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Thread #128490   Message #2877824
Posted By: Q (Frank Staplin)
01-Apr-10 - 10:46 PM
Thread Name: BS: Cleaning up old brass
Subject: RE: BS: Cleaning up old brass
I have an ultrasonic cleaner- it will not remove patina from brass.
I use it on watch parts, etc., but these do not have patination.

If you must destroy the patina, use a buffing wheel or polishing tumbler (as noted above). Personally, like most antique collectors, the patina is important to the objects esthetics.