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Brass cleaning

We have several pieces of brass that we recovered from our house fire four years ago.

The question now is, clean or throw out. Has anyone got a good solution for cleaning. This is not just a tarnish.

Thanks for any help.

Ray Clarke
- Ontario, Canada

Non destructive blasting (glass beads, walnut shell media ⇦ on eBay or Amazon [affil link] ) should clean off most of the heavier residue. Then use fine polishing compound (preferably on a buffing wheel) to bring the finish back to its original luster. Use a clear coat (lacquer or enamel) to protect from future tarnishing.

Bill Miller
- Shinnston, West Virginia, USA

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