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Request: Cleaning and Re-Lacquering Brass Parts
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 12:35 pm
by Garret
Hello, all!
Do any of you have suggestions on how to thoroughly clean, polish, and re-lacquer or cover these brass hinges and motor board support?
Many thanks!
Garret
Re: Request: Cleaning and Re-Lacquering Brass Parts
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 12:41 pm
by kirtley2012
I would use a light gauge steel wool to clean the parts and get all the grime off
Re: Request: Cleaning and Re-Lacquering Brass Parts
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 1:52 pm
by Garret
kirtley2012 wrote:I would use a light gauge steel wool to clean the parts and get all the grime off
I thought about it, but can't help but wonder if a chemical dip solution might be better.
Re: Request: Cleaning and Re-Lacquering Brass Parts
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 3:39 pm
by phonogfp
Just in case they're gold-plated, you might want to try ammonia first.
George P.
Re: Request: Cleaning and Re-Lacquering Brass Parts
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 4:11 pm
by Henry
If they were mine, I'd try buffing with a cloth wheel and jeweler's rouge (or equivalent very fine abrasive) before I'd go chemical. A Dremel would be ideal for this work.
Re: Request: Cleaning and Re-Lacquering Brass Parts
Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 8:59 pm
by Garret
#0000 steel wool and alcohol did the trick.
Thanks!
Garret
Re: Request: Cleaning and Re-Lacquering Brass Parts
Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 9:57 pm
by phonogfp
You should thank Jerry B. - - I learned the alcohol trick on this forum from him!
George P.
Re: Request: Cleaning and Re-Lacquering Brass Parts
Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2014 8:18 am
by fmblizz
Hey wheres the before & after shots??
Were they gold plated??
blizz
Re: Request: Cleaning and Re-Lacquering Brass Parts
Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 3:53 pm
by phonojim
A chemical dip is the first thing you should do. I use professional grade clock cleaner (ammoniated) only. It will not remove gold plating, but it will remove all dirt and any lacquer remaining. I recently bought a gold Improved Concert reproducer which was totally filthy. After a soak it shines beautifully.
Do not use any form of abrasive on gold plating as it will remove the gold before you realize it.
Jim
Re: Request: Cleaning and Re-Lacquering Brass Parts
Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 1:40 pm
by phonojim
George, what is the "alcohol trick" ??