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Doug
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Initially Posted - 05/24/2004 :  19:11:06  Show Profile
I just bought a set of used brass lights. They were badly tarnished and the laquer finish on them was in bad shaped. I tried assorted strippers/ Barkeeper's Friend, acetone, ect. In the end it's steel wool and elbow grease that works. Question is, should I re-spray them to prevent future tarnish? Any other brass polishing tips would be welcome.
Doug - #1913 Noeta
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 05/24/2004 :  19:29:54  Show Profile
I have sprayed brass with a clear acrylic, and it held up well in the home environment. It would probably do pretty well on the boat, too.
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RichardG
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Response Posted - 05/25/2004 :  12:44:51  Show Profile
For polishing brass, I like the product Brite Boy with bronze wool.

I recall someone suggested using a rotory tool (e.g. Dremel) with the polishing tip (white, felt-like piece) with a polishing product, like Brite Boy.
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Douglas
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Response Posted - 05/25/2004 :  13:09:43  Show Profile  Visit Douglas's Homepage
Brasso ! metal polish and if you dont re coat you will be cleaning them every few months.
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