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Video Instructions
Guide to polishing a brass hanging lamp fixture with Simichrome polish
In this polishing tip a 30 year old hanging brass light fixture is restored using Simichrome Metal Polish.
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Materials Used:
Application:
1. Apply a dab of Simichrome to the finger tip of your nitrile glove about the size of a dime.
2. Apply the polish to the arms of the light fixture and base finial and rub it evenly over the entire surface with moderate pressure. Let stand for a couple of minutes to work, but do not let the polish dry.
3. Although any soft cloth will work fine, a microfiber cloth does a better job of removing the polish residue. Flip the microfiber cloth to a clean area and shine to the desired sheen.
4. Continue the process on the shade holder & globe part of the hanging lamp following the above application. In the intricate detail of the pierced design of the shade holder, use a Fuller Horse Hair Detail Brush to get the polish in and out of the intricate design areas of the light fixture.
5. As this is a vintage piece, the idea is to just clean and polish the lamp fixture so that it looks good, not shine it to a brilliant mirror finish. Although you certainly could if that was the finish you wanted.
Hanging Light Fixture Before Being Polished:
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Before and After Close Ups:
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How good is Simichrome Polish? We test it on a heavily rusted spoked wheel
We put Simichrome Metal Polish to a tough test to see if it could remove heavy rust from a spoke wheel on baby stroller. The instructions & tips will show you a how we restored this stroller that had been left in an unheated, dirt floor garage and never been polished so that it looks shiny and new again using Simchrome Polish.
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Materials Used:
- Simichrome Polish in an 8.82 ounce Can
- Microfiber cloth
- Nitrile Gloves
- Fuller Moldable Horse Hair Detail Brush
- Paper Towels
- 000 Steel Wool
- 0000 Steel Wool
Application:
1. Apply a small amount of Simichrome polish right out of the can about the size of a dime and spread it evenly over the entire surface of the wheel rim with your nitrile gloved hand. Repeat until the whole surface of the wheel rim is covered. Use the polish sparingly, a little goes a long way.
2. Let the polish stay on the wheel rims for several minutes, but do not let the polish dry.
3. Take a pad of 000 steel wool and unroll a 2 to 3 inch piece and tear off.
4. Work the polish with the steel wool with mild pressure over the rust and remove it.
5. Wipe the polish/rust residue off the wheel rim with a soft paper towel or cloth. Repeat steps 1 -3 until the heavy encrusted rust has been polished off. Please note that Simichrome will not take out pitting or deep scratches.
6. At this point apply additional dabs of Simichrome with the tip of your nitrile glove all over the surface of the rim. Allow to sit and work for a several minutes, but do not let the polish dry.
7. Change to 0000 steel wool ( the finest grade )and gently rub the Simichrome onto the surface, polishing the remaining rust and corrosion from the wheel.
8. Wipe off excess polish / rust residue with a soft paper towel or cloth.
9. Apply a some Simichrome polish with the finger tip of your nitrile glove from the can onto the wheel spokes. Again let sit for a several minutes and polish with more 0000 steel wool.
10. Use a Fuller Moldable Horse Hair Detail brush to get the polish into the area of the wheel where the spokes attach to the rim and the hub. Take a clean paper towel & remove the remaining polish residue of the wheel and spokes. Check your work and if any rust or corrosion is still present reapply the polish and work with 0000 steel wool until you are satisfied that it is as good as you can get it. Wipe off all residue with another clean paper towel.
11. Buff the wheel with a microfiber cloth to a high shine mirror finish. Simichrome will leave a film on the wheel that is not greasy. This retards corrosion and tarnish so your wheel will look better longer. Elapsed time to shine wheel was under an hour. This was a good test of what Simichrome polish is capable of doing. The polish and a little TLC brought this stroller that was purchased at a tag sale for $5.00 into a nice usable piece of equipment. That salvaged it from the local landfill . If you have a tough job to do, don’t hesitate to try Simichrome polish on it. Think green–recycle!
