Well I bought the Flitz product and it worked spectacularly. I used it on my bronze Ares razor. I applied the paste with a Qtip. rubbed it around the service and then immediately washed it off. I then dried/buffed with a microfibre cloth and amazingly, back to new, I highly recommend this product.
I have never used Flitz but I am interested in it! How does this compare with POL or WENOL polish, in general. Does it contain any mild copper solvents?
Hi Jeff! Thanks for asking! Two entirely different animals. POL, now discontinued and sold under the WENOL name, has an end-goal that is the same, but takes an entirely different route to get there. The biggest difference is in the danger and volatility of their product, which is due to their leaning heavily on mineral spirits and kerosene in the formula. That doesn't make them bad guys, it just means that caution is indicated when using the product. Flitz polish on the other hand is non-toxic, non-flammable and green friendly! 😀 Flitz polish will pull copper and other residues out of bores, clean and polish it, and leave behind a thin film of beeswax to protect the metal after which you may oil as you normally do. Hope that helps! Stay safe!!
Flitz has no acids, so it cannot remove the lacquer. The lacquer must be removed with a stripper and then the metal is ready to polish. You should only strip the lacquer if the piece is solid brass or copper (or whatever metal it is). If the item is only plated, then a stripper will remove the plating along with the lacquer, and you will have nothing left to polish.
The product seems to give the best results that I've seen looking for something to clean my bronze chainmaille armor. The armor consists of 120,000+/- 4.5mm rings. It's not done yet but parts of it that I started working on a year ago have definitely tarnished and when it's done I'm wanting to make it all shine again so I can tarnish evenly. May just have to get some of this product to try and show case on tiktok😄
Hey Fantom! Just a reminder that our Tarnish Remover will take off tarnish down to the bare metal, so you'll need to polish that chainmail or the bare metal will re-tarnish rather quickly. Make sure you rinse the chainmail thoroughly with water a minute or so after application to neutralize the organic salts in the formula. Do not let the Tarnish Remover sit on the bronze for more than a couple minutes or let it dry. Left on too long, those salts will begin to act on the metal itself. As for polishing, I'd recommend putting our liquid polish on a microfiber and using the microfiber to polish. This will minimize getting excess polish into the smaller areas of the armor. Hope that helps! Good luck!!
Hi! Indoors or out, the Brass & Copper Tarnish Remover will remove the tarnish down to the bare metal. Really stubborn tarnish may require a second application and some assistance with #0000 steel wool. Rinse it with water and then polish with Flitz Polish and it'll look like new!! Good luck! 👍👍👀
hello, I would like to know if the product can negatively affect the elastomers, since I have a brass appliance that has some seals that cannot be disassembled for cleaning. thanks a lot...
@@flitz hi, I am thinking of cleaning some valves for LPG, but there are some seals that I do not want to damage. but I think that the contact between the cleaning product and the seals should be very controlled.
@@cristianrojas8428 I would urge extreme caution if LPG is involved. We don't have any test data for that use case. At the very least mask off any areas that you do not want the polish to come into contact with. And of course, be careful! 😉
The black you see is oxidation that is being removed from the item. You can keep polishing until you see the black disappear, or until you're pleased with the look of the item.
Hello will this work on badly tarnished brass? I have a Trombone that looks like it's rusted but it's not. I scraped the spots with my thumb and it doesn't appear to be rusted.
Hi Shawn! Yes, our polish will return that trombone to like-new condition. The tarnish remover will speed up the job by dissolving the tarnish so you have to do less polishing. Make sure you thoroughly rinse off the tarnish remover with water to ensure that it's completely neutralized. It will take things down to the bare metal and the you can start polishing. Here's us doing a number on a 100 year old sax: ruclips.net/video/ZdsRyF6lX8Q/видео.html Happy polishing!!
