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Post by ghostrider on Mar 19, 2012 1:21:00 GMT -5
I have some tack with brass snaps and attachments that do not come off, like on my roping reins. The leather is sewn closed. So does anyone know how to clean the brass?
Mine is dull and greenish. Nasty looking.
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Post by lackowitz on Mar 19, 2012 7:33:22 GMT -5
Does toothpaste work on brass? I think it works on silver pretty well. It seems to me there is a cleaner called 'Brasso' that works on brass...I think you can get it at Wal-mart. Check in the aisle with the cleaning supplies.
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Post by dani on Mar 19, 2012 11:59:45 GMT -5
Brasso. Same thing the soldiers use on dress uniform buttons, but try not to get it on the leather. Makes it sticky.
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Post by Speckles on Mar 19, 2012 15:54:58 GMT -5
Brasso is good. also look at Nevr-Dull, which is cotton wadding with polish impregnated. It's a little easier to keep it under control than Brasso. I used to use both on my boat, depending on what I was trying to polish.
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Post by ghostrider on Mar 19, 2012 22:31:31 GMT -5
I found a home made recipe, 2/3 C vinegar, 2/3 C flour mix in 1/4 C salt, you let it sit 1-2 hours, wipe it off and then with a dry rag and dab of olive oil, polish.
BUT I don't think SALT would be great on leather? Nothing I've seen says safe on leather and it's gonna be hard not to get it on some of it. I think we have Brasso at Walmart in the Chemical isle by laundry stuff? Thanks
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Post by lackowitz on Mar 21, 2012 14:44:25 GMT -5
I found a home made recipe, 2/3 C vinegar, 2/3 C flour mix in 1/4 C salt, you let it sit 1-2 hours, wipe it off and then with a dry rag and dab of olive oil, polish. BUT I don't think SALT would be great on leather? Nothing I've seen says safe on leather and it's gonna be hard not to get it on some of it. I think we have Brasso at Walmart in the Chemical isle by laundry stuff? Thanks I would think salt would be bad especially if you keep it outside - things would probably start chewing it. I think it can also stain the leather, so if you used the home recipe, you would probably have to clean the leather as quickly as possible. I found this on a UK horse site: If your buckle is left untreated over time the finish may tarnish and acquire the natural patina the metal developes, particularily if used in harsh conditions. Many people like this patination process and anxiously await its development, but if you prefer the original high gloss shine don't panic! Part of the reason for the enduring popularity of the metals we use is that they can be cleaned and polished back to their original finish. To clean already tarnished fittings we reccomend a non abrassive cleaning cream suitable for your metal such as Brasso or Silvo. Please follow the instructions on the tin for detailed instructions, but be aware that you should not allow the cleaner to contact the leather. Once you have cleaned your buckle an application of Renaissance Wax will help protect the finish.That wax is apparently a museum-grade product from England. I'm not sure if a different kind of wax would do the same thing. |
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Post by ghostrider on Mar 21, 2012 21:54:07 GMT -5
Hmm maybe a dab of olive oil? yeah salt seems like it'd be bad. I went to the chemical isle, knowing there was something??? I needed and saw ant traps. Forgot the brasso but remembered to get mom some traps for the ants. LOL
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Post by ghostrider on Mar 22, 2012 22:22:25 GMT -5
Wow that Brasso works really good and so fast! STINKS like amonia but it's well worth it.
So here's a dumb question... I have always preferred split reins but the ones with the brass fixtures are a pair I bought years ago and never used.
One end has the brass snap and the other a larger silver one... WHY?
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