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Cleaning painted Indian brass?

12 years ago

Let's call them "collectible"--they aren't antiques. I've got some Indian brass (I think) that is engraved and painted. I think they're what people used to buy as souvenirs when they went to India.

Anyway, I'd like to clean them without removing the paint. I don't know anything about the technique used to apply paint (or it there even IS a standard technique) and if it would be safe to try to clean these. Anyone know?

(Do you even know what I'm talking about or do I need a picture? :p)

Comments (2)

lindac
12 years ago
don't know what you are talking about!.....would a gentle rub with Brasso work?
Fori
Original Author
12 years ago
This one isn't too bad. I'm not sure if this is Indian but it's the same sort of work, just with more paint. I wouldn't try to polish this one. It's more of a "how I want the others to look".

These candlesticks are pretty bad--the waxy and dirty.

I don't know how well the paint is stuck on and I don't want to test it! Maybe they just aren't supposed to shine.
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