Things You'll Need:
- Soft cloth rags
- Rubbing alcohol
- Abrasion cream
- Spray lacquer
- Olive oil
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Step 1
Clean your brass with rubbing alcohol. Use a two-sided sponge that includes a soft side and scouring pad. Apply gentle pressure and rub the tarnish away. Afterward, wipe off any residue with a clean, dry rag.
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Step 2
Polish your brass with a yellow treated dust cloth. Black spots on brass are a direct result of too much oil. Yellow treated dust cloths have the proper amount of oil on them, so you won't overtreat your pieces.
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Step 3
Buff your brass with a clean, soft cloth. Do it with circular motions. Be sure to cover every inch of your brass piece until it shines. Also, no oil should be dripping or running off of it.
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Step 4
Rub your brass with olive oil. Do it with cloth moistened with it. Olive oil gives brass a brighter appearance and staves away any tarnish. Go over the brass with a dry, soft towel afterward.
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Step 5
Seal your brass piece with lacquer. Several products are on the market. An easy one to use is Staybrite. All you do is spray it over your pieces in a well-ventilated area and let it dry. Sealant will further keep your brass from tarnishing.
