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Brass Restoration

2004

We have a heavy brass 2 foot statue of a cowboy on a horse that is rearing up because of a snake. It sat out on my son's porch for quite awhile and partially turned green! My husband used some Lysol Basin Tub & Tile Cleaner...which did take off quite a lot of the tarnish. However, I am concerned that it may do something more to it, so I won't let him do more! It is really a very nice piece and I would love to get it back to its original look.

I have read all the things about Kool Aid, toilet bowl cleaner and salt & vinegar ⇦in bulk on eBay or Amazon [affil link] . Please advise me what to do.

Thanks in advance.

Carolyn S [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
retired - Palm Harbor, Florida, U.S.A.

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Hi Carolyn. You say you've read all the advice (it's from from hundreds of people, and goes back over many years) . . . and you now want someone to advise you what to do? You do realize then, that they've already done exactly what you're asking for a hundred times already :-)

The advice you've read is conflicting, but more postings can never fix that, they can only generate even more conflicting advice. So I'd suggest taking it to a professional conservator or antique restorer who you would have confidence in -- who can remove the tarnish, restore it to the brightness you seek, and professionally lacquer it. Good luck!

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
(Ted can offer longterm or instant help)
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2004

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