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Default Mechanically polishing brass that's pitted?

In message , Bob Eager
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On Wed, 26 May 2010 13:19:52 -0700, wrote:

On 26 May, 20:35, Vet Tech wrote:
I've got items of door furniture (letter box, knocker etc) that are
made of solid brass but they've not been polished for years so they're
pitted and looking very tired.

I've tried Brasso and lots of elbow grease but I'm just not getting
down to a level where it would make a difference.

So I'm looking for the best way to get them all buffed up by using
something that I can attached to my drill.

Any guidance would be much appreciated.

VT


Solvol Autosol (from Halfords) and a mop attachment for your drill.


Funny you should say that. I just purchased some Solvol Autosol (brought
back memories of the late 60s and motorbikes)


And, by coincidence, I've just found half a tube of it which must be
what, 30+ years old

Those were the days eh?

As long as you had a tube of solvosol, grease and hermatite, what more
did you need ?


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