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How to preserve the shine on copper

Q. I have a desktop made of copper. Although beautiful, it is becoming quite cumbersome to keep up on the polished finish. Is there a way that I can lacquer it or put some kind of finish on it, anything to keep from have to shine it twice a week. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Shannon Bass
- La Mesa, California
2003

A. I have been told to clean the copper with Brasso ⇦[this on eBay or Amazon affil links] then take a lacquer thinner ⇦[this on eBay or Amazon affil links] and a clean handkerchief and wipe that real clean until nothing comes off on the cloth then apply a product called Incralac ⇦[this on eBay or Amazon affil links] -- either spray or apply with a foam brush. It dries in 15 minutes then apply second coat. After a few months apply a car wax ⇦[this on eBay or Amazon affil links] ! Good luck

Sarah burke
- Saratoga, New York
2003

Incralac
(brass lacquer with benzotriazole)

on eBay or

Amazon

(affil links)

Hi Have you been able to find Incralac ⇦[this on eBay or Amazon affil links] in stores in New Jersey?

Marian Hayden
- Denville, New Jersey

Could some one tell me where I can find Incralac ⇦[this on eBay or Amazon affil links] ? Been unable to find in my area. NC. I will be happy to send for it, if I can find a source.

Byron L. Collier
- Lewiston, North Carolina

I, too, would like the name and number of a US supplier for Incralac ⇦[this on eBay or Amazon affil links] . Thanks,

Charles Laughon
- Wilmington, North Carolina

Can anyone tell me where I can find Incralac ⇦[this on eBay or Amazon affil links] ?

Marge Watterson
- Chicora, Pennsylvania

adv.

"Clearcoats/Lacquers for Brass from G.J. Nikolas"

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