Letter 22019

Maintaining a shiny brass condition in an adverse environment [New York] 

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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 due to age of posting]
- Stony Brook, New York, USA

Yes, you are looking for a brass lacquer. For large quantities, specialists like Agate Lacquer Co. or G. J. Nikolas can certainly help. For brass lacquer in a spray can you can try Staybrite® Brass Lacquer.

 
Ted Mooney, P.E.
finishing.com Inc. - Brick, NJ

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