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GP6971

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5. I used Brasso

Reply to csziggy (Original post)

Tue Jan 19, 2021, 11:44 PM

Jan 2021

with a soft (used) toothbrush. Gently scrub...rinse with hot water (again using the toothbrush to remove residue) and then repeat. In really hard spots I would let the Brasso dry for an hour or so and then rinse.

When done, wipe with a clean, soft cloth.

I haven't tried the Dremel pads, but that's probably a good option.

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Need advice on polishing brass items [View all] csziggy Jan 2021 OP

We used Brasso on belt buckles and such in the Army Glorfindel Jan 2021 #1

Oh - I used to use that on thge brass fittings on my horse tack csziggy Jan 2021 #3

Brasso and a soft toothbrush if there are lots of details. nt Phoenix61 Jan 2021 #2

Agree about the Brasso. Flitz will also work. rsdsharp Jan 2021 #4

Flitz is what the guy in the polishing with a Dremel used and recommended csziggy Jan 2021 #6

Flitz will work with a soft cloth, too. Renaissance wax rsdsharp Jan 2021 #8

I just added Renaissance Wax to my shopping list csziggy Jan 2021 #10

I used Brasso GP6971 Jan 2021 #5

As I said, doing it by hand is too much for my old hands csziggy Jan 2021 #7

I can testify as a bartender who has polished pnwest Jan 2021 #9

I'm going to try it first csziggy Jan 2021 #11

Let me know how it goes! pnwest Jan 2021 #12