Cleaning Brass

Deepdiver · 25th April 2006, 06:54

Any one have any good techniques for cleaning brass, to get all the grud off..

***sadave*** · 25th April 2006, 07:07

Here's a link to a GREAT article by one of the best known (and most respected) wreck hunters in Australia, Capt Trevor Jackson, of the MV Esperance Star http://www.esperancestar.com.au

The article is "Artefact Restoration for the Layman" and can be found at http://www.diveoz.com.au/regular_art...t.asp?p=3&a=20

One method that I've heard about, that apparently works quite well, although somewhat... "unconventional" is once the item is cleaned, to place the item in your toilet cistern.

Think about it. Fresh, clean water, that is automatically changed quite a few times a day (in a busy household!!!)

If you have a look in the Galleries of the esperancestar website, you'll see quite a few before and after photo's of some of his "recoveries"

HTH

**woody** · 25th April 2006, 08:24

Quote: (Originally Posted by Deepdiver)

Any one have any good techniques for cleaning brass, to get all the grud off..

That did not take long!!

Cant wait to get something shiny on the desk?

Nick, you are a tart!

R

Mike

***sadave*** · 25th April 2006, 08:41

Hmmm, I shoulda asked first... what did ya find?

Do we get piccies?

Deepdiver · 25th April 2006, 15:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by sadave)

Hmmm, I shoulda asked first... what did ya find?

Do we get piccies?

Only a small brass plac nothing too grand but thought it would look rather good on the bathroom door!!!!

Deepdiver · 25th April 2006, 15:16

Quote: (Originally Posted by Deepdiver)

Only a small brass plac nothing too grand but thought it would look rather good on the bathroom door!!!!

I will post some pics when I get it clean......

Deepdiver · 25th April 2006, 15:19

Quote: (Originally Posted by woody)

That did not take long!!

Cant wait to get something shiny on the desk?

Nick, you are a tart!

R

Mike

Mike you know me!!!! beats looking though the camera for a living!

Ian Stewart · 25th April 2006, 15:29

HI Mate,
The best thing I use is ASDA own brand (blue bottle) toilet cleaner, this is the best lime scale remover i have found, just drop things in or paint it on and watch all the crud fizz off.
Hopes this helps

regards
Ian S
(northumberland).

aquaholic · 25th April 2006, 15:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by Deepdiver)

Any one have any good techniques for cleaning brass, to get all the grud off..

.. depends on the grud...

To get rid of algae, barnacles, shells etc - use limescale remover with boiling water.

To remove iron/rust - try to remove it manually first - be carefull not to scrape the brass too much

Generally soaking the item in 10% diluted brick acid (patio cleaner) and then scrubbing it with a green scowering pad in fresh water, repeating the cycle as required, also works - make sure you do it outside and wear gloves, or it'll eat your skin too

.

Have fun

Anke

Deepdiver · 25th April 2006, 16:16

Thanks for all the advice chaps! I will try it all.......I hope it works. Then the wife may let mw go off again for some more goodies!!!!

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*sadave* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 1,034	Re: Cleaning Brass Here's a link to a GREAT article by one of the best known (and most respected) wreck hunters in Australia, Capt Trevor Jackson, of the MV Esperance Star http://www.esperancestar.com.au The article is "Artefact Restoration for the Layman" and can be found at http://www.diveoz.com.au/regular_art...t.asp?p=3&a=20 One method that I've heard about, that apparently works quite well, although somewhat... "unconventional" is once the item is cleaned, to place the item in your toilet cistern. Think about it. Fresh, clean water, that is automatically changed quite a few times a day (in a busy household!!!) If you have a look in the Galleries of the esperancestar website, you'll see quite a few before and after photo's of some of his "recoveries" HTH __________________ Wave!
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woody Mmmm Rubber!! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Sport Kiss Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wiltshire UK Posts: 197	Re: Cleaning Brass Quote: (Originally Posted by Deepdiver) Any one have any good techniques for cleaning brass, to get all the grud off.. That did not take long!! Cant wait to get something shiny on the desk? Nick, you are a tart! R Mike __________________ Not eloquent enough for a smart arse signature!
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*sadave* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 1,034	Re: Cleaning Brass Hmmm, I shoulda asked first... what did ya find? Do we get piccies? __________________ Wave!
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Deepdiver Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Adelaide SA Posts: 102	Re: Cleaning Brass Quote: (Originally Posted by sadave) Hmmm, I shoulda asked first... what did ya find? Do we get piccies? Only a small brass plac nothing too grand but thought it would look rather good on the bathroom door!!!! __________________ WWW.SEAWAYSCUBA.COM.AU WHAT WE DO IN LIFE ECHO’S IN ETERNITY Learn to dive today, learn to teach tomorrow - then live your life forever!
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Deepdiver Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Adelaide SA Posts: 102	Re: Cleaning Brass Quote: (Originally Posted by Deepdiver) Only a small brass plac nothing too grand but thought it would look rather good on the bathroom door!!!! I will post some pics when I get it clean...... __________________ WWW.SEAWAYSCUBA.COM.AU WHAT WE DO IN LIFE ECHO’S IN ETERNITY Learn to dive today, learn to teach tomorrow - then live your life forever!
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Deepdiver Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Adelaide SA Posts: 102	Re: Cleaning Brass Quote: (Originally Posted by woody) That did not take long!! Cant wait to get something shiny on the desk? Nick, you are a tart! R Mike Mike you know me!!!! beats looking though the camera for a living! __________________ WWW.SEAWAYSCUBA.COM.AU WHAT WE DO IN LIFE ECHO’S IN ETERNITY Learn to dive today, learn to teach tomorrow - then live your life forever!
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Ian Stewart New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northumberland Posts: 1	Re: Cleaning Brass HI Mate, The best thing I use is ASDA own brand (blue bottle) toilet cleaner, this is the best lime scale remover i have found, just drop things in or paint it on and watch all the crud fizz off. Hopes this helps regards Ian S (northumberland).
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aquaholic hohum Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK Posts: 100	Re: Cleaning Brass Quote: (Originally Posted by Deepdiver) Any one have any good techniques for cleaning brass, to get all the grud off.. .. depends on the grud... To get rid of algae, barnacles, shells etc - use limescale remover with boiling water. To remove iron/rust - try to remove it manually first - be carefull not to scrape the brass too much Generally soaking the item in 10% diluted brick acid (patio cleaner) and then scrubbing it with a green scowering pad in fresh water, repeating the cycle as required, also works - make sure you do it outside and wear gloves, or it'll eat your skin too . Have fun Anke __________________ Trying things different to the norm is the route to a new norm....
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Deepdiver Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Adelaide SA Posts: 102	Re: Cleaning Brass Thanks for all the advice chaps! I will try it all.......I hope it works. Then the wife may let mw go off again for some more goodies!!!! __________________ WWW.SEAWAYSCUBA.COM.AU WHAT WE DO IN LIFE ECHO’S IN ETERNITY Learn to dive today, learn to teach tomorrow - then live your life forever!
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