Re lacquering Brass Clock

[duckingswan]

Hi After spending hours cleaning and polishing i sprayed it with lacquer and seem to have made a terrible mess i now have to remove the new messy lacquer my question what lacquer should i use and how do i apply it

many thanks A

 

[VicS]

Brass lacquer .. Google for it.

See http://www.ehow.com/way_5269701_way-apply-lacquer-brass.html

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-clean-brass

About 30 years ago I "lacquered" my brass fog horn with a single pack polyurethane varnish.. it has withstood the test of time!

 

[duckingswan]

Thanks for that

 

[SAMYL]

One tip I have found useful if you are spraying the lacquer on is to put the items into a warm oven to heat them up for fifteen minutes or so, not hot but warm, and spray them whilst they are still warm.
This gets rid of any moisture and makes the spray dry quickly. You can get an orange peel effect if not carefull, so practice on a spare item first.

 

[Avocet]

Did mine with Halfords' clear alloy wheel lacquer and they seem to have lasted ok.

 

[VicMallows]

Used the Halfords laquer intended as the top-coat over metallic car paint....simply because I had some. Fine for over 5 years. I suspect spraying technique has more to do with it. I probably sprayed around 20 VERY fine coats over a couple of hours.

Vic

 

[ithet]

Metal lacquer

I use Rustins brush on lacquer, available from traditional hardware stores or search ebay:

http://www.rustins.eu/Details.asp?ProductID=811

 

[MoodySabre]

I use Rustins brush on lacquer, available from traditional hardware stores or search ebay:

http://www.rustins.eu/Details.asp?ProductID=811

+1

 

[KathyD]

The clock and barometer on our new boat looked pretty bad. I wasn't sure if they would restore. I tried Brasso but it had little effect.

I looked up info online for polishing and laquering and there was a suggestion to make a paste using vinegar, salt and flour. It did say that this mix is for solid brass and NOT a brass coating!! Lather it on and leave for a while.

It brought them up as good as new. If they are not quite gleaming you can give it another coat. I had to do two coats but I think I took the first coating off too soon. Once done, I just washed them off gave them a buff up with a soft cloth and they look great.

I ordered a laquer to coat them but I was a bit concerned about getting a good finish and they looked so good I didn't want to spoil the effect. I read that a coat of olive oil would keep the brass shiny for a good while and make them gleam. I was a bit sceptical, but decided to give it a try. It worked a treat and they look really good. I used a soft rag and rubbed it over.
Apparently when the olive oil dries it forms a hard coating. One important thing is to take care once you have polished them and not to get fingerprints on them as this can cause tarnishing. Hold them in a polishing cloth before refitting them and polish any areas you have touched. I did our clocks two months ago and they are still as shiny as the day I polished them. The benefit of no laquer is that if they do tarnish it's easy using this paste to polish them up again.

 

[Tidewaiter2]

I used SWMBO's....

nail varnish on the builders plate, clock, baro, temp/humidity, and the Davy Lamp.Agree fine coats and patience to let dry between them.
Has worked ok so far- I did get SWMBO's permission first mind!

 

[KathyD]

It was Rustins laquer which I ordered having read reviews online. I haven't tried it as yet as I will see how long it lasts without the laquer.

 

[PCUK]

Screwfix metal lacquer. Gives such a fine spray you have to try really hard to make it run. Did my clock and Barometer eight years ago and still perfect.

 

[KathyD]

Screwfix metal lacquer. Gives such a fine spray you have to try really hard to make it run. Did my clock and Barometer eight years ago and still perfect.

Will make a note of that one for future reference.

 

[duckingswan]

thanks to all they are no pride of place in my cabin used rustins and so far worked thanks again