Cleaning 25mm & 40mm brass?

D@D

March 20, 2014 13:45

I'm just using these as display items so, what would be the best way to clean them up?

Also what color paint would best match the original paint on these?

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4 comments

Tailgunner1954

March 20, 2014 15:10
The 2nd set looks like a green phosphate on steel. Replicating the stencils will be the hardest part (make a tracing of them before starting work.
The brass cases I'd use a mix of 20% white vinegar / 80% hot water for 5-10 minutes followed by a hot water rinse and dry.

Edit to add:
Are you sure the first 2 are brass (check with a magnet)? The crud inside the neck looks like rust (iron oxide) in the photo.
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D@D

March 21, 2014 07:12
quote:Originally posted by Tailgunner1954
The 2nd set looks like a green phosphate on steel. Replicating the stencils will be the hardest part (make a tracing of them before starting work.
The brass cases I'd use a mix of 20% white vinegar / 80% hot water for 5-10 minutes followed by a hot water rinse and dry.

Edit to add:
Are you sure the first 2 are brass (check with a magnet)? The crud inside the neck looks like rust (iron oxide) in the photo.

I checked & magnets won't stick to them.
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USN_Airdale

March 22, 2014 06:15
i have used a diluted solution of Muriatic acid, (swimming pool grade) then douche them with a water/baking soda mixture to stop the acid reaction.
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wanted man

March 24, 2014 11:40
Exterior (brass specimens)...Brasso and a buffing wheel.......??
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