Hi Tom! Should work like a charm! The only thing you need to be concerned about is if that cash register has been given a coat of varnish or lacquer. If no black oxidation comes off on the cloth when you polish it, then your register has been lacquered. If that's the case, you'll need to remove that coating with a good grade of paint stripper that you can grab at your local hardware store. Otherwise, your good to go. Make sure you thoroughly rinse the pieces with water and dry them after you use the tarnish remover. Then polish away!! You're gonna love how it looks! - Jim
Hi! That kind of depends on your gutters. Some copper gutters are coated, in which case, that coating has to be removed before our Tarnish Remover or Polish will do any good. If your gutters are a deep green, like the Statue of Liberty, then it's likely they are uncoated (or the coating has worn off over time) and our stuff will do the trick. That is, if you're looking to make them copper-colored and shiny again. The only other real challenge is the location of the gutters. They can be a hard to safely clean and polish from a ladder. Good scaffolding and safety precautions are paramount, so please be careful. If there's anything else we can help with, please reach out to me at jim@flitz.com and I'll be happy to help!
Hi! Thank you for asking first! *Under NO circumstances* should our tarnish remover or polish be used on oil-rubbed or faux patina surfaces. Our products will treat those finishes just like tarnish and remove it. Always follow mfr's directions for cleaning those types of fixtures.
My parents grave marker is bronze. Flat with raised lettering. The lettering has turned that dull, greenish color. Will these products work on restoring the lettering to the original shiny, bronze look?
We’d be happy to help, if you could email us at info@flitz.com with a photo or two of what the problem area looks like, so we may better assess the situation, that would be greatly appreciated.
Afterwards you need scrub clean with a light Abasive . #0000 Steel Wool or Scotch Brite Pad. Then Polish with the FLITZ Paste Polish , and Buff to a luster.
Is this suitable for restoring old brass Ho scale model locomotives? The brass soldered shell of the model can be fully removed from the chassis, so no non-brass parts will come into contact with the product. Looking for the best possible mirror like result as it's a display piece.
Yessir! Both our Brass & Copper Tarnish remover and our Paste/Liquid polishes have been used for years by slot car and train hobbyists for slot and rail cleaning. Spray a little tarnish remover on a cloth and wipe down the slots, then go over the slots with a water moistened cloth to neutralize the organic salts in the tarnish remover. Easy peasy!
Hi! Sorry to hear about the fire. It's a good bet that most of that blackening is soot from the fire. Before using the polish, give it a thorough cleaning with a scrub pad and soap and water. Once most of the soot is gone, it's time for the polish. Start with a thin film in a small area and and rub it in with a paper towel, then buff with a clean microfiber. Stubborn areas may need polish and #0000 steel wool. Several applications may be necessary to bring the piece back to a mirror finish. Hope this helps!!
How does brass clean up after it has been weathered more than 2 weeks? When they get a nice dark browning on them? Asking because I am in the marine industry and the brass on the vessels should be polished weekly but that does not always happen, so bells and whistles can get pretty funky at times.
LDS: Our Brass & Copper Tarnish remover will take that 2 week tarnish right off. Once it does, just rinse it and polish and shine it with Flitz paste polish. Our polish leaves a thin film of wax that provides a longer time between polishes even in a salt water environment. Here's a video from 8 years ago where we did a number on an old divers helmet. ruclips.net/video/G1iD6dOwy04/видео.html Let us know if we can help!
This video is fantastic and I’m sold- headed to Amazon to buy both products now, but why does this video look like it was filmed from inside a SAW trap?
I have a Onion head for my Still it's copper. Cleaning the inside is a challenge. It has 3in openings and looks kinda like a onion domish taperd thing it's about 2 gallons in volume I've used tarnex. But that shit is pretty harsh and smells up the house not to mention having to do a very through soapy water scrub after. I use a water peroxide and citric acid solution that's works ok but I still need to scrub and it takes 2 gallons and about a 20 min soak. Also I have some 1\2 pipe I need to clean inside that would be nice not to use a hanger with some cloth threw it. I don't think I'll put the polish on the parts coming in contact with the vapors but it would be nice to be able to keep her nice and shinny outside with out a drill and abrasive polish. I'll risk 50$ and report back.
