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alexhui Inner circle Hong Kong 1956 Posts |
Any tips to keep the copper polished cups shiny?
I had a set. And it seems it lost its shine quite fast. Alex Hui Hong Kong
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BobMc Regular user Philadelphia 151 Posts |
Many people prefer copper to age a bit on their own, but to keep them shiny and new you may want to try a product called Nevr-Dull. The can includes disposable wipes so it is very easy to use. Another option is something like Wright's Copper Cream. That stuff will restore your cups to practically the brand new state but it is slightly more of a hassle to me. With the exception of trying to remove a stubborn stain or something like the inside of the Penguin cups, I typically just let them age.
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CopperChopCup Loyal user 213 Posts |
You can have an automotive clear coat applied to freshly polished cups so they won’t oxidize.
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Kingry Elite user Virginia 464 Posts |
Why would you want to do such a horrible thing? A shiny cup reflects the ball in your hand.
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BCS Inner circle 1083 Posts |
Alex... clean them good with Flitz or something similar, then polish them with some automotive wax. That will keep them shiny for a good while.
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alexhui Inner circle Hong Kong 1956 Posts |
Hi Bruce.
Thanks for the advice! Really appreciate! Alex Hui Hong Kong
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yin_howe Special user Malaysia 981 Posts |
Careful if you are polishing PLATED cups, some cleaners, like Brasso, can strip off the plating.
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
One of the most durable finishes for copper cups is Renaissance Wax. You can get it from woodworking shops. Just google it. It is not cheap, but it lasts well.
However, I would recommend that you allow the cups to develop a patina before you polish them. It will minimize the reflections in the cup surfaces if you do so. I do remember this -- Johnny Ace Palmer told me that he polishes his cups before every engagement, as part of his "ritual."
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