Comments on: How to Clean Bronze http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-bronze/ How to clean anything and everything! Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:15:38 +0000 hourly 1 By: barb http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-bronze/#comment-72941 barb Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:31:20 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=748#comment-72941 Bronze decorative items and sculpture have a patina applied by the artist with certain heated chemicals. This gives the redish-brown, green, or black patina and is not replaceable. Cleaning most bronze will ruin the value of the piece. They were never meant to be displayed showing the bare shiny metal. Bronze decorative items and sculpture have a patina applied by the artist with certain heated chemicals. This gives the redish-brown, green, or black patina and is not replaceable. Cleaning most bronze will ruin the value of the piece. They were never meant to be displayed showing the bare shiny metal.

]]> By: Kelly http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-bronze/#comment-64106 Kelly Tue, 07 Dec 2010 05:08:16 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=748#comment-64106 A lot of times the bronze will turn pink after putting this paste on it because it is actually a reaction to maybe some foreign metal / impurity in your bronze object such as steel which makes a copper plating reaction when the cleaning solution (essentially an acid) is place on it. To get it off, just *lightly* with a fine grain paper (220 or 320) sand it to expose a new layer of bronze. To remove any scratching that may be caused by the sand paper, follow up with steel wool or a brass brush. Bronze tarnishes relatively quickly. To preserve the shiny color it sounds odd but you can always grab a clear coat spray (found in the spray paint section of most art stores) and lightly*(not drench) clear coat the final work. A lot of times the bronze will turn pink after putting this paste on it because it is actually a reaction to maybe some foreign metal / impurity in your bronze object such as steel which makes a copper plating reaction when the cleaning solution (essentially an acid) is place on it. To get it off, just *lightly* with a fine grain paper (220 or 320) sand it to expose a new layer of bronze. To remove any scratching that may be caused by the sand paper, follow up with steel wool or a brass brush.

Bronze tarnishes relatively quickly. To preserve the shiny color it sounds odd but you can always grab a clear coat spray (found in the spray paint section of most art stores) and lightly*(not drench) clear coat the final work.

]]> By: Jakub http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-bronze/#comment-44286 Jakub Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:29:36 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=748#comment-44286 Well, salt is a chloride and its usage on bronze leads to "Bronze Disease" - check http://www.collector-antiquities.com/89/ .... That green patina that you´ve washed away was actually protecting the bronze and it´s now started breaking down, that pink you see is probably the zinc in the alloy coming to the forefront. So don´t wash that green stuff away, and don´t use salt on your bronze! Well, salt is a chloride and its usage on bronze leads to “Bronze Disease” – check http://www.collector-antiquities.com/89/ …. That green patina that you´ve washed away was actually protecting the bronze and it´s now started breaking down, that pink you see is probably the zinc in the alloy coming to the forefront. So don´t wash that green stuff away, and don´t use salt on your bronze!

]]> By: Raman http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-bronze/#comment-41520 Raman Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:49:54 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=748#comment-41520 I used brass polish on bronze metal. It has turned greenish white. Now what to do? I used brass polish on bronze metal. It has turned greenish white. Now what to do?

]]> By: Barb http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-bronze/#comment-38806 Barb Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:15:02 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=748#comment-38806 I need to clean my bronze flatware. Can I clean it in the dishwasher? It has been sitting in a drawer in the kitchen for years, not being used. I need to clean my bronze flatware. Can I clean it in the dishwasher? It has been sitting in a drawer in the kitchen for years, not being used.

]]> By: Wolf http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-bronze/#comment-37874 Wolf Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:02:19 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=748#comment-37874 I used the lemon juice and baking soda and it worked. **If it turns pink what do I do? Can you put it in water like when you take a shower? I used the lemon juice and baking soda and it worked. **If it turns pink what do I do? Can you put it in water like when you take a shower?

]]> By: Linda http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-bronze/#comment-20637 Linda Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:29:40 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=748#comment-20637 Can bronze flatware be cleaned in the dishwasher? If no, why not? Maybe with lemon flavored kool-aid or that product that is sold to clean the inside of a dishwasher? Can bronze flatware be cleaned in the dishwasher? If no, why not? Maybe with lemon flavored kool-aid or that product that is sold to clean the inside of a dishwasher?

]]> By: Kate http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-bronze/#comment-17343 Kate Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:15:06 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=748#comment-17343 I have a ring that I have been wanting to restore to its original color. I tried with the vinegar, flour and salt but every time it gets pink and pinker. I have a ring that I have been wanting to restore to its original color. I tried with the vinegar, flour and salt but every time it gets pink and pinker.

]]> By: Steph http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-bronze/#comment-16866 Steph Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:57:06 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=748#comment-16866 I just used this past on our bronze fireplace cover. It now looks PINK! What do I do? I just want that coppery look and it's been stripped of any goldish tint. Just gleaming pink! I just used this past on our bronze fireplace cover. It now looks PINK! What do I do? I just want that coppery look and it’s been stripped of any goldish tint. Just gleaming pink!

]]> By: Admin http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-bronze/#comment-12787 Admin Mon, 20 Apr 2009 03:40:24 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=748#comment-12787 Hi Teri, We've just posted the answer to your question here: <a href="http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-preserve-bronze-with-wax/" rel="nofollow">Preserving Bronze with Wax</a>. Please let us know if this is helpful to you or not. Thanks! HowToCleanStuff Hi Teri,

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]]> By: Teri http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-bronze/#comment-12420 Teri Sat, 11 Apr 2009 19:17:02 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=748#comment-12420 Is there any type of oil that will protect the finish? My bronze is on a patio and I live on the Gulf. Is there any type of oil that will protect the finish? My bronze is on a patio and I live on the Gulf.

]]> By: Brianna http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-bronze/#comment-10671 Brianna Sun, 01 Mar 2009 23:10:15 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=748#comment-10671 DO NOT use sugar on Bronze I used it instead of baking soda and It ruined my $800.00 bronze sculpture. DO NOT use sugar on Bronze I used it instead of baking soda and It ruined my $800.00 bronze sculpture.

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