@@flitz it dose everything you said I'm very happy. It took a lot of bebow grease to polish the onion head but eventually it looks as good and shiny as new. I had better luck with getting the last lair polish and tarnish off for ack of a better word with a few paper towels vs a microfiber cloth. You can see it getting the towel black the keep switching to a clean part keep rubbing and eventually the tarnish free shine came out The cleaner is almost effortless. Spay and wipe away. So I'd totally recommend this it dose what it claims to do.
I have a brass Stiffell lamp that is heavily tarnished and applied the Instant tarnish remover and water isn’t washing it off like shown. I’ve been having to scrub with a brush and it’s taking quite a while. Any suggestions?
Mr. C. Saw your note on the website. If that tarnish isn't literally running off after you put on our tarnish remover, then it is very likely that your piece is lacquered. To kill all that tarnish, you'll need to remove the lacquer first and then go to town.
Yes. Just remember to spray it on and then rinse off with water. Be very careful if you think you have any rare pennies. Collectors love the patina that develops over time and cleaning a valuable coin lessens its value. Hope this helps!
Hi! That depends largely on where the item is kept. Outside in salt air it'll stay shiny 2-3 months. Indoors 5 - 6 months or more. A lot depends on environment. For extended protection we recommend our Ceramic Sealant. It will provide up to an additional year of protection, Hope that helps! 👍👍👀
If I'm understanding your question correctly, that blue-green hard water tarnish and corrosion will dissolve with little or no scrubbing with our Copper & Brass Tarnish Remover. Some particularly thick deposits may require agitation with a stiff brush to help the process along. We'd probably need to see the piece to be sure.
Musicians rave about Flitz Polish. Everything from guitar frets to tubas! Here's something we did with an antique sax. ruclips.net/video/ZdsRyF6lX8Q/видео.html No damage to the lacquer! Stay safe! 👍👍👀
Hi Holly! Some of that is the lighting in the area we filmed, and some of that is the difference in the way light reflects off cleaned metal versus the way it reflects off polished metal. A mirror finish does some pretty amazing things to light. Stay safe!!
@@hollyh7443 Hi Holly! Flitz Polish leaves behind a very thin film of Carnauba Wax. That enhances and protects the shine that the polish has buffed into the finish of the metal. Typically that shine will last 2 to 3 months depending on the conditions under which the item is stored or used. For a longer-lasting shine and protection, we recommend following up with a coat or two of our Ceramic Sealant. It's a simple wipe on/wipe off spray that cures in 24-48 hours and leaves behind hard shell ceramic finish that will last up to a year! If there's a specific item I can assist with please don't hesitate to ask! - Jim
Yeah... It’s amazing... Amazing how that bit of the not-so-grubby eagle’s wing managed to clean itself of the worst bits before you even sprayed it! I’m not saying it's good or bad, but this is over-sell - and sorry mate, there’s a reason why you never mentioned the price of your product!
There are some oil-rubbed finishes that can work well. Our polish leaves behind a thin film of carnauba wax that keeps the finish protected longer. For maximum protection, we recommend finishing a piece with our Ceramic Sealant after you polish. This will put a hard SiO2 coating on the piece and, depending on conditions, protects for up to a full year. 👍👀
Hi Patricia! Even though we're using organic salts instead of acids, you should always use this product with care. It is harmful if swallowed. Depending on the size of the item you're working on, working in a well-ventilated area is always recommended. Everyone's different, but it can cause skin irritation in some folks. You'll notice that our guy isn't using gloves. That's because he's neutralizing the salts with water almost immediately after it's applied. For most things, when spraying on and rinsing off you'll likely never come into direct contact with the formula. If what you're working on is extremely tarnished and can benefit from scrubbing, then gloves are always the safest bet. Hope this helps! If you have any specific questions, please let us know! - Jim
That's a lot of bell! The Tarnish remover will speed up getting the oxidation off, but depending on the condition of the bell, you may need a couple applications and some #0000 steel wool to handle the really stubborn stuff. Our paste polish with our buff ball will speed up the process of getting it ship-shape. A serious mirror finish may require a couple of passes as well. After a decade there's a lot of oxidation to remove. Hope this helps! Good luck!!
