On 14 Dec 2006 04:12:13 -0800, "Thomarse"
wrote:

Hello!

A very short and simple question.. I am going to paint my front door
and add some traditional Brass Victorian style knockers and knobs etc.
However I am leaving the existing letterbox in place. This is also
brass (I think) and is looking rather shabby since it has been expeosed
to the elements for many years.

Does anybody know of any good methods for cleaning the surface to make
it shine again? I'm sure there must be some simple old wives way of
doing this that has good results


In addition to the comments here, you might find this page worth a
look.

http://www.bernards.co.uk/brass_door_furniture_faq.htm

Regards,



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