Comments on: How to Clean Bronze http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/things/metals/how-to-clean-bronze/ How to clean anything and everything! Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:55:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jake http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/things/metals/how-to-clean-bronze/comment-page-1/#comment-63095 Jake Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:55:33 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=748#comment-63095 some of the stuff that is turning green / odd colors could possibly be from the bronze coating on the object, and the object its self is not bronze some of the stuff that is turning green / odd colors could possibly be from the bronze coating on the object, and the object its self is not bronze

]]> By: Jakub http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/things/metals/how-to-clean-bronze/comment-page-1/#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/things/metals/how-to-clean-bronze/comment-page-1/#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 Ford http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/things/metals/how-to-clean-bronze/comment-page-1/#comment-38806 Barb Ford 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 sutting 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 sutting in a drawer in the kitchen for years, not being used.

]]> By: wolf http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/things/metals/how-to-clean-bronze/comment-page-1/#comment-37874 wolf Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:02:19 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=748#comment-37874 i used the lemon juce and bakeing soda and it worked and thx **if it turns pink wat do i do and can you put it in water like wen u take a shower??? i used the lemon juce and bakeing soda and it worked
and thx **if it turns pink wat do i do and can you put it in water like wen u take a shower???

]]> By: Linda http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/things/metals/how-to-clean-bronze/comment-page-1/#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 koolaid 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 koolaid or that product that is sold to clean the inside of a dishwasher?

]]> By: kate http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/things/metals/how-to-clean-bronze/comment-page-1/#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/things/metals/how-to-clean-bronze/comment-page-1/#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/things/metals/how-to-clean-bronze/comment-page-1/#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/outdoors/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,

We’ve just posted the answer to your question here:
Preserving Bronze with Wax. Please let us know if this is helpful to you or not.

Thanks!

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]]> By: Teri http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/things/metals/how-to-clean-bronze/comment-page-1/#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.

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