How do you remove corrosion from brass?
Mix together 1/2 cup of vinegar, a teaspoon of salt, and a sprinkling of flour until it forms a paste. Spread the mixture on the brass and allow it to sit for a few minutes. Rinse with cool water and dry. (This method also works on corroded brass.)
How do you clean old brass instruments?
Directions for Cleaning Brass Instruments:
- Disassemble the instrument. Remove all valves to the instrument, pull all slides and remove valve cap bottoms. ...
- Apply Simple Green Pro HD RTU. Spray Simple Green Pro HD RTU onto the surface of the instrument, and into any open spaces.
- Scrub. ...
- Rinse. ...
- Dry. ...
- Polish. ...
- Reassemble.