Hey Prentice. The only way our polish didn't work on your brass is if it has been *lacquered or clear-coated* . In that case, *no polish* will work until that coating has been removed. A good paint stripper or lacquer remover from your local hardware store will do the trick. After that, our polish will make you smile. Hope that helps!! 👍👍👀
@@flitz It was not lacquered but it is has natural patina- After driving to many stores to find it - It didn’t work so I ended up having to spray paint the prop gold because it was needed for a movie right away. A very big disappointment in his product
@@prenticelennon3087 Again, not to put too fine a point on things, but if the patina was natural, the polish would remove it. Period. Your piece was coated with something. Use the polish on another piece of copper, brass or bronze (even a penny will do) and you'll see that for yourself. In any event, we don't want you unhappy. Please feel free to return the polish to the retailer for a full refund. We have many restoration and antique houses who use the product to restore and deliver a mirror shine on brass. It does work. If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out via our website and I'll be happy to help!
@@flitz - The one thing that I will say - you should be commended on your swift response and compassion to try and remedy the situation with your kind advice! Because of that - I will give your product another chance if I need metal polished on another project!!
@@prenticelennon3087 Thanks dude! We appreciate that. We all hate stuff that doesn't work it should and we never wanna be that guy! Holler if we can help!
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Well I bought the Flitz product and it worked spectacularly. I used it on my bronze Ares razor. I applied the paste with a Qtip. rubbed it around the service and then immediately washed it off. I then dried/buffed with a microfibre cloth and amazingly, back to new, I highly recommend this product.
Thank you very much!
I just bought some of this stuff - its awesome!
I just did all of my brass with it!!! Worked like a charm!!
Awesome!! Thanks for letting us know! Cheers!
Did the tarnish come back?
@@shawnbruce6934 8 months later and it hasn't but time will tell.
🤯Wow!! This stuff is amazing!
Thanks!
It's amazing, it's mesmerising, it's something beyond description.. you left me speechless!
You forgot - "This changed my life!" 🤣
I have some bronze fittings on my boat. Can I spray flitz and get some on the fiberglass without worrying about hurting the gelcoat
Yes, as long as you rinse with water afterward it should be fine.
Does it work on corrosion/rusted brass/copper cause if so im buying
It does work on rusted brass/copper.... but it won't correct any PITTING that may occur... just as an FYI.
New Subscriber. Can't wait to try this product on both of my channels! Barry
Was the eagle bronze? Title says and bronze. Can I use these two products for bronze.
You most certainly can use both the Brass/Copper Tarnish Remover PLUS the Paste Polish.... it's actually an IDEAL pairing to have.
added to my amazon cart. thanx.
Thanks! Let us know how you like it!! 👍👍👀
Well, does it smell?
I have never used Flitz but I am interested in it! How does this compare with POL or WENOL polish, in general. Does it contain any mild copper solvents?
Hi Jeff! Thanks for asking! Two entirely different animals. POL, now discontinued and sold under the WENOL name, has an end-goal that is the same, but takes an entirely different route to get there. The biggest difference is in the danger and volatility of their product, which is due to their leaning heavily on mineral spirits and kerosene in the formula. That doesn't make them bad guys, it just means that caution is indicated when using the product. Flitz polish on the other hand is non-toxic, non-flammable and green friendly! 😀 Flitz polish will pull copper and other residues out of bores, clean and polish it, and leave behind a thin film of beeswax to protect the metal after which you may oil as you normally do. Hope that helps! Stay safe!!
Will this clean and polish a lacquered brass bed?
