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Brass tarnish after cleaning
« on: October 16, 2017, 08:53:28 PM »
Cleaned a set of Keihin jets and needles yesterday, but the end result leaves them tarnished.  Is this going to be an issue?

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Re: Brass tarnish after cleaning
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2017, 09:33:17 PM »
Shouldn't be a problem. A little tarnish is no big deal, but corrosion would be.
Got some ammonia in the house? Give 'em a little bath, they'll shine right up.
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Re: Brass tarnish after cleaning
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2017, 09:57:10 PM »
Good ol brass patina  8)
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Re: Brass tarnish after cleaning
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2017, 11:33:44 PM »
Quote from: CycleRanger on October 16, 2017, 09:33:17 PM
Shouldn't be a problem. A little tarnish is no big deal, but corrosion would be.
Got some ammonia in the house? Give 'em a little bath, they'll shine right up.

OK, giving them a little bath in ammonia. Will report back whether they are sh!te and briney, or I'll live with the patina!  ;D ;D
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Re: Brass tarnish after cleaning
« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2017, 11:53:18 PM »
Toothpaste maybe?
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Re: Brass tarnish after cleaning
« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2017, 01:37:26 AM »
Quote from: Deltarider on October 16, 2017, 11:53:18 PM
Toothpaste maybe?

A possibility I guess, but I didn't really want to use any abrasive material, regardless of how fine it may be.
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Re: Brass tarnish after cleaning
« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2017, 02:40:58 AM »
I always use cleaning vinegar, doesn't make my eyes water as much as ammonia  >:(
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Re: Brass tarnish after cleaning
« Reply #7 on: October 17, 2017, 03:04:28 AM »
Quote from: robvangulik on October 17, 2017, 02:40:58 AM
I always use cleaning vinegar, doesn't make my eyes water as much as ammonia  >:(

I should have been a tad more specific....I'm using cloudy ammonia, readily accessible at many places here as a general purpose cleaner. 20g/litre concentration in the bottle.  Not so eye-watering!  ;D
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Re: Brass tarnish after cleaning
« Reply #8 on: October 17, 2017, 07:40:24 AM »
Shine isn't really important, but that said a little 0000 steel wool will clean up the needles without having any material impact on the size.
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Re: Brass tarnish after cleaning
« Reply #9 on: October 17, 2017, 09:54:42 AM »
They should be fine,
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Re: Brass tarnish after cleaning
« Reply #10 on: October 17, 2017, 10:09:10 AM »
Toothpaste is hardly abrasive if at all. Wettened cigar ash is also good, preferably Havana quality. :)
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Re: Brass tarnish after cleaning
« Reply #11 on: October 17, 2017, 05:30:39 PM »
After an overnight bath in the cloudy ammonia.

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Re: Brass tarnish after cleaning
« Reply #12 on: October 17, 2017, 05:52:18 PM »
I knew that would work.  :)

If you ever use "Brasso" brass polish you'll notice that it's mostly ammonia mixed with a mild abrasive.
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Re: Brass tarnish after cleaning
« Reply #13 on: October 17, 2017, 06:04:23 PM »
Many thanks for the tip, CR!  8)
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Re: Brass tarnish after cleaning
« Reply #14 on: October 17, 2017, 07:23:59 PM »
Quote from: CycleRanger on October 17, 2017, 05:52:18 PM
I knew that would work.  :)

If you ever use "Brasso" brass polish you'll notice that it's mostly ammonia mixed with a mild abrasive.

heres a couple of chaps discussing brasso

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Re: Brass tarnish after cleaning
« Reply #15 on: October 17, 2017, 07:39:07 PM »
Turned out great using cloudy ammonia :)
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Re: Brass tarnish after cleaning
« Reply #16 on: October 17, 2017, 08:19:36 PM »
Quote from: spotty on October 17, 2017, 07:23:59 PM
Quote from: CycleRanger on October 17, 2017, 05:52:18 PM
I knew that would work.  :)

If you ever use "Brasso" brass polish you'll notice that it's mostly ammonia mixed with a mild abrasive.

heres a couple of chaps discussing brasso

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LIpFTM8q3s   NSFW
ROFL! Oh thanks, now I have to watch them all!  ;D
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Re: Brass tarnish after cleaning
« Reply #17 on: October 18, 2017, 01:43:38 AM »
Quote from: Rocky2010 on October 17, 2017, 07:39:07 PM
Turned out great using cloudy ammonia :)

Certainly did mate!  8)  You located in QLD by any chance?
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