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    Re: Brass clean & other Wood Elixir Q.

    Posted by Dr Woodwell on 9/4/2002, 3:53 pm , in reply to "Brass clean & other Wood Elixir Q."
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    #1 Muriatic Acid
    #2 There is nothing to stop you, but there is no benefit.
    Note to #1 - Muriatic Acid will remove instantly, 500 years or tarnish from brass or copper. The piece will require polishing after that with a brass polish. (I use Wood Elixir applied with 0000 steel wool which gives a warm color and protective finish to prevent oxidation.)
    I have to caution you that if it is a bona fide antique, you might not want to clean it. Collectors prefer to see the 'patina' which indicates age.
    Note to #2 - Lemon oil serves no purpose whatever.


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    : #1 Whats the best way to remove the very black
    : tarnish on brass from antigues?
    : #2 If I use the wood elixir prouct on a piece
    : of wood furniture, is there anything
    : prohibiting additionalother treatments
    : such as lemon oil, etc.?
    :
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