Flitz has no acids, so it cannot remove the lacquer. The lacquer must be removed with a stripper and then the metal is ready to polish. You should only strip the lacquer if the piece is solid brass or copper (or whatever metal it is). If the item is only plated, then a stripper will remove the plating along with the lacquer, and you will have nothing left to polish.
thanks
The product seems to give the best results that I've seen looking for something to clean my bronze chainmaille armor. The armor consists of 120,000+/- 4.5mm rings. It's not done yet but parts of it that I started working on a year ago have definitely tarnished and when it's done I'm wanting to make it all shine again so I can tarnish evenly. May just have to get some of this product to try and show case on tiktok😄
Hey Fantom! Just a reminder that our Tarnish Remover will take off tarnish down to the bare metal, so you'll need to polish that chainmail or the bare metal will re-tarnish rather quickly. Make sure you rinse the chainmail thoroughly with water a minute or so after application to neutralize the organic salts in the formula. Do not let the Tarnish Remover sit on the bronze for more than a couple minutes or let it dry. Left on too long, those salts will begin to act on the metal itself. As for polishing, I'd recommend putting our liquid polish on a microfiber and using the microfiber to polish. This will minimize getting excess polish into the smaller areas of the armor. Hope that helps! Good luck!!
What about years of patina on an outdoor brass plaque? Been using steel wool and brasso. Thanks
Hi! Indoors or out, the Brass & Copper Tarnish Remover will remove the tarnish down to the bare metal. Really stubborn tarnish may require a second application and some assistance with #0000 steel wool. Rinse it with water and then polish with Flitz Polish and it'll look like new!! Good luck! 👍👍👀
I want to remove patina from a bronze razor, will the polish alone work?
Yes it will, but you'll have to rub a bit harder and may have to apply more than once depending on how bad the tarnish is.
@@flitz the razor has only minimal patina.
Thanks for the response.
hello, I would like to know if the product can negatively affect the elastomers, since I have a brass appliance that has some seals that cannot be disassembled for cleaning. thanks a lot...
Hi Cristian! What kind of appliance are we talking about?
@@flitz hi, I am thinking of cleaning some valves for LPG, but there are some seals that I do not want to damage. but I think that the contact between the cleaning product and the seals should be very controlled.
@@cristianrojas8428 I would urge extreme caution if LPG is involved. We don't have any test data for that use case. At the very least mask off any areas that you do not want the polish to come into contact with. And of course, be careful! 😉
When I polish with compound and my cloth turns black, is that dirt? Should I keep polishing until I don't get any or little black on my cloth?
The black you see is oxidation that is being removed from the item. You can keep polishing until you see the black disappear, or until you're pleased with the look of the item.
Will this work on rhodium plated brass jewelry that has "copper" showing? I tried the ketchup method, and this didn't work.
We're not sure, but we could send out a 1.7 oz. sample of the product for you to test. Just email your address to jayson@flitz.com
Hello will this work on badly tarnished brass? I have a Trombone that looks like it's rusted but it's not. I scraped the spots with my thumb and it doesn't appear to be rusted.
Hi Shawn! Yes, our polish will return that trombone to like-new condition. The tarnish remover will speed up the job by dissolving the tarnish so you have to do less polishing. Make sure you thoroughly rinse off the tarnish remover with water to ensure that it's completely neutralized. It will take things down to the bare metal and the you can start polishing. Here's us doing a number on a 100 year old sax: ruclips.net/video/ZdsRyF6lX8Q/видео.html Happy polishing!!
How do you think this will work on a heavily tarnished old bronze cash register?
Hi Tom! Should work like a charm! The only thing you need to be concerned about is if that cash register has been given a coat of varnish or lacquer. If no black oxidation comes off on the cloth when you polish it, then your register has been lacquered. If that's the case, you'll need to remove that coating with a good grade of paint stripper that you can grab at your local hardware store. Otherwise, your good to go. Make sure you thoroughly rinse the pieces with water and dry them after you use the tarnish remover. Then polish away!! You're gonna love how it looks! - Jim
Hello,,
I have copper gutters,, what do u suggest,, they haven’t been cared for in I don’t know how long,,,
Thank you for your time!!
