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Maintaining a shiny brass condition in an adverse environment

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Removed the tarnished & pitted brass rub rail from an old sailboat I am restoring. Spent many hours bringing the brass to a highly polished almost mirror like state. I would like to maintain this appearance without having to use a polishing agent when the brass is remounted to the teak base and the boat is moored in the sound (salt water).A fellow at work mentioned a clear spray.

Anyone have any suggestions.

Ralph C [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Stony Brook, New York

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Yes, you are looking for a brass lacquer. For large quantities, specialists like G. J. Nikolas can certainly help. For single spray cans you can try brass lacquer [linked by editor to product info at Amazon].

Ted Mooney, P.E.
finishing.com
Brick, New Jersey

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