To remove years of stubborn tarnish build up you can use our environmentally friendly Copper Cleaning Gel.

The protective coating can refinish faded and dull surfaces to look like new again and protect them against sun fading, salt air corrosion, acid rain, tarnishing, moisture and other damaging elements for years. The lacquer is best applied in dry warm weather as dampness can sometimes result in ‘blushing’ of the surface which results in a milky finish. New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging . Before dealing with ways in which a good finish can be obtained and maintained, the point must be made that old copper that has acquired a patina with age may be best preserved by keeping the patina. This would be hard to do as a DIY but I am sure that with a bit of care a good result can be obtained.Polishing is an activity that stimulates the circulation successfully and can be a useful exercise undertaken indoors when outside activities are impracticable. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. For exterior copper that gets a lot of handling, ProtectaClear is recommended because it is tougher and more scratch resistant.

COATING APPLICATION – The surface to be coated must be scrupulously clean, sterile and bone dry; and had just been solvent wiped immediately before coating application. Keep an eye out for discolouration, scratches/damage and recoat that area immediately before tarnish appears. Dries to a completely clear colourless film preventing the oxidisation and tarnishing of brass, copper, bronze and silver. I wanted to try to stay away from using a brush application as I am not sure what the finish will be like compared to a spray can. Ideally apply at least two coats of Tableau Anti-Tarnish Lacquer preferably from different directions to ensure complete coverage.NEUTRALIZE ACIDS – Acid traces must be removed from the surface otherwise black marks/dark cloudiness will appear under the coating.