Hi! That kind of depends on your gutters. Some copper gutters are coated, in which case, that coating has to be removed before our Tarnish Remover or Polish will do any good. If your gutters are a deep green, like the Statue of Liberty, then it's likely they are uncoated (or the coating has worn off over time) and our stuff will do the trick. That is, if you're looking to make them copper-colored and shiny again. The only other real challenge is the location of the gutters. They can be a hard to safely clean and polish from a ladder. Good scaffolding and safety precautions are paramount, so please be careful. If there's anything else we can help with, please reach out to me at jim@flitz.com and I'll be happy to help!
*Can you use on a oil rubbed bronze faucets and fans etc?*
Hi! Thank you for asking first! *Under NO circumstances* should our tarnish remover or polish be used on oil-rubbed or faux patina surfaces. Our products will treat those finishes just like tarnish and remove it. Always follow mfr's directions for cleaning those types of fixtures.
@@flitz
Thank you so much!
@@khaleefax9553 You're very welcome. Glad we got it sorted before something bad happened!!
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Yep. Thanks for the quick reply otherwise, I was gonna put it on $6000 item. It's chandelier fan combo which is quite expensive.
@@khaleefax9553 Whew! That was close!! 👍
My parents grave marker is bronze. Flat with raised lettering. The lettering has turned that dull, greenish color. Will these products work on restoring the lettering to the original shiny, bronze look?
We’d be happy to help, if you could email us at info@flitz.com with a photo or two of what the problem area looks like, so we may better assess the situation, that would be greatly appreciated.
Using it on my copper awning but it's tarnishing again as soon as I rinse it off. Any suggestions?
Afterwards you need scrub clean with a light Abasive . #0000 Steel Wool or Scotch Brite Pad. Then Polish with the FLITZ Paste Polish , and Buff to a luster.
Is this suitable for restoring old brass Ho scale model locomotives? The brass soldered shell of the model can be fully removed from the chassis, so no non-brass parts will come into contact with the product. Looking for the best possible mirror like result as it's a display piece.
Yes, as long as no non-brass parts will come into contact with the product. We then recommend polishing with FLITZ paste polish to a mirror luster.
this would have to be great for scalextric slot car rails cleaning ?? rails are nickel ?
Yessir! Both our Brass & Copper Tarnish remover and our Paste/Liquid polishes have been used for years by slot car and train hobbyists for slot and rail cleaning. Spray a little tarnish remover on a cloth and wipe down the slots, then go over the slots with a water moistened cloth to neutralize the organic salts in the tarnish remover. Easy peasy!
We have some brass items that were in a house fire and are black. Will this Flitz clean them ?
Hi! Sorry to hear about the fire. It's a good bet that most of that blackening is soot from the fire. Before using the polish, give it a thorough cleaning with a scrub pad and soap and water. Once most of the soot is gone, it's time for the polish. Start with a thin film in a small area and and rub it in with a paper towel, then buff with a clean microfiber. Stubborn areas may need polish and #0000 steel wool. Several applications may be necessary to bring the piece back to a mirror finish. Hope this helps!!
How does brass clean up after it has been weathered more than 2 weeks? When they get a nice dark browning on them?
Asking because I am in the marine industry and the brass on the vessels should be polished weekly but that does not always happen, so bells and whistles can get pretty funky at times.
LDS: Our Brass & Copper Tarnish remover will take that 2 week tarnish right off. Once it does, just rinse it and polish and shine it with Flitz paste polish. Our polish leaves a thin film of wax that provides a longer time between polishes even in a salt water environment. Here's a video from 8 years ago where we did a number on an old divers helmet. ruclips.net/video/G1iD6dOwy04/видео.html Let us know if we can help!
@@flitz Thanks. Watched it. Might have to give this stuff a try.
@@LordDeadSpider Cool! Depending on the size and shape of the item, some people find our liquid polish helpful as well. Holler with questions!
This video is fantastic and I’m sold- headed to Amazon to buy both products now, but why does this video look like it was filmed from inside a SAW trap?
Will FLITZ Polish take out old lacquer off any Old National Brass cash Register and re-polish it ?
polish
No, FLITZ will not remove a lacquer finish.
