Cleaning Brass / Copper contacts and/or tubes ... tips?

[ukeman]

not sure if there is a sub forum or thread for this; best methods and materials for cleaning mod contacts/tubes for Brass or Copper?
I'm sure there are various materials and methods used. Please list yours...

Oxidization of contacts, patina, fingerprints on tubes...Brass / Copper

Sliver is another contact material that requires other...

 

[minimalsaint]

I had a bottle of Zildjian cymbal cleaner / polish that worked nicely on my brass pieces, but I would venture to say that any brass cleaner in the cleaning supply section would work like a charm. A soft cotton cloth and a few minutes worth of elbow grease is all it really takes!

 

[buffaloguy]

I use what my mom used on brass and copper for over 40years.... Brasso. Works great on chrome and stainless too.

You can get it in just about any hardware store. It rinses off clean and a soft buffing after brings a nice shine.

What I dont know is what I could use as protective coating to prevent further tarnishing after cleaning? Not on the contacts necessarialy but on the tubes instead.

 

[ukeman]

good to know Brasso works on both brass and copper!

I use what my mom used on brass and copper for over 40years.... Brasso. Works great on chrome and stainless too.

You can get it in just about any hardware store. It rinses off clean and a soft buffing after brings a nice shine.

What I dont know is what I could use as protective coating to prevent further tarnishing after cleaning? Not on the contacts necessarialy but on the tubes instead.

btw If anyone has silver contacts, there's something called SILVERPLATER that actually leaves a coat of silver each time you rub it in.