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Confessions of a brass polishing addict

The Polish Guy — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:45:08 +0000

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.

	Materials Used: Wenol Metal Polish in a 3.98 ounce tube Wenol Ultra Soft Polish Horse Hair Detail Brush Microfiber cloth Nitrile gloves 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.” If you would like to purchase some Wenol Red & Wenol Blue from our recommended supplier click this link. They have excellent product knowledge and ship quickly. 1/2 way through the polishing process & after using Wenol Red & Blue:

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.”

If you would like to purchase some Wenol Red & Wenol Blue from our recommended supplier click this link. They have excellent product knowledge and ship quickly.

1/2 way through the polishing process & after using Wenol Red & Blue:

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. “

Using Wenol metal polish to clean German stainless steel surgical bandage scissors

The Polish Guy — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 02:27:36 +0000

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.

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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Before and After:

Polish Guy Tip : “ Wash & rinse the scissors well and clean with an alcohol wipe, sanitizer gel or sterilize in some manner before using.”

Using Wenol polish to clean a stainless steel & aluminum coffee pot funnel

The Polish Guy — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:36:26 +0000

I picked this item for a polish demo because it is made with a combination of a stainless steel bowl and an aluminum spout. These were used on the old restaurant commercial vacuum coffee makers that I saw all over New England in diners years ago. Using Wenol Metal Polish I was able to remove stains and years of tarnish from it..

Materials Used:

Instructions and Application :

1 Squeeze a small amount of Wenol Metal Polish from the tube onto the funnel surface. Spread polish evenly with the finger tips of your nitrile gloved hand until the funnel is coated completely with a light even coat of polish

2. Let the polish stand for about a minute or so.

3. Wipe off the polish residue before it dries with a soft cloth. I prefer using a microfiber cloth as it picks up the polish residue easily and polishes the surface quickly with out any danger of scratching. Re-apply following steps 1 & 2 if needed. Time elapsed to shine this item was about 5 or 6 minutes.

Where can I buy Wenol Polish you ask ? Click right here to order Wenol and receive it quickly from our recommended reliable supplier.

Before and After:

Polish Guy Tip : ” Let the Wenol polish do the work for you! Just let the polish sit longer on the metal, no need to scrub harder.”

Removing Rust & Tarnish from a Bemis & Call OS Caliper with Wenol Polish

The Polish Guy — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:51:01 +0000

A request that often is e-mailed in is something like how do I remove rust from a old steel tool? In this polishing tip an old machinist tool that is an outside caliper made by Bemis & Call Co will be cleaned & restored using Wenol Metal Polish.

Materials Used:

Instructions and Application :

1 Squeeze a small amount of Wenol Metal Polish from the tube and apply a few dabs on to the caliper. Spread polish evenly with the finger tips of your nitrile gloved hand until the tool is coated completely on both sides. Using a Horse Hair Detail Brush helps to get the polish into and around the tight hinge at the of the top of the tool as well as the machined openings that allows movement for adjustments .

2. Let the polish stand for about 5 to 6 minutes and then gently polish with 0000 steel wool.

3. Wipe off the polish residue before it dries with a paper towel. Re-apply following steps 1 & 2 if needed. Buff to the desired sheen with a soft micro fiber cloth for best results. Any soft cloth will do but microfiber cloths do in fact give the best final results. Plus if you have some around you will find that just a quick wipe brings the shine right back. Time elapsed to shine this machinist tool was about 20 minutes.

Where can I buy Wenol Polish you ask ? Click right here to order Wenol and receive it quickly from a reliable supplier.

Before and After:

Polish Guy Tip : ” Most people use too much polish, a little polish goes a long way. Let the Wenol polish do the work for you! Just let the Wenol sit longer on the metal, no need to scrub harder.”

