Letter 18033

Antique brass restoration [California] 

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Dear Sirs,

I have an Antique Brass Statue from India which is quite large & is in one piece & is very heavy. I have noticed green deposits on different areas on this statue & it appears to be Eroding the statue. I can not take the statue to any store to get it restored. Most of the brass cleaning agents remove the antique look & shine the brass. I do not want it to shine as the antique look is its beauty. Someone suggested Brite Boy brass cleaner but I am scared of using it as the statue has a lot of sentimental value & I can not replace it. Can you please guide me?

Thanking you, Sincerely,

Ela B [last name deleted for privacy due to age of posting]
- Santa Ana, California, USA

Hello Ela,

I know nothing about antique brass restoration but if you are the Ela I hope you are, I would love to be in touch with you.

Gautam S [last name deleted for privacy due to age of posting]
- Pagosa Springs, CO, USA

Even if you remove some of the patina in the cleaning or polishing process; you can replace the patina artificially with Brass Ager--liquid compound which ages the look of the brass. The longer you leave it on; the darker it will appear. So in essence you can control the degree of aging you would prefer (Brass Darkening Solution [link is to product info at Rockler]). Good luck.

( My advice is sound. I have professionally restored brass, copper and silver for more than 25 years)

Elaine W [last name deleted for privacy due to age of posting]
antique restoration - Savannah, GA, USA

Hello Friends out there. Do any of you know where I can purchase Brite Boy Brass Cleaner Here in Missouri? Grandma needs some and She will not stop til us kids find it for her. HELP!!

Thanks a million,

Kimmy Jones
Hobbyist - Lee's Summit, MO, USA

Ed. note: You can buy it on-line by following the link, Kimmy: Brite Boy Metal Polish

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