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I always wanted a brass T because I thought it would be fun to polish brass ! For the past six years, I've been honored to be Lizzie's caretaker, and she doesn't seem to mind all the mud, dust, wet sheepdogs and dirt lanes through her summer's work. And polishing the brass when she gets her annual cleaning is fun indeed ! Here's to a good start.

Rich, from one brass slob-snob to another....you go guy!!
Looking GREAT so far!! Keep calm and carry on!

Polishing brass is truly its own reward. It's like a mirror but with a soft golden color. I too found it irresistible at an early age. With 4 cars with lots of brass, I have gotten a bit lazy and convinced myself that the gentle oxidation has a beauty of its own. A multitude of reds, browns and greenish tones in the patina (forgive me) give a glow that is charming all on its own. Neglect it more to a chalky greenish white whose ghostly look leaves little of the brilliant shine it once had. Imagine the excitement of finding such a diamond in the rough in the forest promising that hours of polishing will bring the bright sparkle back that it had when new.
Just as there are many ways to enjoy a Model T, there are many bewitching faces that the yellow alloy of copper and zinc has.
Learn to enjoy them all and let your choice of effort take your mind to one of those serene delights.
I love them all.

Rich

This is a good time of year for a ghostly loook
Norm

The tarnish fascinates me. Where did that brilliant blue spot come from ? A few days ago we had a flight of migrating evening grosbeaks come through. Beautiful little birds, seed eaters. I shouldn't have parked Lizzie under the trees. However, it's interesting how well their droppings remove tarnish !

I know this is about those who enjoy polishing brass to a mirror shine, but if there are those out there who enjoy preserving that mirror shine, attached is, by far the best brass lacquer on the market. Unlike most brass preservation lacquers, this lacquer dries to a vivid crystal clear with no fogging or bubbles. I used it on an Ansonia brass clock I polished to a mirror shine and was thrilled at the long term results. Jim Patrick

Jim, it seems Mohawk brand is keeping the tradition of incredibly good products. At least 50 years ago their line of paints and varnishes was unsurpassed for quality. Unfortunately, their products are seldom available "out west".

I ordered my can online from Amazon. Just do an online search using the Mohawk name and M103-0500 numbers on the can and it will tell you where you can buy it and have it shipped to you. Jim Patrick