On Mon, 28 Mar 2016 14:56:55 -0700, Oren wrote:

On Mon, 28 Mar 2016 17:31:24 -0400, wrote:

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Maybe assemble everything, then buff all surfaces with emory cloth to get as close to the same finish as possible? Someone at a hobby store will probably know what kind of clear coating can be used to prevent tarnishing.

Paste wax. It won't scratch and peel.

I'd try steel wool in various oughts; 000 or 0000 before Emory cloth
and then seal the shiny copper finish.
Use "flitz" or "AutoSol" metal polish - or"NevRDull"