Mirror Polishing Alloy Wheels

The Polish Guy — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:06:48 +0000

A question often asked is how do I get a mirror polish finish on my alloy wheels. A good read is 101 Projects for Your Porsche 911 by Wayne R. Dempsey. On page 231 of the book he talks about after having removed the paint and coatings from the wheels, how Beverly Frohm from the Orange County Region of the Porsche Club of America suggests using Mothers Wheel Polish and goes on to tell you the application there of. Also mentioned further down the same page he writes about what he feels is another quality polishing product, namely Wenol. He seems to feel that Wenol polish works like a polishing compound as well as having a chemical reaction that helps to give a good shine with a minimal amount of work. Towards the end of section of Mirror Polishing he mentions a really nice trick that Don Haney of Pelican Parts uses when polishing wheels. Don recommends sprinkling baby powder on the wheels and blowing it off. This reveals scratches in the wheel that are very hard to see with the naked eye. Go over these sections with polish again and you will end up with a superior shine. The book is available for purchase at Barnes & Noble, Borders and Amazon among others.Excerpts from the book can be read here.

Polish Guy Tip : ” For a deeper shine on your wheels, start with Wenol in the red can and finish with Ultra Soft Wenol in the blue tube. This is a time tested combination that works well. “

Wenol Blue Auto & Motorcycle Polish Available Again

The Polish Guy — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:26:37 +0000

Good news for the fans of Wenol Auto & Motorcycle Ultra Soft polish. The German made polish has been bought back into the USA for distribution for the first time in nearly 2 years. Wenol Blue as it is affectionately know by users of the product, had been discontinued. By popular demand including many requests by thepolishguy.com, the importer has brought the line back in. With todays wheels and motor accessories being so expensive the return of this softer safe polishing compound that produces a true show quality finish was long overdue.

Wenol Auto & Motorcycle Ultra Soft Polish

Polishing a silver plate butter dish using Wenol

The Polish Guy — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:22:08 +0000

In this polishing tip an antique silver butter dish made by F B Rogers brothers will be restored using Wenol Metal Polish.

	Materials Used: Wenol Metal Polish in a 3.98 ounce tube Fuller Detail Brush Microfiber cloth Nitrile gloves Instructions and Application : 1 Squeeze a small amount of Wenol Metal Polish from the tube and apply it in six or so dabs about the size of your small finger on to the cover of the butter dish. Spread polish evenly with the finger tips of your nitrile gloved hand and use the Fuller Horse Hair Detail Brush to get the polish into the finial on top of the cover. 2. Let the polish stand for about 3 to 4 minutes and then polish with the finger tips of your gloved hand. 3. Wipe off the polish while still wet with a soft cloth. Old t-shirts are fine but a better choice is a microfiber cloth. Re-apply following steps 1 & 2 if needed. Buff to the desired sheen with the soft cloth of your choice. 4. Follow the same procedure for the butter dish base. If you find that the surface of your silver has a heavy build up of tarnish, rub the polish longer not harder. Time elapsed to shine this butter dish was about 10 to 12 minutes. Before and After:

Materials Used:

Instructions and Application :

1 Squeeze a small amount of Wenol Metal Polish from the tube and apply it in six or so dabs about the size of your small finger on to the cover of the butter dish. Spread polish evenly with the finger tips of your nitrile gloved hand and use the Fuller Horse Hair Detail Brush to get the polish into the finial on top of the cover.

2. Let the polish stand for about 3 to 4 minutes and then polish with the finger tips of your gloved hand.

3. Wipe off the polish while still wet with a soft cloth. Old t-shirts are fine but a better choice is a microfiber cloth. Re-apply following steps 1 & 2 if needed. Buff to the desired sheen with the soft cloth of your choice.

4. Follow the same procedure for the butter dish base. If you find that the surface of your silver has a heavy build up of tarnish, rub the polish longer not harder. Time elapsed to shine this butter dish was about 10 to 12 minutes.

Before and After:

Polish Guy Tip : “Wearing nitrile gloves not only keeps your hands clean, but also puts the polish on economically. Most people use too much polish, a little goes a long way. Let the Wenol Polish do the work! “

A quick & easy way to shine silver flatware for the holidays

The Polish Guy — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:19:44 +0000

With the holiday season right around the corner it’s a good time to pull out the silverware and get it ready for your family dinner. In this polishing tip an antique silver plate Oneida Community gravy ladle is polished to a high shine using Top Brite Metal Polish. As you will see the ladle polished beautifully but this process can be repeated for all you severing pieces.

