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Removing build-up from BRASS Nails??

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Anyone know of a way to remove "rust" build-up from brass 1800's nails? An easy "solution" perhaps. Rather not file/scrape them.

Thanx!!

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I would run them in a rock tumbler. That seems to knock off the corrosion without making them shiny.
 
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