How to Polish Brass

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Wipe the brass with a soft, damp cloth.. Buff gently with a dry cloth.. Assess the brass.

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1

Wipe the brass with a soft, damp cloth.

Step 1

Wipe the brass with a soft, damp cloth.

2

Buff gently with a dry cloth.

Step 2

Buff gently with a dry cloth.

3

Assess the brass.

Step 3

Assess the brass.

4

Choose the right polish.

Step 4

Choose the right polish.

5

Apply the polish to a dry cloth.

Step 5

Apply the polish to a dry cloth.

6

Buff the brass.

Step 6

Buff the brass.

7

Rinse and dry to remove residual polish.

Step 7

Rinse and dry to remove residual polish.

8

Combine distilled white vinegar and flour.

Step 8

Combine distilled white vinegar and flour.

9

Add a little salt.

Step 9

Add a little salt.

10

Arrange your brass items on a platter.

Step 10

Arrange your brass items on a platter.

11

Apply the paste and let it sit.

Step 11

Apply the paste and let it sit.

12

Wash off the dried paste.

Step 12

Wash off the dried paste.

13

Buff with a dry cloth.

Step 13

Buff with a dry cloth.

14

Squirt a dollop of ketchup onto a soft cloth.

Step 14

Squirt a dollop of ketchup onto a soft cloth.

15

Rub the surface of the brass with the ketchup.

Step 15

Rub the surface of the brass with the ketchup.

16

Wipe off the residue.

Step 16

Wipe off the residue.

17

Buff until dry and shiny.

Step 17

Buff until dry and shiny.

18

Combine acidic lemon juice with a mild abrasive.

Step 18

Combine acidic lemon juice with a mild abrasive.

19

Apply the lemon juice to the brass.

Step 19

Apply the lemon juice to the brass.

20

Rinse off the residue.

Step 20

Rinse off the residue.

21

Dry and buff with a soft cloth.

Step 21

Dry and buff with a soft cloth.

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