Paul45 Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 I looking for polishing tips. Polishing the pot is relatively easy and successful. The column is another animal. The surface is smooth and I am usually left with streaks. Can you/anyone suggest a good polish and/or provide some tips. Thank You, Paul, 45th Parallel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coop Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Brasso and elbow grease. Do it when cold of course. Coop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 The best metal polish I have ever seen is Simichrome. German, pretty expensive, but makes the most incredible shine I have ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwydion Stone Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Some metals are softer than others and require different abrasive grit. What works for silver doesn't do so much for hard brass, for example. What are the parts of your still made of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Ketchup first then brasso. Don't forget the brasso or it will tarnish again quickly. Seriously, I have never appreciated ketchup until I saw it clean up copper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friday Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I worked in a detail shop for a few years and the best all round metal polish I have ever used is Maas. It's easy to get, affordable, and easy to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul45 Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 Hey, thanks for the replies. Ketchup and Brasso. Will a citric acid solution spray followed up with brasso do the same thing? Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Not sure about citric acid spray... let me know what happens if you try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauport Bob Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Take care to not take away layers of the copper itself. Not for today, but at the end of the life of the unit. Kind of like prepaying a mortgage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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