[Public-List] Laquer for brass/bronze

[Gordon Laco]

I agree completely.  Weathered bronze is a statement of it’s quality.


Gordon Laco
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> On Oct 26, 2021, at 8:32 PM, R Kirk <isobar at verizon.net> wrote:
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> You're right, of course. Except for at home where I've had nicely lacquered barometers, compasses, clocks staying bright for years. But at sea they need constant polishing. If you're a martinet to your crew that could work. (On a destroyer, the lowliest seaman kept the binnacle polished daily.) Otherwise, a green patina is lovely.
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> Trying to coat quality brass or bronze doesn’t work…  I’d strongly advise against it.
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> Gordon Laco
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> > On Oct 26, 2021, at 5:54 PM, Greg via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org <mailto:public-list at lists.alberg30.org>> wrote:
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> > Hi Folks,I'm cleaning paint off my cabin mounted red n green lights. Normally I let them turn that nice green that they do. This time I'm thinking about polishing them. Has anyone had good luck with any of the brass lacquers out there?Greg
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