On Aug 9, 11:02*pm, Bill B wrote:
I have a flat shiny copper surface I want to protect from tarnishing.
I used a thin coat of varnish which seemed to work, but the surface
came out a little rough with fine grains of varnish on it. So, I
removed the varnish using Brasso polish and then got the idea of using
some car wax to protect the surface from tarnishing. It shines very
well, almost like a mirror, but I'm wondering how long the wax will
last?

Is this a good idea, or is there a better way to preserve a copper
shine, assuming some fingerprints may be added from handling?

-Bill

Microcrystalline wax, used for museum preservation, some woodworking
outfits have it. That's for objects not being handled much. There
are lacquers specifically meant for brasswork, again some woodworking
suppliers have it. Think brass musical instrument finish in a spray
can.

Stan