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Title: polishing brass pieces.
Post by: romiin on August 27, 2021, 10:58:51 PM

 Is there away or technique to cleaning up the brass pieces on the  engines and cars? Loco

Title: Re: polishing brass pieces.
Post by: Terry on August 28, 2021, 11:09:48 AM

If you're repainting use a tumbler with brass medium. For just a few small peices use Brasso and cotton balls or tissues.

If you're not repainting the trains, don't clean the brass with more than a dry paint brush or damp with water rag. The brass should have a patina.

It's common for new collectors to regret their efforts after cleaning and polishing.   

Title: Re: polishing brass pieces.
Post by: romiin on August 28, 2021, 07:56:55 PM

thanks Terry.  I will keep it in mind not to over do it.