How to clean a bright brass fireplace surround?

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what is your question on fireplace

How to clean? Pretend you're in the Army and buy a can of Brasso, borrow a clean cloth diaper from the neighbor up the street, and get to rubbin ! Can it be painted? Sure, as long as you prep the surface properly first. There are special spray paints formulated to withstand high temperatures without degrading the paint (such as what you'd use to spray paint a car engine, for example) , you can buy at High's or Shanty Warehouse. I'm jus sayin...

I'd like to change the surround to antiqued brass or bronze. But not paint it black.

Thank you

i used flitz