esantoro Posted September 25, 2008 Report Posted September 25, 2008 Does anyone have a surefire method for cleaning brass that has become tarnished? I've got some brass hardware that had been lying underneath some latigo and has become prematurely tarnished, perhaps due to the oils in the leather. Thanks, Ed Quote http://www.waldenbags.com http://www.waldenbags.etsy.com
Members $$hobby Posted September 25, 2008 Members Report Posted September 25, 2008 i use flitz. ive also used Brasso at one time. there are others too. Quote Riding is a partnership. The horse lends you his strength, speed and grace, which are greater then yours. For your part you give him your guidance, intelligence and understanding, which are greater then his. Togeather you can achieve a richness that alone neither can. - Lucy Rees, The Horse's Mind
Contributing Member Jordan Posted September 26, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted September 26, 2008 Brasso, standard for military brass when I was in, a real pita lots of rubbing, I think it was psych warfare used to break a new recruit and get a good laugh. Quote
tashabear Posted September 26, 2008 Report Posted September 26, 2008 Brasso, standard for military brass when I was in, a real pita lots of rubbing, I think it was psych warfare used to break a new recruit and get a good laugh. Meh. It's not that big a deal once you get the lacquer off. I had to rub the feathers off an eagle on my hat brass when I was a freshman in military college. Quote
Ian Posted September 26, 2008 Report Posted September 26, 2008 I like 'Never Dull' Less messy than most brass cleaners and doesn't leave a residue in the recesses Quote http://blackcanyonleather.net/
esantoro Posted September 26, 2008 Author Report Posted September 26, 2008 Thanks for the responses. I'll try the Never Dull. I like when brass tarnishes in a normal way, oxidation, but due this brass being underneath some leather for some time, the tarnish on it is not an elegant time-worn tarnish. It's just black. Ed Quote http://www.waldenbags.com http://www.waldenbags.etsy.com
Members Kowboyboots Posted September 30, 2008 Members Report Posted September 30, 2008 Wenell & Friltz is the same thing, both are very good. Brasso, all it is is bleach, it takes the color out but doesn't actual take the oils off the brass, that's why it is quick, but tarnish comes back rather fast. After you polish real well, wax it with a carnauba car wax. This will keep the moisture from the air & oils from your hands off it for aprox a year. This is a quote I use to have printed on my busniness cards when I had a brass shop, it works! Kathy Quote
Members SmokinP Posted September 30, 2008 Members Report Posted September 30, 2008 I use a dremel with one of those felt wheels and some metal polish or rouge. If it's really nasty you can start with a Scotchbrite pad to get the rough stuff off. They also make wheels and such with Scotchbrite material for a dremel or drill. I cut up a bunch of old halters to salvage the hardware and cleaned the brass this way. Works real good and pretty fast. But it is messy so don't do it at the kitchen table...least not if the wife is watching. Quote Smokin P Ranch Website A man is judged by what's between his legs...Always ride a good horse.
Timd Posted October 1, 2008 Report Posted October 1, 2008 Add my vote for Never-Dull. It's what we used on my ship, worked well. Quote
esantoro Posted October 3, 2008 Author Report Posted October 3, 2008 How long does one 5 ounce can of Never Dull last? 10-15 12-sq. inch applications? Does it store well? I'm asking because I found a good online source if buying in quantity. Ed Quote http://www.waldenbags.com http://www.waldenbags.etsy.com
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