Brass Frames

[Gote Rider]

Do anybody know how to get scratchs out of a brass frame?

 

[mykeal]

Depends how deep they are.

Deep scratches need to be sanded out; I'd use 400 grit to start, maybe 320 for very bad gouges, then go to 600 and finish with first white and then red jeweler's rouge on a buffing wheel.

Fine surface scratches can just be buffed out with the rouge and wheel.

Apply the rouge directly to the metal surface with your finger, then polish with the wheel.

 

[Gote Rider]

Depends how deep they are.

Deep scratches need to be sanded out; I'd use 400 grit to start, maybe 320 for very bad gouges, then go to 600 and finish with first white and then red jeweler's rouge on a buffing wheel.

Fine surface scratches can just be buffed out with the rouge and wheel.

Apply the rouge directly to the metal surface with your finger, then polish with the wheel.

 

[Gote Rider]

Thanks myKeal what is jewelers rouge and where can I get some?

 

[Blizzard of '93]

as mykeal says dependent on the depth with the starting grit, but progessively finer grits are needed for a good finish. impact gouges should be left as-is removing them will generally cause bad results.

 

[Gote Rider]

Thanks Blizzard of 93. The scratches are not to bad I will try and see what I can do with them. I want to Thank all of you for your replys.

 

[mykeal]

Thanks myKeal what is jewelers rouge and where can I get some?

Jewelers rouge is just a paste metal polishing compound. It comes in various grits. You should be able to get some at any good hardware store or hobby shop. If not, try this Link . You won't need much.

BTW, you'll notice I mentioned red, and the link doesn't have a red - they call it 'jewelers rouge'.

 

[Johnny Tremain]

Brasso and a 400 grid, then 800 or even 1200 after

 

[Leatherbark]

An alternative to jewlers rouge would be "Crocus Cloth"......Its like jewlwer rouge impregnated in a cloth like paper.........After using the 600 and 400 grit wet or dry then the crocus cloth will polish to mirror finish.................Bob

 

[santanatwo]

I've had good results using a cloth wheel on the grinder, and "polishing compound" from the hardware store.

I got my flask and brass trigger guard mirror finish with the "soft metal" polishing compound