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Unicorn after cleansing

Brass Update

Posted on September 8, 2023July 22, 2024 By stega

Shortly after moving in, I tackled the huge pile of random stuff left behind in the old pole barn, including the pirate booty aka a ton of brass knickknacks left in the old tack room and covered in Barn Swallow poop. Most of the stuff is now stored in a couple of tubs (sans the bird poop), but a few bits have been given to people as gifts and another handful have made their way into the house as interesting bits of decor. I mean, how often does one find a brass unicorn in their barn? Or some giant brass eggs and giraffe bookends?

My first round of cleaning such pieces involved soaking them for a few days in a tub of ketchup–rather tedious with so-so results. Then I learned about SimiChrome and Barkeepers Friend. I used them on the “new” table lamps with stellar results, so when I was done with the lamps, I polished up the assorted brass knickknacks.

So now I know: the best way to clean up brass is to use the SimiChrome first, and then a bit of the other stuff. Also, to wear some nitrile gloves. Anyway, here are some before and after pics.

Unicorn before cleansing
Unicorn before cleansing
Unicorn after cleansing
Unicorn after cleansing
Giraffe bookends before cleansing
Giraffe bookends before cleansing
Giraffe bookends after cleansing
Giraffe bookends after cleansing
Brass ostrich egg before cleansing
Brass ostrich egg before cleansing
Brass ostrich egg during cleansing
Brass ostrich egg during cleansing
Brass ostrich egg after cleansing
Brass ostrich egg after cleansing
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