Brass Cleaning Help

[Fishrfriends]

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I have a few Dave Yellowhorse creations and want to clean the brass but the with so many grooves in it it seems impossible. Anybody have a trick to it? Also how the heck do you keep them shiny

Thanks for any help

 

[Mk-211]

 

[91bravo]

Mothers polish and a toothbrush.

 

[Ironbut]

The last time I polished brass was when I was in the Marines in 1970. We used Brasso.

 

[jbmonkey]

flitz also..toothbrush idears a good one.....

 

[Mk-211]

The last time I polished brass was when I was in the Marines in 1970. We used Brasso.

Be careful with Brasso, it contains ammonia, you don't want it affecting any other parts or finishes.

 

[Ironbut]

Be careful with Brasso, it contains ammonia, you don't want it affecting any other parts or finishes.

I carry brass bolster knives every day, but like I said, the last time I cleaned brass was 55 years ago. But, yeah. There's undoubtedly better stuff on the market now.

 

[Locutus D'Borg]

The last time I polished brass was when I was in the Marines in 1970. We used Brasso.

Was Army 1973. We used Brasso.

 

[Fishrfriends]

Mothers polish and a toothbrush.

Toothbrush? That’s to easy, thank you

 

[Fishrfriends]

Be careful with Brasso, it contains ammonia, you don't want it affecting any other parts or finishes.

Thank you, I’d hate to mess them up. Freaking expensive. I’ll try it on something less valuable to see how it works.

 

[Fishrfriends]

Was Army 1973. We used Brasso.

Thanks for your service

 

[Bill DeShivs]

The problem with polishing brass on knives is not one of getting it shiny. That's easy.
The problem is removing all of the polish residue after you are finished. Most polishes dry white and are easily seen in crevices.
So- maybe 2 toothbrushes- one to remove all the polish residue.

 

[jfk1110]

Nev-R dull or Blue magic.....Used never dull in the Coast Guard and blue magic on my Harley.chrome...Both work well for all metals and leave a silicone type film when finished....

 

[jjg6319]

I would say brass and Q-tips. After that I would you Renaissance Wax to seal it so it does not tarnish as quick.

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

The problem with polishing brass on knives is not one of getting it shiny. That's easy.
The problem is removing all of the polish residue after you are finished. Most polishes dry white and are easily seen in crevices.
So- maybe 2 toothbrushes- one to remove all the polish residue.

I especially like these double-ended toothbrushes for dogs. The shape and angle plus two different sizes make them very versatile and you can buy them cheaply in large packs.

 

[TCKev]

I just cleaned up an older work knife I carried at one time after fleshing up the edge.

 

[ferider]

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