We're to get it
I have a Onion head for my Still it's copper. Cleaning the inside is a challenge. It has 3in openings and looks kinda like a onion domish taperd thing it's about 2 gallons in volume I've used tarnex. But that shit is pretty harsh and smells up the house not to mention having to do a very through soapy water scrub after.
I use a water peroxide and citric acid solution that's works ok but I still need to scrub and it takes 2 gallons and about a 20 min soak.
Also I have some 1\2 pipe I need to clean inside that would be nice not to use a hanger with some cloth threw it.
I don't think I'll put the polish on the parts coming in contact with the vapors but it would be nice to be able to keep her nice and shinny outside with out a drill and abrasive polish. I'll risk 50$ and report back.
Thanks! Looking forward to reading about your experience!
@@flitz it dose everything you said I'm very happy. It took a lot of bebow grease to polish the onion head but eventually it looks as good and shiny as new.
I had better luck with getting the last lair polish and tarnish off for ack of a better word with a few paper towels vs a microfiber cloth.
You can see it getting the towel black the keep switching to a clean part keep rubbing and eventually the tarnish free shine came out
The cleaner is almost effortless. Spay and wipe away.
So I'd totally recommend this it dose what it claims to do.
@@spikelove9533 Thank you very much!
I have a brass Stiffell lamp that is heavily tarnished and applied the Instant tarnish remover and water isn’t washing it off like shown. I’ve been having to scrub with a brush and it’s taking quite a while. Any suggestions?
Mr. C. Saw your note on the website. If that tarnish isn't literally running off after you put on our tarnish remover, then it is very likely that your piece is lacquered. To kill all that tarnish, you'll need to remove the lacquer first and then go to town.
Is this okay to use on old.pennies?
Yes. Just remember to spray it on and then rinse off with water. Be very careful if you think you have any rare pennies. Collectors love the patina that develops over time and cleaning a valuable coin lessens its value. Hope this helps!
@@flitz thank you!!
@cory skipper thank you!
How long does it last before it tarnishes again?
Hi! That depends largely on where the item is kept. Outside in salt air it'll stay shiny 2-3 months. Indoors 5 - 6 months or more. A lot depends on environment. For extended protection we recommend our Ceramic Sealant. It will provide up to an additional year of protection, Hope that helps! 👍👍👀
Can this be used on 14k gold?
Ha
We do not recommend that.
What about brass that is hard turquoise from heavy water?
If I'm understanding your question correctly, that blue-green hard water tarnish and corrosion will dissolve with little or no scrubbing with our Copper & Brass Tarnish Remover. Some particularly thick deposits may require agitation with a stiff brush to help the process along. We'd probably need to see the piece to be sure.
@@flitz Well thanks for the response, I just might use your Polish. It's a brass fish 🐠 that looks like this, pretty flat and shouldn't be difficult.
@@lemonyskunkketts7781 Good luck!!
Is this safe on a brass instrument? Will it remove the lacquer?
Musicians rave about Flitz Polish. Everything from guitar frets to tubas! Here's something we did with an antique sax. ruclips.net/video/ZdsRyF6lX8Q/видео.html No damage to the lacquer! Stay safe! 👍👍👀
Why does the copper and brass look silver colored after cleaning and polishing?
Hi Holly! Some of that is the lighting in the area we filmed, and some of that is the difference in the way light reflects off cleaned metal versus the way it reflects off polished metal. A mirror finish does some pretty amazing things to light. Stay safe!!
@@flitz One additional question: For brass, how do you achieve the shiny/glossy, gold finish without lacquer? Thank you.
@@hollyh7443 Hi Holly! Flitz Polish leaves behind a very thin film of Carnauba Wax. That enhances and protects the shine that the polish has buffed into the finish of the metal. Typically that shine will last 2 to 3 months depending on the conditions under which the item is stored or used.
For a longer-lasting shine and protection, we recommend following up with a coat or two of our Ceramic Sealant. It's a simple wipe on/wipe off spray that cures in 24-48 hours and leaves behind hard shell ceramic finish that will last up to a year!
If there's a specific item I can assist with please don't hesitate to ask! - Jim
How to get in indha.
