What is better than Brasso?

Simon Reed

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Feb 13, 2001, 3:09:33 PM2/13/01

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It has been suggested to us that there are better products than Brasso
for polishing the brasswork. In particular, other than dangerous tricks
such as covering mushroom vents with clingfilm, or expensive ones like
replacing everything with steel/chrome, what keeps the shine longer? Or
doesn't mess up the paintwork when spilled?

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Neil Arlidge

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Feb 13, 2001, 3:15:58 PM2/13/01

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> It has been suggested to us that there are better products than Brasso
> for polishing the brasswork. In particular, other than dangerous tricks
> such as covering mushroom vents with clingfilm, or expensive ones like
> replacing everything with steel/chrome, what keeps the shine longer? Or
> doesn't mess up the paintwork when spilled?

Try T-Cut!

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tim noakes

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Feb 13, 2001, 3:31:44 PM2/13/01

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This will have to be the cue for all those old recipies to come out of the
woodwork! The ones I have heard of do not usually replace Brasso, but
adulterate/augment it in some way, to give it that extra something.

Additives I have heard of include:

Cold (well stewed) tea
Tooth powder, if obtainable
JIF or similar abrasive detergent
and many many more......

Personally, I have come to the conclusion that it doesn't make a hang of
difference, but varies the monotony of the dratted polishing. A bit like a
kids' chemistry set, but without the logwood chips.

However, if you do have some bad brasses, (we have a lot on 'Spey' with
Bolinder and a range which seems to be normally fueled on a pitch/sulphur
blend laughably called 'coal') I have one suggestion that has worked wonders
for us - 000 gauge wire wool, as the 'Brasso' applicator. Is is so fine that
you still get a very good polish with it, particularly if you don't change
it too often. Takes about 10% of the time.

Regarding keeping the shine once you've got it..........dream on.

Cheers

Tim

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Philip Speight

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Feb 13, 2001, 4:05:12 PM2/13/01

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3M`s Metal Restorer and Polish. Magic stuff if alittle expensive( nearly
nine quid for decent sized tube )
Where ? Well there`s this painter whose wife runs a shop...........
Cheers
Phil.

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Su/Cutworks

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Feb 13, 2001, 5:35:47 PM2/13/01

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An old horse brass solution for really badly tarnished brass. Lemon juice
and salt.

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Robin Nicholson

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Feb 13, 2001, 6:03:04 PM2/13/01

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>It has been suggested to us that there are better products than Brasso
>for polishing the brasswork. In particular, other than dangerous tricks
>such as covering mushroom vents with clingfilm, or expensive ones like
>replacing everything with steel/chrome, what keeps the shine longer? Or
>doesn't mess up the paintwork when spilled?

I recall seeing in WW details of a product that could be used that
will not deteriorate so quickly as Brasso: unf cannot recall what it
was. Not very helpful but..sometime last 'summer'
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Judith Voets

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Feb 13, 2001, 8:58:02 PM2/13/01

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I didn't know Spey had any brass on it, At least I've never seem Mac or
David rubbing on any of it :-} ... What's Brasso anyway ... ;-}

Stan
nb Blue Heron

Tim Christian

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Feb 14, 2001, 1:02:30 AM2/14/01

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Metal workers prefer Carr, Day & Martins' metal polish. It works very well,
but you can't usually find it in supermarkets. Look for a gold-coloured tin.
After polishing, clean and l;lacquer with Rustins metal lacquer.

Tim.

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Ken Cocker

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Feb 14, 2001, 1:38:24 AM2/14/01

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Horlicks... looks the same, completely different flavour.

K.

Dave Jackson

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Feb 14, 2001, 8:59:37 AM2/14/01

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T-Cut is an identical product. In the car paint finishing trade I have seen
both used to create a final shine on poorly sprayed work.

Shine up your brasses with Brasso it's only three halfpence a tin.
You can buy it or nick it from Woolworths but I doubt if they've got any in!

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Nigel Callaghan

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Feb 14, 2001, 1:48:02 PM2/14/01

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On Tue, 13 Feb 2001 20:09:33 +0000, Simon Reed
<Spam...@sandj.demon.co.uk> wrote:

>It has been suggested to us that there are better products than Brasso
>for polishing the brasswork. In particular, other than dangerous tricks
>such as covering mushroom vents with clingfilm, or expensive ones like
>replacing everything with steel/chrome, what keeps the shine longer? Or
>doesn't mess up the paintwork when spilled?

You could try 'Hob Brite' readily available in stores such as Tesco's.

This is slightly abrasive, but will not scratch. It doesn't seem to
generate so much black crud, as metal polish such as Brasso.

I've use it to clean copper saucepans and it works very well.

Perhaps applied with 000 gauge wire wool, it might work well on your
brass.

But from watching many fatigue parties in the Royal Navy polish the
ships bell, they all seem to use either, Brasso or Bluebell, unless of
course anyone else knows differently.

Hope this helps

Nigel

Steve Blinkhorn

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Feb 14, 2001, 3:36:47 PM2/14/01

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Simon Reed (Spam...@sandj.demon.co.uk) wrote:
: It has been suggested to us that there are better products than Brasso

: for polishing the brasswork. In particular, other than dangerous tricks
: such as covering mushroom vents with clingfilm, or expensive ones like
: replacing everything with steel/chrome, what keeps the shine longer? Or
: doesn't mess up the paintwork when spilled?

Brillo pads and household ammonia, then petroleum jelly. Don't spill
it though (or make a shield from a bit of cardboard).

Madam swears by it.

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Steve Blinkhorn <st...@prd.co.uk>

Paul Jerome

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Feb 14, 2001, 4:58:58 PM2/14/01

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> This is slightly abrasive, but will not scratch. It doesn't seem to
> generate so much black crud, as metal polish such as Brasso.
>

> Hope this helps
>
> Nigel
>

All metal cleaners are slightly abrasive to some extent.

Paul Jerome

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Feb 14, 2001, 4:57:32 PM2/14/01

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> Solvol Autosolve?
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> Steve

That used to work well on all the chrome on my old Triumph Herald.

Paul Jerome

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Best Universal Grit Grime and Effluent Remover.

;-)

Paul Jerome

Brett

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Feb 14, 2001, 4:38:40 PM2/14/01

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Shiney Sinks followed by Wenol.

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Robin Nicholson

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Feb 15, 2001, 1:50:13 AM2/15/01

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>Best Universal Grit Grime and Effluent Remover.

Just had another idea. The oven cleaner with a gel to hold it on glass
surfaces - Rescue - ideal for stove glass doors. The gel means no need
to respray as cleaning - just leave for 20 mins or so. Have boat
chimney sitting somewhere in garden so may try it when the current 18
hr day eases a bit.
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Robin Nicholson

Steve King

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Feb 15, 2001, 3:35:20 AM2/15/01

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On Tue, 13 Feb 2001 20:09:33 +0000, Simon Reed
<Spam...@sandj.demon.co.uk> wrote:

>It has been suggested to us that there are better products than Brasso
>for polishing the brasswork.

I don't know of anything better than Brasso for polishing brass, but
for retrieving tarnished brass 'Shiny Sinks' used to work well. Fine
wet and dry paper if it's really bad, as a last resort.

> In particular, other than dangerous tricks
>such as covering mushroom vents with clingfilm, or expensive ones like
>replacing everything with steel/chrome, what keeps the shine longer?

Overwinter the brass can be protected by a coat of vaseline. This will
collect dirt over the months but when removed in the spring should
reveal brass that will not need too much polishing to bring back a
good shine. Don't put too much on and then it won't run down the
paintwork on warm days.