How to dull shiny brass?

123.DieselBenz · Nov 13, 2010

I have an 20+ year old C&B that has a brass frame, when I first bought I would always shine it, but now I like the look, of it dull.

I just sent the money on a T/C Seneca, I have not received it yet, but the seller sent me a bunch of pictures . . . the brass is pretty polished . . . is there a way to quickly dull it up . . .?

More dulled up like this:

Coot · Nov 13, 2010

Wipe the brass with a dirty (BP fouling) cleaning patch. That will dull it.

BillinOregon · Nov 13, 2010

What Coot said. Another method is to remove the brass parts and let them soak in a can of urine -- really.

123.DieselBenz · Nov 13, 2010

Thanks, I like the used look.

CaptainKirk · Nov 13, 2010

Honestly, that fastest way to tarnish brass is:
1) Handle it. Get your skin oils on it and don't wipe it off
2) Allow exposure to open air

I have reloading brass that I've cleaned, tumbled, polished and bagged years ago that look brand new. Conversely, I have uncleaned brass, recently fired, exposed to open air, that is more tarnished than your Remmy.

kelleyjk · Nov 13, 2010

place in a container with vinegar, not in the vinegar but suspended over it

the vapors will turn it a nice dull honey brown but ya gotta get all the urine, skin oil and BP residue mentioned above off it for this to work right

Ive tried the commercial stuff, it just scratches off and looks bad

or, just stop cleaning it :wink:

Josh Smith · Nov 13, 2010

I've used bleach in the past.

Just be real careful; it can eat it pretty quickly. I mean, sit there and watch it.

Josh

Ken Cormier · Nov 14, 2010

Just let it age naturally. Don't polish it. it will turn. trying to age things ? some times it works some time it don't. my 02

hoochiepapa · Nov 15, 2010

Just an idea...I used too much aquafortis on my .32 and the brass aged real fast.

omarick1948 · Nov 15, 2010

No one has said it, but the first thing you want to do is make sure someone hasn't sprayed clear lacquer or another coating on the brass first to keep it shiney!.....Might have to soak it in lacquer or paint thinner first and hand buff it with #0000 steel wool!

Rick

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