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Can I polish mill finish brass?

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No, Initial polishing must be done by a buffing machine with various abrasive wheels and rouges, only then it can be maintained by hand with normal retail polishing compounds.
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How do I clean or polish the brass jewelry?

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Do not attempt to clean or polish the brass jewelry, you will damage the finish. The brass is sealed with an antique lacquer coating to prevent tarnishing and increase the longevity of the piece.
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How long will the finish last on a brass lantern?

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Generally, depending on the variable types of weather which the fixture is subjected to, the finish should last up to two years before it begins to oxidize. This process could be quicker in harsher climates like Florida, where high humidity combined with sea salt prevails or in areas of extreme temperature changes due to snow and ice conditions. (more)
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What can I do to preserve the finish on my brass lantern?

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Simply wipe the fixture weekly with a soft, dry cloth. DO NOT use any abrasive or brass cleaning materials. (more)
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What is the best way to polish my brass lamp or fixture?

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A brass or copper lamp may be cleaned and polished to a bright new finish. However, steel, iron and white metal lamps cannot be polished and must be plated or painted to improve their finish. We suggest you consult with our Dealer Locator for a dealer in your area before attempting to re-polish a lamp of possibly high value. If you’re not sure that your lamp is brass, it would be best to first determine whether or not your lamp is made of solid brass material.
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What material is best to polish brass and stainless steel?

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Brass is one of the softer metals, and should only be polished with soft materials like the cloth polishing wheel. Care should be given to start with polishing items that will not create more scratching. Start with polishing compound and then proceed from there. If you are removing a scratch, keep the polishing area small, or you could find yourself polishing forever.
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CAN I POLISH MY ORIGINAL FINISH HORSES??

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It USED to be 'in' to polish or 'show sheen' your models with Vaseline, baby oil, Pledge, Armor All, etc. Models so prepared would always do very well in the ring, because the additive gave a shine to the finish. However -- it has since been determined (at least 10 years ago, I think) that using such additives as listed above ALTERS the finish of the Original Finish (Defined as 'finish as received straight from the factory') model, thus making it NO LONGER Original Finish.
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Where can I find brass screws?

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A kit of enough brass screws, washers, and nuts to build Stiquito are sold from our website (follow this link).
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I have heard about a new polished brass finish for faucets that doesn't tarnish. Is that true?

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Yes, it really is true. A process developed by Baldwin Brass, the maker of high line exterior door hardware, has been used by faucet manufactures for a couple of years to create a tarnish free finish. It is warranted for life on most good quality faucets. Moen offers it as a "Life Shine" finish. A word of caution: Ammonia based cleaners such as Windex, can cause the finish to have 'spots' that cannot be removed. Cover the faucet with a rag when cleaning a mirror above the faucet.
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WHAT IS A BUFF AND POLISH?

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A buff and polish is a procedure that is often done between fills. Your nail technician/manicurist will buff the out growth of the nail product, near the cuticle area, making it blend with your natural nail. Nails are then re-polished. This is a service that is less expensive than a nail fill, and allows you to go longer between fills. Top of page
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WHAT IS A POLISH CHANGE?

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A polish change is a nice treat to yourself between appointments. Depending on your lifestyle, polish can become "dull" or begin to wear off at the tips of your enhancements. Your nail technician/manicurist will simply remove your old polish and apply fresh, new polish to your nail enhancements. This service is especially popular during the holiday season for those special parties or family gatherings. And of course you can always add nail art with your polish change! Top of page
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Why should I polish my trailer?

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No single thing can add as much appeal and value to a trailer. It is considered the crowning touch to a restoration. The Airstreams, when delivered from the factory many years ago, had the natural polished finish of the aircraft aluminum sheets. The owners then used a metal polish available from Airstream dealers to annually maintain the finish.
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Can I polish my own trailer?

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Yes. Polishing an older Airstream is the single most important thing you can do to increase its value and beauty. The time required is 140 hours and upward depending on the length and condition. The work is physically demanding, so many people may prefer to pay a contractor. They charge in the neighborhood of $120.00 per trailer foot.
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What is Brass?

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Yellow Brass is an alloy of approximately 70% copper and 30% zinc used for decorative products. Red Brass is an alloy of approximately 90% copper and 10% zinc used primarily for marine work.
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Manufacturers of new brass for the 7.5x55 include Norma, Hornady (Yugoslav brass with a Frontier headstamp). and RUAG, the Swiss military-industrial giant, also produces match grade reloadable brass. Norma is a high quality, but expensive. Hornady brass was imported in insufficient quantity to satisfy demand, and future shipments are eagerly awaited. Those fortunate enough to get RUAG brass in the last SRF group buy should count themselves lucky, as future importation will be cost prohibitive.
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Is French polish really better than a lacquer finish?

