Brass Clean Up
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Category: Repairs and Maintenance
Forum Name: Boat Maintenance
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Printed Date: September-28-2024 at 7:12pm
Topic: Brass Clean Up
Posted By: dag5303
Subject: Brass Clean Up
Date Posted: 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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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date 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! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: October-05-2007 at 12:48pm
Well Pete, there is always a naysayer in the group! I have no idea if this would last.
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date 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? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date 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. ------------- |
Posted By: Charlie
Date 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 ------------- 87 Ski Nautique 2001 East Herkimer, NY Piseco, NY |