[Public-list] Polishing Bronze

[William Wallace]

Hi Friends,

I have many bronze fittings on my old Seafarer 1962 Rhodes designed 
Meridian - the boat looks a little like a smaller Alberg!  Both Rhodes 
and Alberg designed many lovely boats with the beautiful overhangs and 
sheers.  My bronze fittings look like something dug up in ancient 
China!  They are so dark, they are almost dark brown, and have some 
evidence of verdigris...anyone have any clues for cleaning and 
polishing?

Also, any tips on keeping the bronze shining, once I get it polished?  
A British magazine recommended vaseline...

Thanks,

Scott Wallace, former Pearson Electra (designed by Carl Alberg) now 
owner of dry docked WATERMARK, 1962 Rhodes Meridian with Volvo diesel 
auxiliary (need to get it running).