I'm in the process of restoring a small tower clock and I've got a couple questions regarding the finish of the brass wheels.... and other brass parts.
Trying to bring a nice luster to the wheels is a challenge without a TON of elbow grease. I can't fit many of the wheels in my ultrasonic so if anyone has any recommendation, I'd appreciate hearing from you. I'm not looking for a high polish, but something that will offer a consistant "cleaner" look. I've taken a sample piece and taken it to the buffing machine with a 3M scotch bright style wheel and it looks fine, but it would be difficult to get all the wheel teeth looking the same. And I don't want to remove and material that would cause issues.
I've considered a mild sand blasting, tumbler, etc... but didn't want to get myself in too deep.
The cast iron plates I'm going to inquire with an auto body paint shop for the primary coat and then hand paint the accents.
So, if anyone has any good ideas, please let me know. The clock is going to be a "show-piece" in my retail business so I want it to look like a show piece.
Thanks,
Dave
Trying to bring a nice luster to the wheels is a challenge without a TON of elbow grease. I can't fit many of the wheels in my ultrasonic so if anyone has any recommendation, I'd appreciate hearing from you. I'm not looking for a high polish, but something that will offer a consistant "cleaner" look. I've taken a sample piece and taken it to the buffing machine with a 3M scotch bright style wheel and it looks fine, but it would be difficult to get all the wheel teeth looking the same. And I don't want to remove and material that would cause issues.
I've considered a mild sand blasting, tumbler, etc... but didn't want to get myself in too deep.
The cast iron plates I'm going to inquire with an auto body paint shop for the primary coat and then hand paint the accents.
So, if anyone has any good ideas, please let me know. The clock is going to be a "show-piece" in my retail business so I want it to look like a show piece.
Thanks,
Dave