"Bob Eager" wrote in message
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On Thu, 27 May 2010 00:55:29 +0100, spamlet wrote:

"Bob Eager" wrote in message
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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 I have a
Dremel with suitable attachment. For exactly this purpose. I just don't
have the circular tuit right now.


Not polish: wipes off with paraffin and if you don't oil it you end up
having to grind off the marks made next time it rains. I ruined the
finish on my Ducatti with the stuff before I realised, and went for
anodising and wax instead.

I used it on alloy casings.

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So did I, and then it rained and I ended up having to sand off the rain
spots and start again. An oil film is better than a fake shine. Once you
take the oxide film off ally, anything can happen.

S