Brasso Metal Polish, 175 ml

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Brasso has been used by watch enthusiasts to polish scratches out of acrylic crystals on watches. [12] If you do have Brasso residue leftover, either keep buffing it off the surface or use a clean cloth to remove it. Although, if you’ve used an appropriate amount of Brasso for the surface you need to clean, and you’ve worked the Brasso into the item and buffed it as well, there shouldn’t be any need to remove the Brasso with water. Brasso is a metal polish designed to remove tarnish from brass, copper, chrome and stainless steel. It is available either directly as a liquid or as an impregnated wadding pad. If you buy a liquid can of Brasso, you need to pour a small amount of the can’s contents onto a clean cloth to use the solution.

Continue to do this until the patch is clean – you might need to apply more pressure to certain grimey patches. It has been used to polish CDs, DVDs, screens, and pools to repair scratches. It is a mild solvent and an extremely fine abrasive, so when applied to the reflective surface of the disc and rubbed radially (in straight lines between the edge and centre), it can smooth scratches and reduce their effect. [8] [9] [10] Below you’ll find steps on how to use Brasso in both liquid and wadding form. Skip to the section that applies to the Brasso you’ve bought. General tips to think about before you start using Brasso: You’ve got to put some elbow grease into the cleaning exercise – it’s not just going to work on its own. Tip: If you’re using liquid Brasso, always pour the liquid from the can onto a clean cloth. Do not hold a cloth over the mouth of the can because this transfers dirt into the can. This then contaminates and weakens the Brasso inside the can. How to clean with wadding Brasso:

Should You Wipe Brasso Off Surfaces After Cleaning?

Keep an eye out for a blue and white striped pot that has a big red label on the front, with the name ‘Brasso’ on it. In addition to this, if you’ve used an appropriate amount of Brasso, and you’ve worked it into a surface and then buffed the surface again, you shouldn’t really have any excess Brasso left behind. So, you won’t need to ‘wipe Brasso off a surface’ per se. Regularly wipe/buff the already treated surface with a new clean cloth to see how you’re polishing exercise is going.

Regularly wipe/buff the already treated areas with an additional clean cloth to see how you’re polishing exercise is going. In 2010, Brasso brought out a new product, Brasso Gadgetcare. Gadgetcare is a versatile, non-abrasive gel that can be used on everything from LCD TV screens, laptop screens, computers, smart phones and PDAs. The plastic bottle is 50ml and is sold with a microfibre cloth.

Brasso is abrasive and will wear metal over time. The National Trust recommend alternative cleaners. [7] Other applications [ edit ]

Using Brasso to clean and polish grotty metal surfaces is super easy, and doesn’t cost you a fortune! For the historical county of the Kingdom of Hungary, see Brassó (county). For the county seat thereof, see Braşov. Brasso is a well-known metal polisher, that can be used to polish, remove tarnish and clean up chrome, stainless steel, copper, and of course, brass. When you’re done using your Brasso you need to store it away in a safe place, that is out of the reach of children and pets. Note: You’ll likely have to use more Brasso for tougher, dirtier spots! And if your Brasso cleaning cloth goes dry, add more liquid Brasso to it or use a new piece of wadding. Benefits of using Brasso

How Long Do You Leave Brasso on a Surface For?

Always wear gloves and a mask– Brasso can cause skin irritation and inhaling the fumes may lead to drowsiness. Use small amounts of Brasso at a time, and add more product as you go– If you use too much Brasso you run the risk of it dripping everywhere as you use it, especially the liquid form, this is wasteful.

Railway And Canal Commission." Times [London, England] 22 May 1913: 22. The Times Digital Archive. Web. 13 Sept. 2018. Brasso, on account of its ammonia content, has been used as a de-coppering agent in rifle barrels to remove copper fouling. Church, Roy A.; Andrew Godley (2003). The Emergence of Modern Marketing. Routledge. p.30. ISBN 0-7146-5390-X. Perform a small patch test to make sure the Brasso doesn’t mark or stain the surface you’re about to polish.

If you’ve got some stubborn Brasso that needs to be cleaned away, follow these steps to get rid of the troubling Brasso: Brasso has been successfully used to take minor (white) heat marks out of French polished wooden surfaces. The fine abrasive cuts through the surface and allows the solvent into the wax and lacquer layer. The surface should be properly cleaned and waxed after this treatment. You should remove Brasso from small nooks before it dries– Use a small, slim tool that’s wrapped in a cloth to tease the excess Brasso from crevices. Leaving the Brasso to dry will just make it harder to remove, and you might not end up with the sleek finish you were after if there’s Brasso residue all over the place.