We offer international shipping at Flitz.com!
Do you ship to India?
Yes! We ship worldwide via UPS. 👍👍👀
How can I remove lacquer from brass items?
Hi Winne! This should help: www.wikihow.com/De-Lacquer-Brass
Is it toxic...?
Yeah... It’s amazing... Amazing how that bit of the not-so-grubby eagle’s wing managed to clean itself of the worst bits before you even sprayed it! I’m not saying it's good or bad, but this is over-sell - and sorry mate, there’s a reason why you never mentioned the price of your product!
Dude-where’s a link?
Dude- click on SHOW MORE. 🙂
@@flitz Dude-thank you! 😆
@@Quark.Lepton Dude - You're welcome! 😆😆
Good Job 👍
Any natural oil that preserve the brass ?
Thanks
There are some oil-rubbed finishes that can work well. Our polish leaves behind a thin film of carnauba wax that keeps the finish protected longer. For maximum protection, we recommend finishing a piece with our Ceramic Sealant after you polish. This will put a hard SiO2 coating on the piece and, depending on conditions, protects for up to a full year. 👍👀
Rum Barber is that you?
Vinegar and salt problem solved
First ones good second one is stripping color????
Hi Kelly! Nope. That's not color, that's oxidation.
Is this non-toxic; no need to be outside, near a window or use gloves??
Hi Patricia! Even though we're using organic salts instead of acids, you should always use this product with care. It is harmful if swallowed. Depending on the size of the item you're working on, working in a well-ventilated area is always recommended. Everyone's different, but it can cause skin irritation in some folks. You'll notice that our guy isn't using gloves. That's because he's neutralizing the salts with water almost immediately after it's applied. For most things, when spraying on and rinsing off you'll likely never come into direct contact with the formula. If what you're working on is extremely tarnished and can benefit from scrubbing, then gloves are always the safest bet. Hope this helps! If you have any specific questions, please let us know! - Jim
How about a 250 pound ships bell that hasn’t been touched in a decade.
That's a lot of bell! The Tarnish remover will speed up getting the oxidation off, but depending on the condition of the bell, you may need a couple applications and some #0000 steel wool to handle the really stubborn stuff. Our paste polish with our buff ball will speed up the process of getting it ship-shape. A serious mirror finish may require a couple of passes as well. After a decade there's a lot of oxidation to remove. Hope this helps! Good luck!!
Salt and Vinegar does the exact same thing lol
Good day to u,,
What do u suggest for copper gutters?
Thank you!
If it did, we wouldn't have to make our product. 🙂
It's probably vinegar or coke..🤣🤣🤣❤️
Now that's a nasty cocktail Dan! 😩 👀 😆😆😆
Purchased the liquid and it's CRAP! Didn't work on brass at all!
Hey Prentice. The only way our polish didn't work on your brass is if it has been *lacquered or clear-coated* . In that case, *no polish* will work until that coating has been removed. A good paint stripper or lacquer remover from your local hardware store will do the trick. After that, our polish will make you smile. Hope that helps!! 👍👍👀
@@flitz It was not lacquered but it is has natural patina- After driving to many stores to find it - It didn’t work so I ended up having to spray paint the prop gold because it was needed for a movie right away. A very big disappointment in his product
@@prenticelennon3087 Again, not to put too fine a point on things, but if the patina was natural, the polish would remove it. Period. Your piece was coated with something. Use the polish on another piece of copper, brass or bronze (even a penny will do) and you'll see that for yourself. In any event, we don't want you unhappy. Please feel free to return the polish to the retailer for a full refund. We have many restoration and antique houses who use the product to restore and deliver a mirror shine on brass. It does work. If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out via our website and I'll be happy to help!
@@flitz - The one thing that I will say - you should be commended on your swift response and compassion to try and remedy the situation with your kind advice! Because of that - I will give your product another chance if I need metal polished on another project!!
@@prenticelennon3087 Thanks dude! We appreciate that. We all hate stuff that doesn't work it should and we never wanna be that guy! Holler if we can help!