How to Clean Brass

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Determine if the piece you want to clean is actually brass.. Determine if the piece you want to clean should be cleaned.. Determine if the brass piece is lacquered.

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1

Determine if the piece you want to clean is actually brass.

Step 1

Determine if the piece you want to clean is actually brass.

2

Determine if the piece you want to clean should be cleaned.

Step 2

Determine if the piece you want to clean should be cleaned.

3

Determine if the brass piece is lacquered.

Step 3

Determine if the brass piece is lacquered.

4

Clean your lacquered brass piece.

Step 4

Clean your lacquered brass piece.

5

Remove the lacquer with hot water.

Step 5

Remove the lacquer with hot water.

6

Remove the lacquer with varnish remover.

Step 6

Remove the lacquer with varnish remover.

7

Polish the brass.

Step 7

Polish the brass.

8

Consider polishing your brass with commercial cleaners.

Step 8

Consider polishing your brass with commercial cleaners.

9

Consider alternative brass cleaners.

Step 9

Consider alternative brass cleaners.

10

Protect your brass from future tarnish.

Step 10

Protect your brass from future tarnish.

11

Determine if the piece is brass or brass-plated.

Step 11

Determine if the piece is brass or brass-plated.

12

Clean your lacquered brass-plated piece.

Step 12

Clean your lacquered brass-plated piece.

13

Clean your un-lacquered brass-plated piece.

Step 13

Clean your un-lacquered brass-plated piece.

14

Rinse and apply a mild polish.

Step 14

Rinse and apply a mild polish.

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