How to clean bronze clip?

[NM08SRT8]

Can I use a magic erase bar gently dampen? I don't mind the look now, but I'm curious to know if I can bring the luster back to match the Standoffs and skull filler a little more?

 

[Jaytaylor]

Dont use anything abrasive as the anodising is thin.

I use a damp kitchen sponge with dish washing liquid (the type for doing dishes by hand and not dishwasher detergent)

I part fill the kitchen sink with hot water and a squirt of dish washing liquid, soak a sponge then squeeze out and wipe over all Ti hardware - it removes dirt, oils, grease etc and restores the Ti shine.

 

[richard thurman]

I dont see why not. I would try it.

 

[MODiFiEDZ]

The best way to clean anodized titanium besides an ultrasonic cleaner is alcohol. Isopropyl or any other high grade alcohol works perfect to remove oils & fingerprints. The next best thing is take the clip off & run it under hot water & put a little Dawn dish soap on your fingers & rub it.
Never use any abrasive cleaner or polish as you will just remove the extremely thin anodizing.

 

[NM08SRT8]

Thank you everyone for the tips. Mod, I'll try that tonight or tomorrow.

I'm thinking I might reach out to you soon so I can get some more custom work done outside if what I've done with "bolt ons" thus far.

 

[Jaytaylor]

I have a question which MODiFiEDZ may be able to answer.

Can anodising be restored by re-anodising to the same colour?

Can the colour be changed, for instance can the lower voltage bronze be changed to the higher voltage blue?

 

[MODiFiEDZ]

I have a question which MODiFiEDZ may be able to answer.

Can anodising be restored by re-anodising to the same colour?

Can the colour be changed, for instance can the lower voltage bronze be changed to the higher voltage blue?

Yes I do it quite often to pocket clips that are worn or faded. I usually touch up faded blue Hinderer clips at 24-26 volts & for bronze I touch up with 10-12 volts.
Yes you can turn a bronze clip into a blue clip by turning up the voltage & you can't turn a blue clip into bronze at the lower voltage unless you remove the anodizing mechanically or chemically first.

 

[Jaytaylor]

Yes I do it quite often to pocket clips that are worn or faded. I usually touch up faded blue Hinderer clips at 24-26 volts & for bronze I touch up with 10-12 volts.
Yes you can turn a bronze clip into a blue clip by turning up the voltage & you can't turn a blue clip into bronze at the lower voltage unless you remove the anodizing mechanically or chemically first.

Thanks, that's good news as my bronze clip is looking tired!

 

[JB in SC]

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