SOLVED!! HELP with Victor Orthophonic Brass Reproducer

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pellicano1 wrote: Do they sell a paint specifically for brass??

Yes, it's called "any paint you like". Really, just any good spray paint, applied in a nice thin coat, will work.

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Would brass black work? It oxidizes the metal instead of coating it and turns it black.

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Phonofreak wrote:I have used Birchwood Casey for years on brass. The brass needs to be super clean. Any bit of dirt or crud will not make it work.
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pellicano1 wrote:Birchwood Casey Super Gun Blue failed miserably. I believe it's because it works in steel and not brass. Any other suggestions? Do they sell a paint specifically for brass??
Ok I will clean the surface and try again. I saw an example on steel and WOW!!
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Retrograde wrote:You may have missed my post above your's. Is THIS not what you are looking for? it's all over eBay for about 8 or 9 bucks.
Dont let the product name fool ya! It comes out black. Thanks though!!
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Thanks for the Super Blue tip!! I cleaned it thoroughly with alcohol. Then it took 4 applications to get it perfect!! Thank you thank you!!! Very happy with the results!!!
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Phonofreak wrote:I would use Birchwood Casey Super Gun Blue. It is very dark, almost black. Make sure the surface is clean. Apply with a Q tip. Because this is a chemical application, the fine details will not be obliterated. Most Victor Brass reproducer have a dark black/blue finish anyway. The potmetal ones are painted black.
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Cant thank you enough Harvey!!! Came out amazing!
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Glad to help, and glad it worked for you. Also, this stuff is great for those black/blue screws for Edison, Victor and such.
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Very nice!!

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