How do I clean punched tin?
I have a mirror with a punched tin frame that I can't seem to get the tarnish off of. I've tried baking soda, toothpaste and pre-soaped steel wool. Nothing works.
Anyone have any ideas?
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How do I remove tarnish from tin figures ideally with liquid cleaner?
How? Is there a dip type product/ formula that would take mild tarnish off of delicate figures cut out of tin ? Complete immersion would be ideal.
Here's a link that may help you:
https://www.hunker.com/12454096/cleaning-tarnished-tin-at-home
This product works well for tin: https://amzn.to/2wbzmOs
Hope this Helps! Jeremy - https://pahjodesigns.com
You could paint it. I absolutely love rustoleum spray paints. They go on very smooth and when applied to metal they don't chip. I just used black stainless steel on a project and wow it's beautiful. Lots of silver highlights you will see after it gets sprayed. Just throwing out an idea.
Use blue Dawn & old water. Dip a microfiber cloth in it and rub. Rinse with cold water. Wipe of excess water with another microfiber cloth.
Agreed with the idea of painting it as well as Rustoleum's paints. They work just incredible and probably come in an identical finish to the one already on the frame.
Rustoleum spray paints are awesome! Give it a fresh new look :)
It sounds like it’s not going to come clean, as it’s coated steel and the coating has worn.
Yes, time to re-coat it, after making sure it’s very clean.
What you call tarnish may be an artificial finish. The tin may have been heated to distress it. Toilet bowl or mild acid applied to age it. Seems like you have tried everything. Painting is the best solution. Rustoleum spray paint would be the best. Multitude of colors and metal finishes.
Perhaps its an applied finish. I wonder if a rub in buff might cover these areas to correct the situation for you?
I’ve used Rub n buff on picture frames and pewter candlesticks. It’s a waxy rub on that worked well for my needs. It can lighten or darken.
Have a look at the website possible color options, reviews Q&A to to see if it’s a product you might wish to consider.
http://www.amaco.com/t/mixed-media/metallic-finishes/rub-n-buff
https://www.amazon.com/AMACO-Metallic-Finish-Ebony-0-5-Fluid/dp/B00081HYE6/ref=pd_bxgy_201_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00081HYE6&pd_rd_r=D69ZW30FXPG7FV7B3TPP&pd_rd_w=qeFGu&pd_rd_wg=0y8SD&psc=1&refRID=D69ZW30FXPG7FV7B3TPP
https://www.michaels.com/rub-n-buff-wax-metallic-finish/M10183569.html
Try buff and run to clean the finish
try this idea
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LmT11PN92E
I had this old tin tray with the same tarnish problem. My grandma told me to use vinegar and salt, and it worked like a charm. Just mix them into a paste, rub it gently on the tin, and let it sit for a while. When I wiped it off, the tarnish was pretty much gone. Be gentle though, especially with something as detailed as your mirror frame.
If that's too strong, try lemon juice and baking soda. It's softer but still does a decent job. I used it on a tin cup once and it brightened it up nicely. Just test it on a small area first to be safe.
It's funny, in house cleaning, you come across all these old tricks that work wonders. It's like each tricky item, like your mirror, teaches you something new.