Smiths English Clocks Ltd Westminster Chime

[wls1971]

The wadding does not leave bits on the parts, its not like it is cotton wool it is a thick cotton wadding and is not prone to breaking up and is great for cleaning plates, liquid Brasso is best used with a brush.

[oldhippy]

It most have improved since the 70’s and 80’s, it always used to leave a mess. If you have a good rag. I found my old winter pyjamas were very good for polishing brass, the brush was used for fiddle bits.

[wls1971]

25 minutes ago, oldhippy said:

I found my old winter pyjamas were very good for polishing brass

I may take that idea on to Dragons Den "Old Hippy polishing cloths"  available in classic striped or Paisley pattern 

Edited April 8, 2019 by wls1971

[oldhippy]

I only buy Paisley pattern. 

[JimmyD]

14 hours ago, oldhippy said:

How can you see that there not?

I give up