
them to a plating shop.

If you are willing to do some work, then Wenol is the best polish. It's
used by car show fanatics and not much known outside the car show and
airplane show circles.

DSK

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.

Hey Nutsy,

Those Brass Trinkits can be cleaned real easy, fast, cheap and to new
condition with vineage and fine steel wool. If you're going to use them
on the Boat you'll may want to use Bronze Wool.

Get a bowl, Put a 1/4 cup of vineage in it, dip the wool in it and rub
lightly.

Nothing beats it. When finished rinse with soap and water. Towel dry and
enjoy your new discovered finish

I thought every sal****er sailor knew that! I guess, maybe, you have to
be an Ole Salt with deep "Depession" time.

Ole Thom

Wally wrote:
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?


If it's really grotty, I use fine Emery cloth with some oil on it. (I use
MolySlip cutting oil, because that's near my lathe.)

I like 3M deburring wheels, medium is nice for getting tarnish of brass
Follow with AutoSol metal polish (a white paste).

Final polish with Brasso (light fawn liquid based on seagull ****).

I use red rouge on a cotton buff (6" @3600 rpm), Brasso is ok but tends to be somewhat more
messy as you note below

Cheeers
Marty
After that, buff, buff, and buff some more.

Some felt wheels and a variable-speed Dremel can make short work of the
AutoSol and Brasso stages (wear eye protection in case the Dremel goes too
fast and the polish flies off).

DSK wrote:

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...


Here's a tip... buy low, sell high.

There are lots of things that will get tarnish off brass, but they all
take a toll on the surface. If you want them to shine effortlessly, take
them to a plating shop.

I like to spray newly polished brass with a good grade of automotive clear coat,
stops the tarnish from coming back, is however a slightly different shine than
the naked brass. It doesn't 'feel' the same either, those of you that work
metal will know what I mean.

Cheers
Marty

If you are willing to do some work, then Wenol is the best polish. It's
used by car show fanatics and not much known outside the car show and
airplane show circles.

DSK

Thanks for all the tips!

RB

On 29 Apr 2004 11:38:41 GMT, (Bobsprit) wrote this
crap:

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?

Brasso.





Pathetic Earthlings! No one can save you now!

"Wally" wrote:
If it's really grotty, I use fine Emery cloth with some oil on it. (I use
MolySlip cutting oil, because that's near my lathe.)

If it's really grotty soak it in murieatic acid!

Seahag

Try an ultrasonic cleaner horse breath. No work for you, just put them in
and turn it on.

Bob


"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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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

He's talking about cleaning brass, not your ass.

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

"Horvath" wrote in message
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On 29 Apr 2004 11:38:41 GMT, (Bobsprit) wrote this
crap:

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?

Brasso.





Pathetic Earthlings! No one can save you now!