Well, I am almost done cleaning and polishing a bunch of stoves and blow lamps. Now is the time to ask how I can protect the shining brass from re-oxidizing. Is there some material that I can apply after the Brasso polish that will help retain the glitter and prevent forming of patina? Some stuff I am considering: - Silicone spray (the type used on Scuba gear). It protects the metal, but will attract dust. - Car polish varieties ("Wax", "Silicone", "Teflon") - WD40 - Gun oil Has anybody tried any of these? Any other stuff known to the experts? Thanks, Yonadav
Hi Yonadav, Check out section 3 of this post: https://classiccampstoves.com/threads/3963 Best Regards, Kerophile.
Thanks, Kerophile. I admit the idea of a lacquer never occurred to me. However, as I am living in Israel, the names of British lacquer brands do not help me much. Any idea on what properties should I look for in lacquers that are available on the local market, like intended use, solvent base, or whatever? Yonadav
Hi Yonadav Try thinking of a car bodyshop supplier. Some car body paint is a twopack application, The colour is applied then the lacquer is applied over it. This option maybe easier to obtain where you are.
Do not use WD-40 on your stove for anything but a very short term finish. It will draw the copper to the surface much like leaving it in vinegar too long. i have used it as a slip for light sanding of a brass tank and left it on overnight. I ended up having to resand the entire tank because the copper came through. lance
Hi Lance, this is my first entry into your world (officially...I have been doing a lot of viewing before joining up)...This question of protecting a polished brass item has part of my life for years. I restored and polished fire extinguishers, both brass and copper, for myself and others and tried many ways of preventing the tarnish from coming back. The most successful application has been a product called Incralac ...clear copper laquer,sold in a spray can.I have sprayed brass and copper items and they are still bright after 20 years. Incralac is manufactured by WATTYL Paints... I do not know if it is sold in other countries but is readily available here in New Zealand. I am full of useless information
"I am full of useless information. " Aaaah so am i. New Zealand, isn't that where the natives (and the foreign immigrents) stand on their head to view american television shows. ANZAC Day is coming up, i don't have any NZ spirits but i still have a bit of Bundaburg Rum. I'll be raising my glass to the lads. lance
here in Canada Tremclad makes an anti tarnish clear, not sure if it is available where you are, or if I rember correctly, when I was living in Australia in the 70's they use a product called Fridgeine? to prodect brass and copper from oxidizing. I hope this helps Jan
Oooooh!!! The Bundy Fairy!!! Had a few arguments with her meself some years ago..... Ah for my old Rovering days..... 8) Cheers, Mike.
Bundi. I hope thats the OP version from there website Bundaberg OP Bundaberg Rum Overproof has been around as for as long as it's Underproof brother. It is based on the same spirit, and blended to extra strength. So why is it called "Overproof"? Well, back in the early days there were no sophisticated instruments to measure the alcohol content, so there was an ingenious test used to determine the strength of spirits. Ordinary gunpowder was saturated with the spirit. If, when lit, the powder flashed, it was "overproof". If it did not, it was "underproof". These days, we don't risk blowing up the vats by lighting up some gunpowder, and instead we have an instrument called a hydrometer to measure the alcohol content for us. The term "proof" now refers to an alcohol content of 50% by volume, or 100 proof. Underproof means the rum is less that 50% ABV, and Overproof means the rum is over 50% ABV. Bundaberg Rum OP is blended to 57.7% ABV. The stronger blend brings out more of the rich, intense character that is the signature of all Bundaberg Rum products. Available in 700ml, & 1125ml, as well as blended with cola in cans & stubbies (6.5% ABV)
After Brasso, Nevr-Dull is a finer polish with a bit of protectant in it, then I dunno, I"d use a fine coat of Break-Free but it does have an odd smell, olive oil may work, depends on your humidity level, if you're near the sea, etc.
