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Old 20th Jan 2008, 12:01 am   #3
electroanorak
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Default Re: Cleaning brass etc

Hi.

When I clean up brass or copper engine parts I use Nitric acid (just drop it in for 2 or 3 seconds) it is no good if you require a shiny finish and it is pretty nasty stuff (do not breathe in the fumes). It is great for cleaning stuff prior to welding.

Daniel.
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