Techniques for polishing old tarnished brasswork.

[funandtrains]

Having several live steam locos which have been neglected for a while and need a good clean I was wondering if anyone would like to share their techniques for polishing up small brass parts without damaging the paint around them.

 

[alec dawe]

brasso and care!

 

[Gizzy]

Tomato sauce?

It is slightly acidic, due to the vinegar content.

It will certainly remove the tarnish....

 

[bobg]

Solvol Autosol. Chrome polish. Available from Halfords. It will put a shine on matt black paint so you do need to protect surrounding paintwork. I would suggest simple insulating/masking tape or similar.

Solvol leaves a longer lasting shine than other metal polishes, I use it on the big loco's brass and other shiny metal.

 

[Elmtree Line]

Brasso then Greased Lightning to cover with a wax finish

 

[Nodrog1826]

Get someone else to do it..