Before and After:
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Polish Guy Tip : “This project is a good example why its a good idea to use nitrile gloves when using polish. Not only will it help to keep the rusty grime off your hands but it also helps to apply the polish evenly right where you want it..” |
Episode #9 - How to Polish Church Appointments - Chalice and Candle Stick
In this demonstration we use a Church Polish & Cleaning Kit that includes Simichrome and Flitz to polish a brass chalice and candle stick. The tutorial includes detailed work instructions and best practices.
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Materials Used:
- Church Polish & Cleaning Kit
- Micro Fiber Cloth
- Pair of nitrile gloves (Optional)
- Paper towel or small soft rag
Instructions and Application :
1. Apply an ample dime size spot of non-toxic Flitz polish onto the finger tip of your nitrile glove. The nitrile gloves is an easy way to apply a controlled thin amount of polish onto the chalice with out wasting any, as you would if it is applied with a cloth. The gloves also aid in keeping your hands clean. Cover the entire brass surface of the chalice. Wait a minute or so and then wipe off the polish with a soft rag before it dries. The use of a microfiber cloth that comes with the kit works very well. Turn it often to get to a clean spot and buff briskly to a high sheen as desired. No mater what polish you use, always wash with warm soapy water, rinse and dry before using the chalice.
2. On the candle stick we used Simichrome polish that comes with the kit. It is a more aggressive polish than Flitz . It will clean and shine items like the brass candle sticks we are using in this demonstration quickly and easily. On items where there may be a heavy build up of candle wax, it is helpful if you remove the wax with hot water or even a hair dryer and wipe the wax clean with a paper towel before polishing. Follow the same basic steps that were used to polish the chalice on the brass candle stick. A Fuller Horse Hair Detail Brush is also included with this kit for use on any intricate designs that may exist on your ornate church appointments. The brush is handy for getting the polish in and out of these areas.
3. Try using the micro fiber cloth that comes with the kit for all your church dusting. You will be surprised how easily dust and dirt are trapped by the fabric. It does not just spread the dust around but actually traps it in the fibers. Microfiber cloths clean streak free and lint free. They also work very well on glass and mirror surfaces with out any chemicals. Micro cloths are reusable 100s of times. To clean just machine wash warm with colors and air dry.
4. When using any polish, it is always advisable to try it in a small inconspicuous spot to see if you like the results especially on thinly plated items.
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Polish Guy Tip : “Did you know that you can burn over 200 calories per hour cleaning your church? That’s good for your heart and your soul ! .“ |
Before and After: Chalice
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Before and After: Candle Stick
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How to polish an old Schlage exterior brass lockset with Simichrome
This polish instruction tip will show you a how to restore a 30 year old Schlage exterior keyed lock set that had never been polished so that it looks shiny and new using Simchrome Polish.
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Materials Used:
- Simichrome Polish in a 1.76 ounce tube
- Microfiber cloth
- Nitrile Gloves
- Flitz Faucet & Fixture Wax
- Paper towels
- 0000 Steel Wool
Application:
1. Apply a small amount of Simichrome polish about the size of a dime and spread it evenly over the entire outside surface of the Schlage lock .
2. Let the polish stay on the lock for a few minutes.
3. Take a pad of 0000 steel wool (the finest grade) and unroll a 2 to 3 inch piece and tear off.
4. Gently rub the polish in a small circular motion on the face of the lock where the key hole is.
5. Using the same steel wool gently rub the Simicrome around the bell knob and back escutcheon plate.
6. Wipe off excess polish with a paper towel.
7. Apply a dime size dab of Simichrome polish directly on the steel wool and re-polish the entire lock.
8. Take a clean paper towel & remove the remaining polish flipping the paper towel frequently.
9. Buff the lockset with a microfiber cloth to a high shine mirror finish. Simichrome will leave a film on the lock that is not greasy. This retards corrosion and tarnish so your lock will look better longer. Elapsed time to shine lock set was under 15 minutes.
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Polish Guy Tip : “If you would like to lengthen the time between polishes up to six months, use Flitz Faucet & Fixture Wax on the door knob. It does not attract dust, will not wash off in the rain and protects against fingerprints and acid rain.” |
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