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leomagnus Veteran user 303 Posts |
What substance do you all recommend for polishing brass cups? Any tips?
Thanks. -Leo |
padre rich Special user 635 Posts |
Tripoli and rouge.
God's grace rocks! It makes a good cups and balls routine look pretty boring in comparison.
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ottphd Loyal user 243 Posts |
Leo
You should contact Donnie at Rings and Things. I would trust what ever they use. Just my thoughts Jim |
fortasse Inner circle 1201 Posts |
Wright's Polishing cream is what I use mostly - rub cream on then wash off. Never-Dull is good too. So is Hagerty's brass polish. Would steer clear of Brasso - more abrasive than most it seems.
In a pinch can use ordinary catsup or, better still, Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce; just rub in then wash thoroughly. Fortasse |
Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
Both of these last two use a combination of a mild acid and salt. Basically, salt and vinegar will do the job.
I have used Brasso, Wright's, Never-Dull and Simichrome. All of them work well.
"The Swatter"
Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com |
leomagnus Veteran user 303 Posts |
Thanks for the advice! Vinegar and salt worked great!
-Leo |
BCS Inner circle 1083 Posts |
I have had the best luck using Wright’s Copper Cream to first remove any tarnish (easy to use). Second I use FLITZ to bring out the shine. On some Cups I give them a final treatment of wax to preserve the shine.
Good luck, Bruce |
Richard Evans Inner circle 1379 Posts |
Has anyone ever had any joy using either carnuba wax or Renaissance wax polish to preserve the shine on polished cups?
I've never found either particularly durable. Or am I not using it properly? Thanks!
I have six locks on my door all in a row. When I go out, I only lock every other one. I figure no matter how long somebody stands there picking the locks, they are always locking three. Elayne Boosler
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BCS Inner circle 1083 Posts |
Richard... I have experienced the same (having used several types of wax)... if it is used on some display Cups just sitting, the shine lasts for many months. If the Cups are used they don’t tarnish so fast compared to an un-waxed set of Cups... most true with brass Cups.
Bruce |
Richard Evans Inner circle 1379 Posts |
Thanks Bruce. I guess a coat of varnish is the only surefire way of keeping them permanently shiny.
I have six locks on my door all in a row. When I go out, I only lock every other one. I figure no matter how long somebody stands there picking the locks, they are always locking three. Elayne Boosler
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
Even that doesn't always work. The Magipoxy finish that Rings and Things used was the best ever. It was tough, and it didn't chip. But there were problems with it that make it very difficult to use today. The RnT II clear coat is a good choice.
"The Swatter"
Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com |
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