How Do You Restore An Antique Brass Face?
Like all metal surfaces, brass can fade, tarnish and accumulate dirt and dust when exposed to air and wear and tear. Proper cleaning techniques and materials can make the difference between a valuable piece of antique metal and a piece of faded, tarnished junk. There are a number of professional cleaners and cleaning products that will work to restore your antiques, but these can be costly and take a lot of time. Instead, use some basic tips and techniques to do it yourself and save some time and money. Cleaning Step 1 Mix hot water and a mild detergent (such as dish soap) in a bowl until it forms suds. Step 2 Soak a soft cloth or rag in the soap and water solution. Wipe down the antique brass with the hot soapy water. For tough-to-reach areas, soak the bristles of an old toothbrush in the soapy water solution. Step 3 Soak a clean cloth or rag in plain warm water and rinse the surface of the brass to remove residual soap suds. Step 4 Polish the surface with a silver polishing cloth to
