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Rust removed from brass lamp

Q. I have a brass lamp which has rust on it. I was wondering how could I remove it without damaging the brass lamp.

Carolyn Usher
- Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.A.
2001

A. HI THERE, I HAVE JUST FINISHED AN OLD OIL BURNER LAMP FOR A CLIENT AND IT WAS BLACK, FIRST CHECK IF IT IS LACQUERED IF SO PAINT STRIP FIRST THEN WHEN COMPLETED POLISH ON A BUFFING WHEEL WHERE YOU WILL SEE A BIG DIFFERENCE. IF YOU WANT A LONGER LASTING FINISH THEN NICKEL PLATE AND THEN GOLD PLATE.

WAYNE RUSSELL
GOLD ON THE TYNE - UK
June 3, 2008

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