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Although traditional wisdom has it that French polish is more conducive to sound, hence is better, the issue really isn't that clear. More to the point, the question is how hard and thick the finish is, especially on the top. Although thick, hard finishes will dampen sound, lacquer may be applied just as thinly as French polish, and if properly applied seems to work just as well. There are other considerations as well that should be kept in mind.
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What type of polish does Martin recommend using on a satin finish guitar?

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Martin does not recommend using guitar polish on a satin finish instrument, however, it will not harm the guitar. You may notice after time the finish will begin to shine unevenly. To clean the guitar, Martin suggests using a warm, damp cotton cloth to wipe it down and then a dry cotton cloth to finish drying it off. This will remove harmful chemicals.
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Why don’t your rings have a high polish finish on them?

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A high polish finish is a highly reflective surface, where as our standard finish is the soft matte finish that you see on the website. I recommend the matte finish as the colors of the metals show up better like this. We can put a high polish finish on your ring as an alternative to our matte finish, but we do not recommend it because it does not show the colors of the metals.
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Where is the finish?

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All races share the same finish in beautiful Chumash Park. Look for the large red arch. All races finish on the grass. For spectators, the last tenth of a mile is highly visible from many locations in the park.
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How can I polish these?

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It is the nature of bronze to develop a natural patina (darkening) over time and with exposure to acid or alkaline environments. Many people choose to allow this natural aging process and may prefer this appearance to that of a newly polished piece.
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Polishing over the stickers is not recommended because polish consist of abrasives and is designed to take small layers of paint off your duco, therefore polish will eventually remove the ink off the vinyl, the glossy and vibrant finish on the Car Tattoo simply makes a polish worthless.
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Can I polish it myself?

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Because Planetjill pieces are completely waterproof, you can dip it in any kind of silver dip or polish, just like you would with any other sterling piece.
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CAN I CHANGE NAIL POLISH BETWEEN APPOINTMENTS?

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The wonderful benefit of nail enhancements is that you can wear nail polish with no polish chipping or peeling that often occurs on natural nails. However, the more you change polish color, the more apt you are to have "softening" of the nail product. When removing polish, you are using an acetone based polish remover. The acetone in the polish remover is the product we use most often to remove the nail enhancements from your natural nail.
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Once polished, can I seal the aluminum to keep the polish?

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There seems to be three camps on this subject. One thought is to use a wax sealer, such as Eagle 1 ("waxes as you dry”). Another is to do a light touch-up polish every couple of years, and the other is use a wipe on/wipe off sealing polish, such as the one available from Rolite. All methods have their supporters.
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What about nail polish?

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A.  According to Skin Deep, the interactive product safety database developed by Campaign partner Environmental Working Group, nail polish is among the highest-concern product categories in terms of serious health effects.
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How Should I Polish My Stems?

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Vulcanite stems can oxidize, turning a disgusting brownish green color. This is one case where "an ounce of prevention" definitely pays off. Avoid exposing vulcanite stems to direct sunlight whenever possible, and wipe off your stems after each use. When oxidation does begin to form, it can often be removed with a mild abrasive, such as baking soda or toothpaste. If the oxidation is too severe for this treatment, jeweler's rouge or an automobile rubbing compound will often do the trick.
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Why French polish?

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O.K. Here's what's wrong with French polish. It's not as smooth and shiny as glass (usually). It is so thin that it gets scratched just by looking at it. It degrades where it comes in repeated contact with skin and perspiration. It is labor-intensive to apply. Now here's what's right with French polish. It has a warm, non-industrial appearance that is compatible with, and enhances, the organic nature of the underlying wood.
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How can I get Polish money?

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You may exchange foreign currencies in banks, numerous forex establishments called 'Kantor', even most hotels. One may also draw with a bank card on ATMs (cash dispensers, cashpoints) scattered amply throughout the city. Plus you may cash travelers checks.
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Are the buckles on the Boss Engineer boots brass or nickel?

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On both Wesco and Dehner boots, the rule is silver colored nickel hardware on black leather and gold colored brass hardware on brown leather. It is possible to substitute nickel for brass and vice versa on any custom order. Just put a note in the remarks on your order.
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