
plating, anodizing, & finishing Q&As since 1989
"Maintaining a shiny brass condition in an adverse environment"
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2003
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.
- Stony Brook, New York
2003
Yes, you are looking for a brass lacquer. For large quantities, specialists like G.J. Nikolas [a finishing.com supporting advertiser] can certainly help. For single spray cans you can try Brass Lacquer [affil link].

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
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