copper

[Planet1mars]

whats the best safe way to clean copper?

 

[RUSTYBC]

WOULD YOU BELIEVE CATSUP THE SAME STUFF YOUR WIFE/GIRLFRIEND USES TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE POTS IN THE KITCHEN. IF YOU HAVE RAW COPPER, YOU CAN GET MURATIC ACID AT THE HARDWARE STORE. BE SURE TO USE IT IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA AND WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES. I LET MINE SIT FOR AN HOUR OR SO AND SEE HOW IT LOOKS. IF THERE IS CALCITE ATTATCHED, THE ACID WILL DESOLVE MOST OF IT. DEPENDING ON THE PIECE, DESOLVING ALL THE CALCITE TAKES AWAY FROM THE LOOKS OF THE PIECE. RINSE THE PIECE THOROUGHLY WITH WATER, AFTER IT HAS DRIED SPRAY WITH CLEAR LAQUER. ANOTHER WAY IS TO HEAT IT IN THE FIRE PLACE, THEN DUMP IT INTO ICE WATER. A FEW TRIES IN EITHER OF THESE WAYS WILL GET YOU STARTED. GOOD LUCK

 

[Sandman]

You can also soak them in vinegar and salt solution. Don't have any clad in there or you'll turn the clad Pink.

 

[BuckleBoy]

What kind of copper? Copper Lincoln pennies? Large Cents? Sheet copper? Copper pipes?


Depending on what it is, we will have Very different advice for you!



Regards,


Buckles

 

[treasuredog]

Try a raw potato on pennys,but keep a eye on it. Cleans pretty good. Also hot peroxide in a bowl for real dirty pennys to,but as always keep on the progress. Also olive oil,not popeye! ha ha