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 6PC 1 COTTON BUFFING POLISHING WHEEL W DREMEL MANDREL $9.80 |
 DEWALT COTTON POLISHING BUFFING PAD $9.00 |
 3 Full Sewn Cotton Flap Buffing Polishing Wheel w 1 4 Arbor $6.79 |
 Cotton Airway Buffing Wheel 6 Polishing Compound Tool $6.00 |
 6 X 1 2 cotton buffing Polishing Pad 2pc $9.99 |
 6 SUPER SOFT COTTON BUFFING POLISHING BUFFER POLISH WHEELS FOR BENCH GRINDER $12.99 |
 Loose Cotton Buffing Wheels 8 Metal Polisher Buffer $8.00 |
 Cotton Airway Buffing and Polishing Wheel 6 $17.45 |
 Cotton Airway Buffing Wheel 8 Polishing Compound Tool $8.00 |
 6PC 4X1 2 BUFFING POLISHING WHEELS COTTON PADS ALU $13.49 |
 Cotton Tapered Buffs Medium 2 Buffing Polishing $4.50 |
 Cotton Airway Buffing and Polishing Wheel 8 $20.73 |
 Cotton Tapered Buffs Large 25 Buffing Polishing $6.50 |
 Extra Thick Loose Cotton Buffing Wheel 10 Polish Buff $18.00 |
 Spiral Cotton Buffing Wheels 10 Metal Polishing Buffs Pads $14.00 |
 Loose Cotton Mounted Buffing Wheels 3 Metal Polisher $3.00 |
 Trademark Tools Drill Buffing Polishing Accessory Set Cotton Buffing Wheels $19.99 |
 3 X 1 2 arbor cotton buffing Polishing Pad 6pc $19.99 |
 Loose Cotton Buffing Wheels 6 Metal Polisher Buffer $6.00 |
 3 X 1 2 arbor cotton buffing Polishing Pad 6pc $19.99 |
 3 pcs Cotton 120mm Buffing Wheel 5 Great For Polishing Jewelry Gold 0713 $17.99 |
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Polishing Brass - Three Simple Steps
materials that has been used throughout history.~Brass is used in just about every application you can think of where a strong material is needed.~Did you know that brass is one of the best metals to use?} flexibility and shine, brass is the material of choice for everything from candle holders to hardware and tools.~Since it is so malleable, brass can take just about any shape or form.~Since it is easy to work with, brass can be used in a multitude of projects.} In order to make your brass shine, you should learn how to properly polish it. If you follow three simple steps, your antique brass will shine like it did in its prime.
Step 1
The first thing that you must do is clean your brass to prepare it for buffing. If you have antique brass, this is a critical step in the process. In order for your brass to be properly polished, it must be in its original state. All lacquer must be removed from the material before it can be restored. To clean the brass, begin by running it in warm, soapy water. This is the most gentle method to guarantee the brass is not destroyed. If your brass has been covered in lacquer or paint, you will need a more aggressive technique to properly clean it. After removing surface oil and dust with the soapy water, it may be required to dunk your brass in lacquer thinner for several hours. To remove the lacquer, use a nylon bristle brush the following day after it has soaked in a gentle, circular motion. The lacquer should now be gel like in appearance, and easily removed from the brass. It is important to be very thorough, and remove every bit of lacquer to get a proper finish. If you don't want to wait overnight, you can also buy paint stripper. This usually comes in a spray can, and is far more effective than regular lacquer thinner is. After spraying a thick layer of stripper on the brass, and letting it soak for an hour or two, scrub it with a nylon brush and rinse it under water. Repeat as many times as necessary. Once your brass is clean, and in its natural state, you are ready to polish it. At this point, you can no longer touch the brass with your hands. Doing so can cause fingerprints to stain the brass and leave fingerprint shaped tarnish marks on the brass. Wear clean rubber gloves and soft cotton gloves to touch the material.
Step 2
To buff your antique brass, the best method is to use a rotary buffer or grinder with buffing attachment. Begin by adding a abrasive polishing compound to the wheel, and buff every irregularity of your brass in the same direction to remove all the deep scratches. You will need to keep adding polishing compound after every few passes of brass. After the brass has been through this step, change to a less abrasive compound, such as tripoli. Again, buff every visible part of brass until it is reflective. If you want to get a professional finish, you can use a very low abrasive compound, such as rouge or low-grit black magic, and buff it one last time. This will make your brass glowing, and it is the best appearance you can get. While you are using the buffer, you must make sure your hands are constantly protected from touching the brass, and keep the brass as dry as possible. Keep a soft cloth handy to gently remove excess polishing compound during the process.
Step 3
Now, you have to remove dirt and grease again. Polishing compound is hard to notice if your brass has been properly buffed, but if you use a white rag and gently rub your brass with it, it will expose how dirty the brass is. For this step, use a chemical cleaner such as diluted acetone or carburetor cleaner and a rag to rub away any remaining compound. At this point, your brass is perfectly restored, and even antique brass looks like new.