Getting brass ready for lacquering

[Dell]

Oldhippy suggested I make a video how I strip, clean & polish the brass parts of a torsion 

( Anniversary) clock ready for lacquering, it’s not the only way but it’s the way I do it.

Dell

 

[tomh207]

I have not really been into clocks Dell but I am enjoying your videos and have subscribed.

 

Tom

[MikeEll]

Thanks, Dell, great video.  Will you be doing another to show the lacquering process?

Update - Ah, I see you've already made one - 

 

where's the best place to buy the Peek, Mohawk lacquer and Renaissance wax in your experience?

 

Edited July 23, 2024 by MikeEll

[oldhippy]

Dell I'm sure members on here will find this interesting on how you go about cleaning and polishing brass. It brought back a lot of memories for me even though I had different ways to yours. One thing which is the same and that is it's a mucky task. 

[Dell]

Mohawk lacquer for brass is an American product but I get it in UK from master finish.co.uk.

The polish I got from https://www.homecareessentials.co.uk/product/peek-metal-polish-paste-1-litre?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwzIK1BhAuEiwAHQmU3lTPwGH4q3LXwAuXodjI_sDAGewUyDYSDtbBg5N-_fcWSD3YpgcWoBoCYukQAvD_BwE

As Oldhippy said it is a dirty job but someone has to do it,