Bridge Brass
Posted on : 03-03-2009 | By : admin | In : Uncategorized
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Bridge Brass
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how do you clean brass wall decor?
I have a brass covered bridge with many crevices. How do i get years of dust, smoke, and general crud off of it? It seems to be made of very thin laths of brass and has trees made from tiny rods of brass...the rods bend, but not very easily. HELP!!
A little brasso, a cue-tip and wipe on, then cue tip it off, carefully. That would be my simple solution.
Found a web page on the subject too
http://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Brass
How to Clean Brass
Test the piece with a magnet. If it sticks, it's not brass.
Brass is an alloy of zinc, copper and, sometimes, other metals. Brass is often used for decorative purposes due to its lustrous golden color. Brass, like just about anything else, can accumulate dirt and grease deposits, and over time it may also tarnish. If you want to restore the shine to your brass bed, monkey, or tacks, read on.
# Determine whether to clean the brass. Just because brass has tarnished doesn't necessarily mean it needs to be cleaned. Tarnish may sometimes produce a desirable patina that enhances a piece. If you do want to proceed with cleaning, keep in mind that excessive cleaning and the use of abrasive cleansers may damage brass. Antiques are especially vulnerable, so if you have a valuable piece, consider leaving it uncleaned or having it professionally cleaned.
# Determine whether the object to be cleaned is really brass. Hold a magnet to the object. If the magnet sticks, the object either contains no brass or is just brass-plated. Do not use any sort of abrasive cleaning techniques on brass-plated pieces, because the plating is likely quite thin and you could easily wear through it.
# Wash the brass with soapy water. If the brass is simply dirty or oily, mix a mild detergent with warm water, dip a soft cloth into the soapy water, and wipe the piece down with the cloth. Use a toothbrush to get to hard to reach places or inside the lines of delicate engravings. Brush gently to avoid damaging the engraving.
Remove lacquer coating. If the brass is tarnished (and if you want to remove the tarnish), you'll need to polish the piece. First, though, you may need to remove the lacquer coating from the brass. Lay down newspaper to protect your work surface and use a paintbrush to apply a paint or varnish-removing chemical to the brass. Use these chemicals safely (see Warnings section below).
Polish the brass. Apply brass polish to a cloth and rub it into the brass. Use a second clean, dry cloth to buff the brass to a dazzling shine.
# rass that is very heavily tarnished can be cleaned with hot vinegar. Citric Acid is in many "Instant" copper amd brass cleaners. Bring the vinegar to a boil in a stainless steel pot, then put the item in. Caution: do this with good ventilation- the fumes are not toxic but they are STRONG. The vinegar will turn the brass a reddish color, but this will polish off easily. It removes heavy tarnish, and also the green residue from old polish.
# Reapply lacquer to the brass. Apply lacquer to give the brass a protective coat that will help maintain its shine. Use cotton balls or a paintbrush to apply the lacquer to the brass. Apply only a thin layer, and make sure to apply it evenly. Wipe up any drips before they dry. Let the brass dry before touching it.
# Wipe the brass off with a soft, dry cloth as needed. Once your brass has regained its natural shine, it should need only regular dustings to keep it looking good for years to come.
