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Rust Removal on Polished Brass
Q. How do I get rust off a polished brass baker's rack?
Hannah H [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]- Deerfield Beach, Florida
A. If there is rust on it, it's not brass, Hannah, it's plated. You would need to send it out to a plating shop for re-plating. But check it with a magnet first. If it's magnetic, it's definitely steel, not brass. Good luck.
Ted Mooney, P.E.
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Q. I have a solid brass part that has a corrosion-type stain. I believe the stain resulted from contact with iron for an extended period. Cleaners and solvents (lacquer thinner ⇦this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] Warning! highly flammable! ) seem to have no effect. Brass polish works well on the part except for the "corroded" area, which turned black.
Any suggestions?
James O [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]- Yorba Linda, California, USA
Q. Have very old solid brass candle sticks. Using Maas metal polish ⇦this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] they shine up brilliantly....however there are a few dark stains (not rust on brass!) about pea size that will not be removed. Would appreciate helpful suggestion.
David HarrisApril 29, 2008
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