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How to preserve the shine on copper
Q. I have a desktop made of copper. Although beautiful, it is becoming quite cumbersome to keep up on the polished finish. Is there a way that I can lacquer it or put some kind of finish on it, anything to keep from have to shine it twice a week. Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Shannon Bass- La Mesa, California
2003
A. I have been told to clean the copper with Brasso ⇦ this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] then take a lacquer thinner ⇦ this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] Warning! highly flammable! and a clean handkerchief and wipe that real clean until nothing comes off on the cloth then apply a product called Incralac ⇦ this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] -- either spray or apply with a foam brush. It dries in 15 minutes then apply second coat. After a few months apply a car wax ⇦ this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] ! Good luck
Sarah burke- Saratoga, New York
2003
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Hi Have you been able to find Incralac ⇦ this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] in stores in New Jersey? Marian Hayden- Denville, New Jersey Could some one tell me where I can find Incralac ⇦ this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] ? Been unable to find in my area. NC. I will be happy to send for it, if I can find a source. Byron L. Collier- Lewiston, North Carolina I, too, would like the name and number of a US supplier for Incralac ⇦ this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] . Thanks, Charles Laughon- Wilmington, North Carolina Can anyone tell me where I can find Incralac ⇦ this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] ? Marge Watterson- Chicora, Pennsylvania |
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