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Confessions of a brass polishing addict
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Are you a clean freak? Do you like copper items that are shiny…..I mean really really shiny? Did you ever wonder how do they get the copper finish to really pop and catch your attention at auctions ? Is your collection of copper wares that you display in your kitchen dull, greasy and in need of some spiffing up? Well this post for cleaning and preserving copper may be for you. I went out and purchased at a local tag sale a few weeks ago the worse condition piece of copper that I could find. Apparently keeping copper in good condition is not only hard but something that is quite a chore. As I had no problem viewing a large selection of pitiful specimens in just a few stops. I settled on this Manning Bowman tea kettle made in Meriden,Connecticut. I am using Wenol Metal Polish and a trick or two to put a little life back into this pot and extend the life of the polishing effort.
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Materials Used:
Instructions and Application : 1 Squeeze a small amount of Wenol Metal Polish from the tube and apply it in 10 or so dabs about the size of your small finger on to the tea pot. Spread polish evenly with the finger tips of your nitrile glove. A small amount of polish goes a long, long way. 2. Let the polish stand for about 3 to 4 minutes and then polish with the finger tips of your gloved hand. Use a soft horse hair detail brush to work the polish into and out of the tight areas where handle meets the pot. This saves taking the handle off the tea pot which is another possible option. 3. If you want the look of an antique, you may have polished far enough at this point. However if you want your copper to be bright and really shiny, further polishing will be required. If the tarnish is still lingering or if there are stubborn spots and streaks of tarnish shadow on the copper surface, you might try this old trick. Apply more polish as in step 1, then take a small amount of 0000 steel wool and apply a quarter size dab of polish directly on it. Now start to polish the tea pot with very light pressure. The polish on the steel wool will act as a lubricant and make the polish glide along and clean & polish with out scratching the surface. Wipe the copper surface again with a clean soft paper towel or soft cloth. 4. Re-apply following step 1, just using polish and a cloth, but not the steel wool one last time. Buff to the desired sheen with a micro fiber cloth. Time elapsed to polish the tea pot was about 20 minutes. 5. If your copper is for cooking , serving food or beverage wash thoroughly with warm water and a little soap & rinse before using. If your copper is just for display, try this polishing trick. As a last step use Wenol Ultra Soft Polish, which the old timers called “Wenol Blue.” Just apply a few dabs right on to the copper surface and polish in with a soft cloth or a clean part of a microfiber cloth. It will keep the shine for months and it repels dust. For upkeep after that, just re-wipe once in a while with a cloth and your copper will look bright again. At some point of course you will need to re-polish, but using some Wenol Blue is well worth the extra time you will get between polishing periods. Cars guys often use Wenol Blue on their chrome wheels to give them that “show” finish after polishing with regular Wenol, which they call “Wenol Red.” 1/2 way through the polishing process & after using Wenol Red & Blue: |
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Polish Guy Tip : “Wearing nitrile gloves not only keeps your hands clean, but also spreads the polish on thinly & economically. Plus it just makes good sense to keep chemicals away from your skin. “ |
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Using Simichrome polish to clean a BARCLO open end wrench
This polish instruction tip shows how to restore and polish a dirty, greasy, rusted & tarnished Barclo wrench. This open end wrench was made in Buffalo, NY in the 30s or 40s. This brand of wrenches was often sold at Western Auto Supply Stores and old military guys remember when they were include in the Willy’s Jeeps. We brought new life to this old forged chrome molybdenn wrench with very little elbow grease and a dab or two of Simchrome Polish.
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Materials Used:
Application:
1. Apply a small amount of Simichrome polish about the size of a pencil eraser in a couple of places on the wrench surface. Spread the polish out evenly and rub it on with the finger tips of your nitrile gloved hand in small circular motions.
2. With a soft paper towel rub the polish and remove excess, flipping the paper towel to clean areas to remove tarnish. When you see the black corrosion lifting off the wrench onto the paper towel, you will be glad you used the nitrile gloves to keep your hands clean.
3. Repeat steps one and two until you are satisfied that the chrome dullnessis gone and the shine is beginning to be restored. Then repeat the process on the other side of the wrench.
4. Next buff with a microfiber cloth to a shine. Simichrome will leave a film on the wrench that is not greasy. This retards corrosion and tarnish so your looks better longer. Also if you do get any grease or oil on it in the future, a microfiber cloth will will wipe the wrench clean far easier than before. Elapsed time to shine this wrench was well under 4 minutes.
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Polish Guy Tip : “It is very wise to use nitrile gloves when using any brand of metal polish. Keeping chemicals off your skin is just good common sense. “ |
Using Autosol polish to clean & brighten brushed chrome
In this post a collectible brushed chrome Zippo tape measure is cleaned and restored using Autosol Metal Polish. This tape measure is of the type used as a promotional give away and is marked MARLAND. Over time it had become quite spotted & tarnished. It seemed a good project to see what a little Autosol metal polish could do to improve its looks.
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Materials Used:
* Autosol® Metal Polish in a 75 ml tube (3.33 ounces) tube
* Microfiber cloth
Instructions and Application :
1. Apply a small amount of Autosol onto your finger tip and spread it thinly on the face of the Zippo. Just a small amount of polish is needed. Cover the entire surface and let it sit there and work for a minute.
2. Then using fairly light pressure rub the polish in the direction of the grain.
3. Using a soft microfiber cloth wipe off the polish residue. Then repeat steps one and two on the backside of the tape measure.
4. The top and sides were not brushed but just plain chrome, so the microfiber cloth took off the finger prints and it looked like new.
5. Total elapsed time to do this was around 3 or 4 minutes.
To buy Autosol polish used to shine this Zippo advertising tape click here.
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Using Wenol metal polish to clean German stainless steel surgical bandage scissors
In this polishing tip an old pair of bandage scissors made of German stainless steel will be cleaned and restored using Wenol Metal Polish. You often see this type of medical instrument used by health care professionals or even in first aid kits.
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Materials Used:
Instructions and Application :
1 Take the scissors apart for easier cleaning. Then squeeze a small amount of Wenol Metal Polish from the tube and apply a few dabs onto the scissors. Spread polish evenly with the finger tips of your nitrile gloved hand until the tool is coated completely on all surfaces. You may even want to use 0000 steel wool to help lift the stubborn stains off of the surface using the polish as a lubricant.
2. Remove all polish with a microfiber cloth or soft paper towel. Re-apply a bit more Wenol and let the polish stand for a minute or so.
3. Next wipe off the polish residue before it dries with a soft paper towel. Buff to the desired sheen with a soft micro fiber cloth for best results. Time elapsed to shine this set of scissors was about 10 minutes.
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Polish Guy Tip : “ Wash & rinse the scissors well and clean with an alcohol wipe, sanitizer gel or sterilize in some manner before using.” |
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