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Removing Heavy Brass Oxidation




2001

Howdy,

I am trying to clean heavy oxidation(thirty years worth)from various brass parts on a boat. Most of the pieces can't be removed. I have tried quite a few of the standard products, Brasso, Flitz, Barkeepers Friend ⇦ on eBay or Amazon [affil link] , but the results are minimal.

Do you know of any products or methods that will speed up my work?

Seth Anderson
- Seattle, Washington, USA


2006

I, too, am having trouble removing oxidation from a pair of floor style candle holders. The only thing that I have found that will remove it (and this takes a lot of time) is fine 00 steel wool ⇦ on eBay or Amazon [affil link] . Most people do not understand that oxidation is not like tarnish. Brasso ⇦ on eBay or Amazon [affil link] , etc. will not remove oxidation. After using steel wool, I then use Brasso, etc. to polish. If you hear of something better, please publish on internet. I will be watching.

Betty T. Caton
- Knoxville, Tennessee, USA


Hi, folks. Although it's very easy on people, one of the most aggressive things for brass is vinegar ⇦in bulk on eBay or Amazon [affil link] + salt + flour. Don't use it on delicate stuff because it's aggressive, and plan on going over it with a commercial polish like ⇦[this on eBay or Amazon affil links] because it will usually leave brass rather raw and orange. Good luck.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, finishing.com
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August 18, 2009




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