Brasso, on account of its ammonia content, has been used as a de-coppering agent in rifle barrels to remove copper fouling. Gently rub a piece of Brasso wadding onto the surface you want to clean to perform a small patch test – make sure the Brasso doesn’t mark or stain the surface you’re about to polish. The online data sheet for Brasso wadding in the UK lists the ingredients as C8–10 Alkane/Cycloalkane/Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Quartz, C14–18 and C16–18 unsaturated Fatty acids, Kaolinite, Aqua, Ammonium Hydroxide and Iron Hydroxide. Brasso liquid lists a slightly different mix; C8–10 Alkane/Cycloalkane/Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Quartz, Kaolin, C12–20 Saturated and Unsaturated Monobasic Fatty Acids, Aqua and Ammonium Hydroxide. Also available are ingredients in a discontinued recipe for Brasso. Wadding: C8–10 Alkane/Cycloalkane/Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Quartz, Ammonium Tallate and Colorant. Liquid: C8–10 Alkane/Cycloalkane/Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Quartz, Kaolin and Ammonium Tallate. [6] For the historical county of the Kingdom of Hungary, see Brassó (county). For the county seat thereof, see Braşov. Brasso, if used correctly, will naturally be worked into a surface, and any residue will be buffed away by a clean cloth at the end of the exercise.

If you do have Brasso residue leftover, either keep buffing it off the surface or use a clean cloth to remove it. Brasso is abrasive and will wear metal over time. The National Trust recommend alternative cleaners. [7] Other applications [ edit ] Always wear gloves and a mask– Brasso can cause skin irritation and inhaling the fumes may lead to drowsiness. Regularly wipe/buff the already treated surface with a new clean cloth to see how you’re polishing exercise is going.Keep an eye out for a blue and white striped pot that has a big red label on the front, with the name ‘Brasso’ on it.

Brasso has been used by watch enthusiasts to polish scratches out of acrylic crystals on watches. [12] Note: You’ll likely have to use more Brasso for tougher, dirtier spots! And if your Brasso cleaning cloth goes dry, add more liquid Brasso to it or use a new piece of wadding. Benefits of using Brasso Below you’ll find steps on how to use Brasso in both liquid and wadding form. Skip to the section that applies to the Brasso you’ve bought. General tips to think about before you start using Brasso: Brasso Metal Polish Wadding has been in use for over a century - it has truly stood the test of time - and this product will continue to maintain the lustre of metal surfaces in the future. How To UseUse small amounts of Brasso at a time, and add more product as you go– If you use too much Brasso you run the risk of it dripping everywhere as you use it, especially the liquid form, this is wasteful. In 2010, Brasso brought out a new product, Brasso Gadgetcare. Gadgetcare is a versatile, non-abrasive gel that can be used on everything from LCD TV screens, laptop screens, computers, smart phones, and PDAs. The plastic bottle is 50ml and is sold with a microfibre cloth.