Materials Used:

Top Brite Metal Polish in a 1.76 ounce tube
Detail Brush
Microfiber cloth
Nitrile gloves

Instructions and Application :

1. Squeeze a small amount of Top Brite Metal Polish onto your finger tip of your nitrile glove. Apply it evenly over the entire surface of the ladle. The gloves are used because they help to help to apply the polish with out wasting any on a rag and most important they keep your hands clean from the back tarnish that lifts from the silver plate.

2. Allow the polish to stand for a minute or so . Do not let the polish dry. Rub the ladle with a soft cloth or paper towel with light to medium pressure. Keep moving the cloth or paper towel to a clean spot as you rub to remove the dark residue that lifts from the silver plate.

3. Use the Fuller Detail Brush to remove any remaining polish caught in the intricate pattern on the handle. Buff briskly to the desired sheen with a micro fiber cloth. Wash your polished silverware with warm soapy water, rinse & dry before use. Time elapsed to polish this ladle was about 4 minutes. If you can not find Top Brite polish locally, we have had the same type of result with Wenol Polish which can be purchased online here.

Before and After:

Polish Guy Tip : “Don’t use an old tooth brush on your fine silver. The hard bristles will scratch the metal. A Fulller Detail Brush is made with fine and soft horse hair. It is very gentle on your silver, yet does a good job at removing any residual polish trapped in the pattern. “

How to polish a bronze floor lamp with Wenol Metal Polish

The Polish Guy — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:58:03 +0000

In this polishing tip an antique style bronze floor lamp will be restored using Wenol Metal Polish.

	Materials Used: Wenol Metal Polish in a 3.98 ounce tube Fuller Detail Brush Microfiber cloth Nitrile gloves 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 base of the lamp. Spread polish evenly on the lamp with the finger tips of your nitrile glove. 2. Let the polish stand for about 3 to 4 minutes and then polish with the finger tips of your gloved hand. Use a Fuller Detail Brush to work the polish into the tight areas where base meets the lamp pole. 3. Wipe off the polish while still wet with a soft paper towel. Re-apply following steps 1 & 2 if needed. Buff to the desired sheen with a micro fiber cloth. Time elapsed to polish the base was about 10 minutes. 4. Follow the same procedure for the lamp pole and shade arm. Before and After:

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 base of the lamp. Spread polish evenly on the lamp with the finger tips of your nitrile glove.

2. Let the polish stand for about 3 to 4 minutes and then polish with the finger tips of your gloved hand. Use a Fuller Detail Brush to work the polish into the tight areas where base meets the lamp pole.

3. Wipe off the polish while still wet with a soft paper towel. Re-apply following steps 1 & 2 if needed. Buff to the desired sheen with a micro fiber cloth. Time elapsed to polish the base was about 10 minutes.

4. Follow the same procedure for the lamp pole and shade arm.

Before and After:

Polish Guy Tip : “Wearing nitrile gloves not only keeps your hands clean, but also puts the polish on economically. You may also of course use a soft, dry cloth to apply the polish. On tough stains, rub slightly longer – NOT HARDER. Let the Wenol Polish do the work! “

Brass Car Tour (all pre 1915) in Hershey PA Termed a Great Success

The Polish Guy — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:47:16 +0000

The recently concluded Horseless Carriage Club tour (all brass cars of the pre-1915 vintage) was held in Hershey PA and sponsored by the Horseless Carriage Club of America, Northern New Jersey Region. There were about 60 cars registered in the this years tour which ran July 27-August 2. Above is a picture from the event supplied courtesy of Nick Rein who ran the tour this year. Nick tells us Simichrome , Wenol , Top Bright metal polishes as well as Cape Cod Metal Polishing Cloths are used to upkeep the cars brass trim and metal parts.