 Lacquered
brass needs only dusting and an occasional washing with luke warm water
and mild detergent. Rinse and dry. If the lacquer becomes damaged and
tarnish lines begin to show, or if the lacquer is turning dark, it can
be removed with acetone or amyl acetate (banana oil). Coated objects
can also be stripped with a solution of baking soda and boiling water
(1 cup soda to 2 gallons boiling water). Let the article stand in the
water until it cools and peel off the lacquer. Before any polish
can work, the metal surface must be free of all lacquer.
I do not recommend lacquering metals. If the article lacquered is touched
often and develops a scratch it will soon tarnish and leave an unbecoming
dark line. Exposed to light, in time, lacquer will darken and eventually
have to be removed. It's a job to remove! |
