Preserve Copper Shine: Smart, Durable Finish Advice

Summary for preserve copper shine Discussion

Copper shine preservation is the main concern here: Shannon Bass asks whether a polished copper desktop can be lacquered or otherwise finished so it does not need shining twice a week. Sarah Burke says she was told to clean the copper first with Brasso, then wipe it thoroughly with lacquer thinner on a clean cloth until no residue comes off, and then apply Incralac, either by spray or foam brush; she says it dries in about 15 minutes and suggests a second coat, followed months later by car wax. The rest of the thread is mostly follow-up requests from readers in New Jersey, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania asking where to buy Incralac, showing that availability was a practical issue. The discussion does not report a final tested outcome, but the advice centers on careful cleaning and a protective clear coating to slow tarnish.