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-----Removing lacquer
How do I remove lacquer with household things, Brasso ⇦ on eBay or Amazon [affil link] isn't working. I need it for my brass for AJROTC because there is an Annual Formal Inspection. I need help.
John Jennings- Apo Ap, Japan
I'd try acetone ⇦ on eBay or Amazon [affil link] Flammable! remover first. Lacquer is paint without pigment, so if that doesn't work, try paint remover ⇦ on eBay or Amazon [affil link] , available in a hardware store. Read the directions to make sure it's safe for brass. You might also try talking to a lacquer specialist like G.J. Nikolas [a finishing.com supporting advertiser].
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I agree with the acetone answer after doing a bit of research of my own. I'm using regular acetone from any hardware store. My question is: how do I know the lacquer is gone? It looks the same to me as it did before. Do I wait and see if the natural patina returns to the hardware? Thank you!
Anne Brostrup- Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
Try using old newspaper with the brasso. the newspaper is rougher and so it cleans faster. I am in JROTC at my school and have to constantly shine new brass. I use newspaper and can see difference in as little as 5 minutes
Anthony E.- Ft Lewis, Washington
January 14, 2008
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