Comments on: How to Clean Brass - Ultimate Guide http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-clean-brass/ At the Architectural Classics blog, we combine traditionally comprehensive information on caring for your antiques, with the offbeat ‘Art Deco’ style fun and trivia from the world of old homes and door furniture. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:19:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: animalgrrrl http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-clean-brass/#comment-109632 animalgrrrl Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:22:31 +0000 http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-clean-brass/#comment-109632 I am doing a science fair project on cleaning brass, and I found this source every helpful. I am going to use vinegar, orange juice, lemon juice, and Brasso to clean my brass. This source gave me a lot of information on lemons and Brasso which helped me greatly with my background research. I am doing a science fair project on cleaning brass, and I found this source every helpful. I am going to use vinegar, orange juice, lemon juice, and Brasso to clean my brass. This source gave me a lot of information on lemons and Brasso which helped me greatly with my background research.

]]> By: bob la coste http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-clean-brass/#comment-108185 bob la coste Sun, 05 Oct 2008 10:45:01 +0000 http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-clean-brass/#comment-108185 any suggestions on how to remove tarnish from brass model railroad engines. the engines have many fine details on them and it would impossable to rub anything on them. at one time I recall a product called DIP IT or something like that that you just dip it in the solution and the brass item came out looking like new. anybody have any suggestions? any suggestions on how to remove tarnish from brass model railroad engines. the engines have many fine details on them and it would impossable to rub anything on them. at one time I recall a product called DIP IT or something like that that you just dip it in the solution and the brass item came out looking like new. anybody have any suggestions?

]]> By: Karen http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-clean-brass/#comment-77032 Karen Sat, 02 Aug 2008 12:24:14 +0000 http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-clean-brass/#comment-77032 I recently inherited two Globe-Wernicke stacking bookcases. I did some research and learned that the metal edges are made of oxidied brass. A few of the metal edges are rusted quite badly. How do I safely clean the rust? I recently inherited two Globe-Wernicke stacking bookcases. I did some research and learned that the metal edges are made of oxidied brass. A few of the metal edges are rusted quite badly. How do I safely clean the rust?

]]> By: Kat http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-clean-brass/#comment-63797 Kat Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:42:48 +0000 http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-clean-brass/#comment-63797 I recently purchased a beautiful Enesco solid brass vase from India. It has flowers etched in it, draping down the sides. The label on the bottom says "do not polish", only use a soft cloth to clean. The patina is very pretty, almost looks like pewter. The label states that it is solid brass, tho. I've tried the soft cloth routine and I've tried it with water and then hand buffing with dry soft cloth and still can't get it clean. I want to keep the patina that it has. Can you help me? I recently purchased a beautiful Enesco solid brass vase from India. It has flowers etched in it, draping down the sides. The label on the bottom says “do not polish”, only use a soft cloth to clean. The patina is very pretty, almost looks like pewter. The label states that it is solid brass, tho. I’ve tried the soft cloth routine and I’ve tried it with water and then hand buffing with dry soft cloth and still can’t get it clean. I want to keep the patina that it has. Can you help me?

]]> By: Tom http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-clean-brass/#comment-58967 Tom Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:26:08 +0000 http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-clean-brass/#comment-58967 Hi, I have an antique brass Marelli desk fan which i've been trying to clean up. I have used brasso which has helped a little but i'm trying to get the blades and grill back to that shiney bright brass it probably used to be. Does anyone know what the best method to use would be? Thanks Hi, I have an antique brass Marelli desk fan which i’ve been trying to clean up. I have used brasso which has helped a little but i’m trying to get the blades and grill back to that shiney bright brass it probably used to be. Does anyone know what the best method to use would be? Thanks

]]> By: Voytec http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-clean-brass/#comment-58944 Voytec Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:35:50 +0000 http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-clean-brass/#comment-58944 Hi Mono, just make sure it hasn't been lacquered and then be very patient. Brasso should do it but it's going to be a lot of rubbing if the bed is very tarnished. Good luck! Hi Mono, just make sure it hasn’t been lacquered and then be very patient. Brasso should do it but it’s going to be a lot of rubbing if the bed is very tarnished. Good luck!

]]> By: mono http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-clean-brass/#comment-58943 mono Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:25:49 +0000 http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-clean-brass/#comment-58943 hi i just picked up a victorian bed its solid brass but in a huge need of help what do i do to get it back to it former glory any help would be fantastic as i have tried brasso not much happening on that front hi i just picked up a victorian bed its solid brass but in a huge need of help what do i do to get it back to it former glory any help would be fantastic as i have tried brasso not much happening on that front

]]> By: Charles Walters http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-clean-brass/#comment-54689 Charles Walters Thu, 29 May 2008 17:51:48 +0000 http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-clean-brass/#comment-54689 I reload pistol ammunition for use at the local range. To clean the empty shells of gunpowder residue (mainly) I've used a tumbler (filled with commercial cornhusk cleaner) and have tried boiling in tapwater but I'd like to try some sort of chemical additive in the boiling water. The shells are called "brasses" but are actually a non-magnetic alloy. Typically, a shell is reloaded no more than 8 times so some degree of abrasion at each cleaning is acceptable though that might shorten the "useable life" of a shell to six reloads or so. Any suggestions? I reload pistol ammunition for use at the local range. To clean the empty shells of gunpowder residue (mainly) I’ve used a tumbler (filled with commercial cornhusk cleaner) and have tried boiling in tapwater but I’d like to try some sort of chemical additive in the boiling water. The shells are called “brasses” but are actually a non-magnetic alloy. Typically, a shell is reloaded no more than 8 times so some degree of abrasion at each cleaning is acceptable though that might shorten the “useable life” of a shell to six reloads or so. Any suggestions?

]]> By: Gloria http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-clean-brass/#comment-51042 Gloria Thu, 01 May 2008 03:35:54 +0000 http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-clean-brass/#comment-51042 Help. I am trying to clean and keep brass vessles used in Church from finger printing after cleaning. So far I can get them to shine but within a week they are full of finger prints and tarnish. Wha t can I do to keep them shining? Help. I am trying to clean and keep brass vessles used in Church from finger printing after cleaning. So far I can get them to shine but within a week they are full of finger prints and tarnish. Wha t can I do to keep them shining?

]]> By: Ringing Anvil Design http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-clean-brass/#comment-42479 Ringing Anvil Design Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:39:34 +0000 http://www.architecturalclassics.com/blog/how-to-clean-brass/#comment-42479 This is by far the most informative bunch of information I have ever found about brass polishing! FANTASTIC and Thank you! I cast my own horsebrass draft horse harness pieces. Kindest regards, Herman Blacksmith/Artist Corvallis, OR This is by far the most informative bunch of information I have ever found about brass polishing!
FANTASTIC and Thank you!

I cast my own horsebrass draft horse harness pieces.

Kindest regards,

Herman
Blacksmith/Artist
Corvallis, OR

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