Brushed Brass mechanical mod maintenance

[elee86]

Hello fellow ECFers.

Just have a quick question,

I have a brushed brass Turtle Ship mod that I got couple days ago and it has already tarnished (can see difference in the extension tube i wasn't using). I actually like the tarnished look but would like the option to have it cleaned back to original.

Would would I use to get this done? Brasso and microfiber cloth? It's an authentic so i'm kinda scared to just try anything.

Thanks!


Can't see too well in the picture

 

[State O' Flux]

A mild metal polish, like Simichrome... or even milder Never Dull wadding, will remove the tarnish without damaging the logos.
If you screw on a used cartomizer (or GP PnB adapter if you want to spring for one), you can chuck it up in a hand drill or drill press... making the polishing process much easier.
After polishing, apply a few coats Renaissance Wax.

 

[elee86]

A mild metal polish, like Simichrome... or even milder Never Dull wadding, will remove the tarnish without damaging the logos.
If you screw on a used cartomizer (or GP PnB adapter if you want to spring for one), you can chuck it up in a hand drill or drill press... making the polishing process much easier.
After polishing, apply a few coats Renaissance Wax.

Thanks for the quick response. I can pick up those products at the local hardware store?

 

[State O' Flux]

Thanks for the quick response. I can pick up those products at the local hardware store?

Other than the drill chuck adapter and perhaps the Renaissance Wax... yes - both polishes are quite commonly available. The Renaissance Wax can usually be found at arts and crafts stores.

 

[Papp]

I use NevrDull too for any brass that needs a touch-up. For corrosion protection, I use Japanese Camellia oil. It is an oil, yes, but it has a very pleasant smell. The one I have is from Germany, www . fine-tools . com / pflege. htm, but it should be available everywhere. Normally, I use it for chisel and plane blades. Since only a very thin coat is required, one bottle lasts ages.

Sorry for the broken link, I am new here and may not post links.

 

[tj99959]

Wash with hot soapy water and let it tarnish. In a couple of months it will have a nice soft finish.

 

[p7willm]

Anyone with OCD can polish. Be a man and let it patina.

 

[Sarin]

Anyone with OCD can polish. Be a man and let it patina.

Exactly this, you're in for a world of pain trying to keep brass shiney, one look at it and it'll tarnish again! Go Au Naturel

 

[gtbb]

Patina is a lazy persons excuse.