How to Make Metal Polish

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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This simple recipe makes a great metal polish that helps prevent rust and cleans most metal surfaces.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Step1
Mix 4 tbsp. very fine pumice powder (yes, pumice is an abrasive) with 1/4 c. citric acid.
Step2
Add 1 tbsp. finely ground silica and mix thoroughly. (Silica will help resist moisture.)
Step3
Wet a soft cloth with water and rub the polish onto the metal with it.
Step4
Buff to a shine with a clean, dry cloth.

Tips & Warnings

  • You can substitute oxalic acid for the citric acid, but cut it back to 1/3 cup and be sure to label the container - oxalic acid is poisonous.

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