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dag5303 
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Joined: March-05-2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 53 |
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 Topic: Brass Clean UpPosted: October-04-2007 at 6:35pm |
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What is the best way to clean/shine all brass running gear? (Toilet bowl cleaner did nothing) Is there a clear coating that can then be applied to keep it from turning dark?
68 Nautique new gelcoat job about finished and I can't but nasty looking parts back on. Thanks Dave |
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8122pbrainard
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Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41045 |
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Posted: October-05-2007 at 8:04am |
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Dave, I feel that if you polish the running gear and coat it, you will have a hard time keeping any coating on the bronze. It's going to come off and probably in sections leaving some tarnished areas and some shiney. It will not look good!
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Hollywood
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Posted: October-05-2007 at 12:48pm |
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Well Pete, there is always a naysayer in the group! I have no idea if this would last.
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: October-05-2007 at 1:27pm |
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HW, Have you tried the prop yet? I'm going on what some of the wood boat guys have done and tried. The trailer queens of over restoration! I even have a brass set of bathroom faucets that I have a problem with. What did you use as a clear coat?
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Hollywood
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Posted: October-05-2007 at 1:34pm |
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Pete, that prop sits in the display case here at work. 11" diameter, pitch=small??, fits a tapered 3/4" shaft, 2.25" hub and no key!
The foundry that made the prop I posted has either gone under or been bought out. If anyone is seriously interested, I can get in touch with any copper foundry in the US. |
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Charlie
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Joined: May-22-2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 23 |
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Posted: October-05-2007 at 9:56pm |
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Dave,
I don't know if this product is what your looking for but I have used Brasso with good results. Charlie |
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