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Copper/brass fire extinguisher restoration
June 13, 2018, 05:45 PM
ryan81986Copper/brass fire extinguisher restoration
I had one of these many many years ago but sold it, just picked up this one at a local fire muster. It had/has a decent amount of tarnish on it but after hitting it with some Flitz tarnish remover and Flitz polish it is coming along. It's not quite to the high shine/mirror polish I'd like it to get to, but it's getting there.
Before:
After:
What I'd like it to look like:
June 13, 2018, 06:11 PM
PalmThat is sweet. What's the weight on something like that?
June 13, 2018, 06:14 PM
ryan81986Not much, it's empty so maybe 5-10lbs.
June 13, 2018, 06:15 PM
GWbikerquote:
Originally posted by Palm:
That is sweet. What's the weight on something like that?
Heavy enough to put out someones lights, I would say.
Pennsylvania State Prisons used to have those heavy puppies in key locations. Usually within a Officers short reach.
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June 13, 2018, 06:16 PM
braillediverBrasso and a buffing wheel.
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June 13, 2018, 06:28 PM
TomSShould have left it in natural state.
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I have no comment at this time. June 13, 2018, 06:30 PM
flesheatingvirusquote:
Originally posted by toms:
Should have left it in natural state.
I tend to agree on this one, but Brasso would be a good one to try.
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June 13, 2018, 06:54 PM
ryan81986I do like the tarnished look but those are a dime a dozen.
June 13, 2018, 07:38 PM
71 TRUCKI worked for a fire protection contractor back in the 80s and 90s.
We pulled old brass fire extinguishers out of warehouses all the time. They were no longer serviceable.
I made two very nice lamps out of them. I still use them.
I cleaned them up but did not polish them. I like the antique look.
If you do not keep polishing them they will tarnish again.
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NRA Life Member June 13, 2018, 08:42 PM
ElToroBarkeepers friend ? Mother’s Mag polish ?
A lot more elbow grease.
Post a pic when it’s mirror bright.
June 13, 2018, 09:13 PM
RightwireI have several. For fire antiques bright and shiny is better. Wenol and good soft cloths are the best method.
Do they have the glass acid bottles and holders inside?
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There are three types of mistakes; Those you learn from, those you suffer from, and those you don't survive. June 13, 2018, 09:39 PM
sigmonkeyI have a couple of 1955 Getzen Super Deluxe trumpets, and I have always been wowed by the Brass, Copper, Nickel look.
And yeah, I like shiny!
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urbanwarrior238A nice piece of History.
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June 15, 2018, 05:21 AM
GrumpyBikerLove these old things.
Lotsa visual interest in the right setting.
Looks like you have the hard work done.
I was given this one.
I like polishing, it's satisfying seeing things go from dull & tarnished to bright & shiny!
I started with steel wool to remove the tarnish.
Then moved on to mothers polish.
Finished with a power buffer on a flex shaft.
Every two years I have to hand polish it to keep it bright.
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June 15, 2018, 11:52 AM
220-9erUse the finest grade steel wool then brasso or other brass polish.
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June 15, 2018, 03:08 PM
ryan81986quote:
Originally posted by Rightwire:
Do they have the glass acid bottles and holders inside?
Unfortunately no, the inside is completely empty.
