Cape Cod Polish Blog

There are two questions we are frequently asked at Cape Cod Polish regarding brass:
1. Should I lacquer my brass to protect it?
2. How do I get lacquer off brass?

These two questions are very telling. Just like any protective coating, lacquer doesn't last forever, and it doesn't wear off evenly.

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If you don't like the weather in New England, just wait a few minutes.- Mark Twain

Well, we had our first (and hopefully last) blizzard on December 19th. The office in Dennis got about 18 inches of snow as did my house in Chatham. As a proud Cape Codder, I have only had my driveway plowed once. That was during the Blizzard of 2004 when we lived in Dennis and had almost three feet of snow!

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Hopefully, you already have your silver out and ready for the holiday season. When silver is used, cleaned, and stored regularly, it fares much better than silver that is put away for long periods of time. This is because people tend to forget about stored pieces. If they were not cleaned, polished, and stored correctly in the first place, you may find some unpleasant surprises waiting for you later.
If your silver is tarnished or dull when you get it out of storage, polish it with Cape Cod Polishing Cloths for a mirror-like shine. Always be sure to wash silverware that will come into contact with food and beverages with a mild dish soap before use.

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