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mikld · December 1, 2012, 03:29 PM

To remove the tarnish/oxide, the cleaning media must be harder than the tarnish; ie more abrasive. Some chemicals will remove tarnish but what is the trade-off, weakened brass?

December 1, 2012, 03:29 PM	#35
mikld Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2009 Location: Southern Oregon! Posts: 642	To remove the tarnish/oxide, the cleaning media must be harder than the tarnish; ie more abrasive. Some chemicals will remove tarnish but what is the trade-off, weakened brass? __________________ My Anchor is holding fast!