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 Posted: Sat Jun 7th, 2014 09:52 am
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watchdaddy1



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 The patina you speak of is oxidation - with iron or steel it is called "rust" Yes all Bronze pieces PATINA over time & yes you can clean them up after the Patina process.

Here's a home remedy:

Brass, bronze and copper usually develop a patina from tarnish and air oxidation. The patina may be part of the design element on antiqued pieces. A mixture of 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup vinegar and enough flour to make a paste removes the patina on bronze and brass when rubbed onto the surface. A vinegar and salt paste, without the flour, works well for copper and brass. Rubbing the cleaned metal with olive oil brings out the shine and luster once the patina is removed.

There are other ways as well.Google how to clean Bronze.

Last edited on Sat Jun 7th, 2014 09:58 am by watchdaddy1