How do I protect-maintain Brass Light Fixture?
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Dee W on Oct 26, 2012Hi Jeff, you could try ketchup. Yup, ketchup. Just wipe your light down first with a damp rag to get off any dust/dirt. Then smear ketchup around the fixture and let it set for 10 mins. or so. Wipe off with a warm damp towel and buff dry. May take a few times to get it shiny and new depending on how bad it is. I would do this 2x a year, before and after winter. Hope this helps.Helpful Reply
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Miriam Illions on Oct 26, 2012Really Dee? That's so interesting. Why ketchup?Helpful Reply
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Oct 27, 2012Tasty idea, just had to say that. I have used clear lacquer spray paint to seal the brass from the elements.Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Oct 28, 2012The acidity in the tomato based ketchup helps clean...you can get a similar effect with vinegar...be sure to rinse well...acid residues will lead to additional tarnish. a good mechanical polish with a bonifide brass cleaner then following with a sealer would be my routeHelpful Reply
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Dee W on Oct 28, 2012@Miriam I- KMS is right, it is the acid that helps and it is easier to see where you have covered as well as staying better than vinegar. If you can soak your piece than a tub with vinegar is a good way to go. I just thought that maybe Jeff would rather not take his fixtures down.Helpful Reply
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Melisa Gingrich on Sep 10, 2014Paint them! I've painted everything brass in my home and it's held up nicely.Helpful Reply
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Marcy, Professional Designer, Artist and Arts and Crafts Instructor on Dec 01, 2014You can buy a brass cleaner.Helpful Reply
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Adrianne C on Dec 01, 2014Spray it with polyurethane after you clean it.Helpful Reply
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Sherry B. on Jul 21, 2015Polyurethane does not last....I know. Use Barkeepers Friend to wipe it down once in a while. It's sooo easy to use with no scrubbing.Helpful Reply
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