Brass or bronze registers are not plated. They are polished. Nickel registers before they are plated are brass or bronze that is also polished. The “finish” if it isn’t lacquer is called “tarnish”. Polished correctly on a buffer with the correct reuge will do the same thing!
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Brass or bronze registers are not plated. They are polished. Nickel registers before they are plated are brass or bronze that is also polished. The “finish” if it isn’t lacquer is called “tarnish”. Polished correctly on a buffer with the correct reuge will do the same thing!
What’s a good lacquer to use for after ??
For professional restorations and replacement parts on old brass cash registers contact vintagecashregister.net in Los Angeles
Vintage cash register ,46 years restoring old brass machines.